Design and Explain a Model for the Development of Active Aging with an Emphasis on Sports Activities in Iran.

Subject Areas : Physical Activity and Health

Masoume Ziadi ¹ , Korosh Veisi ² , Znat Ebvrahimi ³

1 - Ph. D Student of sport management, . Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Sa.C., Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.
2 - . Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Sa.C., Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.
3 - . Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Sa.C., Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.

Received: 2025-07-23 Accepted : 2025-08-17 Published : 2025-09-17

Keywords: Active Aging, Physical Activity, Quality of life , Elderly.,

Abstract :

Aim:With the expansion of the elderly population, active aging helps maintain a high quality of life in old age, and physical activity is one of the important factors in quality. The purpose of the research is to design and explain a model for the development of active aging with an emphasis on sports activities in Iran.

Method: This study, using a mixed qualitative-quantitative exploratory methodological approach, first explored the phenomenon in depth, and the results of the qualitative stage using the grounded theory method led to a comprehensive identification of the key dimensions and components related to the development of active aging with an emphasis on physical activities. Subsequently, quantitative research was conducted in the statistical population of the study by adopting a positivist philosophy and a survey strategy. The measurement tool was a researcher-made questionnaire (123 items) with a 5-point Likert scale . The statistical sample based on the Cochran formula included 384 elderly people over 50 years of age living in 5 selected provinces of the country, who were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling and were available in parks and nursing homes. The stages of designing and validating the researcher-made questionnaire included content validity with Lavosh's CVR, construct validity with CFA, and reliability with Cronbach's alpha. The data analysis method in the quantitative part was descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 24 and Amos. Results:

The results showed that physical activity not only serves as a central factor for improving the quality of life of the elderly but also contributes to reducing healthcare costs, enhancing social participation, strengthening mental health, and promoting independence.

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Conclusion: The results obtained in the quantitative stage empirically confirmed the strength and structural validity of the presented model.

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