Physical Activity, Seasonal Sensitivity and Psychological Well-Being of People of Different Age Groups Living in Extreme Environments

• DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031719
• Publication Date: 2023-01-18T06:57:57Z
• Authors: Caren Alvarado; Matías Castillo-A...; Valeska Villegas; Claudia Estrada Goic; Katherine Harris; Patricio Barria; Michele M. Moraes; Thiago T. Mendes; Rosa M. E. Arantes; Pablo Valdés-Badilla; Cristian Núñez-Es...
• Keywords: Affect

Physical activity can prevent many organic and mental pathologies. For people living in extreme southern high-latitude environments, weather conditions affect these activities, altering their psychological well-being favoring the prevalence of seasonal sensitivity (SS). This study aims to determine relationships between practice physical activity, high latitudes. A cross-sectional was conducted, using Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ), applying a scale, determining sports according recommendations World Health Organization (WHO) for 370 male (n = 209; 55%) female 173; 45%) participants. The main results indicated that 194 (52 ± 7.7 years) reported activity. High-intensity practitioners recorded significantly lower proportion SS. In terms well-being, an adverse effect found Score Index (SSI) five subcategories Ryff scale. conclusion, those who perform high-intensity have SS, higher SS well-being.