Difference in Quality of Life Between Group and Individual Exercise

There is limited data on the quality of life of individuals who exercise in a group versus individuals who exercise alone. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a difference in the quality life between adults who attend an exercise class and those who exercise alone. Using the WHOQOL-BREF, 27 adult females were surveyed in Central California at two Church of Latter Day Saints locations. Ten females were enrolled in a group exercise class while 17 were individual exercisers. The data was analyzed using a t-test for independent samples to determine if there is a significant difference in scores. There was not a significant difference in overall quality of life, environmental domain, and physical domain, but there was a significant difference in the psychological and social domains. Further research is recommended and benefits are detailed.

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Everett Jackson Amburn - Licenciatura. Terapia Recreativa, Universidad de Western Carolina, Cullowhee, Carolina del Norte; SRA. Allied Health, Universidad Estatal de East Tennessee, Johnson City, Tennessee; Experiencia profesional: Terapeuta de recreación, Mountain City, Tennessee 2010-2015; Terapeuta de recreación, CDCR, Wasco, CA Miembro: ATRA y CPRS.