This study aims to identify if exercise has an impact on meaningful life. In the study 193 respondents participated out of which 75 were males and 24 were female respondents of age group 30 to 70 years of age. It was a quantitative study.
In the study many scales were used to measure the overall health status, perceived health status and perceived meaningful life. The study revealed that stress life and health status of individuals will predict meaningful life. The reduced stress life and improved health status will lead to meaningful life. The study revealed that respondents above 50 years of age were limited to certain activities such as climbing stairs or moving an object due to their current health status. The study also revealed that there was no significant difference in perception of overall health status and in perception of meaningful life within respondents of age group below 50 and above 50 years of age but there was significant difference in perceived stress life between both age groups. The study also revealed that perception of overall health status, perception of meaningful life and stress life is moderate among respondents.
The implication to policy maker is as there are many health benefit of exercise so IT companies can take daily session s for their employees which can reduce absenteeism. Employees will be more productive if daily sessions are given to them. As older age group people above 50 years of age had experience limitations in performing certain daily activities such as climbing stairs etc., so hospitals can create awareness for people above 40 years of age to go for regular health checkup as to be healthy which will benefit the society as well.
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Significance of the study
1.4 Limitations
1.5 Chapter Scheme
2 LITERATURE REVIEW
3 METHODOLOGY
4 DATA ANALYSIS
5 CONCLUSION AND MANAGERIAL APPLICATION
6 REFERENCES
7 ANNEXURES
7.1 Questionnaire
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to investigate the impact of physical exercise on the perception of a meaningful life. The research explores the relationship between exercise frequency, overall health status, perceived stress levels, and the sense of meaning in life, specifically analyzing these factors across different age groups and genders to understand how physical health limitations influence daily productivity and psychological well-being.
- The relationship between physical exercise and a meaningful life.
- Impact of exercise on stress reduction and mental health.
- Differences in exercise perception and health limitations across age groups.
- Gender-based variations in physical activity and psychological well-being.
- Managerial implications for promoting employee health in IT companies.
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INTRODUCTION
It’s very common to read in newspaper and health magazines that exercise and meaningful life is also of great significance to promote comprehensive mental health. Engaging in physical activity on a regular basis leads to healthy lifestyle and improves overall health status. (Ware, Kosinski & Keller, 1996.) Research reveals that only one third of the population gets involved in exercise program on daily basis. (Dishman, Sallies and Orenstein, 1985). A high quality of life can be preserved by managing physical and mental health (Demura and Sato, 2003). People who have more meaning in life they experience greater wellbeing at all stages of their life. (Steger et al, 2009) According to reports Men’s show more involvement in physical activity than women.(Len Kravitz, 2008) and men’s perceive more meaningful life than women’s (Moksens et al. (2012).Quality of life is not only improved by exercise, it also enhances self-esteem, brings happiness, cognitive effects are also improved (Warburton, Nicol, and Bredin, 2006). People who have purpose in life are greatly associated with meaningful life and they have higher satisfaction in their life’s (cotton bronk et al, 2009). Aerobic exercises are more effective and it is more impactful to improve overall health status of an individual than anaerobic exercise. Exercise plays a very important role in preventing various types of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, reduces the incidence of colon cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer and cardiovascular disease (Elmagd, 2016). Meaning ful life has positive effect on mental health too as it reduces anxiety and depression to greater extent. (Dezutter et al., 2014). Individuals who exercise two to three times a week shows lower level of depression than those who do not exercise or rarely exercises. The individuals who has a good overall health status are more satisfied and have perceived meaningful life. (Lumen, 2014). According to study meaning less life is associated with poor quality of life and psychological wellbeing (Brassai, Piko and Steger, 2011). If a person knows his life meaning he will have less mental health problem such as depression (Hedayati et al. 2014). This study aims to identify whether exercise has an impact on meaning ful life.
Summary of Chapters
1 INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides the background and objectives of the study, highlighting the significant link between regular exercise, physical health, and a meaningful life.
2 LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter summarizes existing research regarding motivational factors for physical activity, the psychological benefits of exercise, and its role in stress reduction.
3 METHODOLOGY: This section details the quantitative approach, utilizing various scales and statistical tests like regression and T-tests to measure health status and meaningful life among 193 respondents.
4 DATA ANALYSIS: This chapter presents the statistical results, showing how age and gender correlate with physical activity levels, stress perception, and health limitations.
5 CONCLUSION AND MANAGERIAL APPLICATION: This chapter concludes that exercise significantly impacts life quality and provides practical recommendations for organizations to improve employee well-being.
6 REFERENCES: This section lists the academic sources and bibliographic entries used to support the study.
7 ANNEXURES: This section includes the comprehensive questionnaire utilized to collect data from the study participants.
Keywords
Physical Exercise, Meaningful Life, Mental Health, Stress Reduction, Well-being, Quantitative Study, Health Status, Cognitive Effects, Physical Activity, Self-esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Age, Gender, Occupational Health
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research fundamentally examines the relationship between regular physical exercise and the individual's perception of a meaningful life, focusing on how fitness impacts overall well-being.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The study covers the impact of physical activity on mental health, the reduction of stress and depression, and how demographic factors like age and gender influence these outcomes.
What is the primary goal of this study?
The main objective is to identify whether physical exercise serves as a predictor for a meaningful life and to appraise how health status and stress influence this perception.
Which scientific methodology was applied?
The researcher utilized a quantitative approach, using surveys with structured scales and statistical analyses, including T-tests, ANOVA, and regression models via SPSS software.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body covers a literature review of psychological health benefits, detailed methodology, a thorough analysis of survey data regarding physical limitations, and practical implications for industry.
Which keywords best characterize the work?
Key terms include physical exercise, meaningful life, stress reduction, mental health, occupational productivity, and health status.
How does age affect the results of this study?
The study found that respondents above 50 years of age often face more limitations in daily physical activities, such as climbing stairs, compared to those below 50.
What are the implications for IT companies mentioned in the conclusion?
The author suggests that IT companies should implement daily exercise sessions for employees to increase productivity, reduce stress, and minimize sickness-related absenteeism.
Did the study find significant differences between genders?
Yes, the data indicated that current health status and physical limitations vary significantly between male and female respondents, affecting their daily work accomplishments.
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- Arti Chaurasia (Autor:in), 2017, The motivation to exercise and its impact on meaningful life, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/387584
