When older adults exercise together, it can help them feel less lonely — and part of why this works is because they use upbeat, friendly humor to connect with each other.
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When older adults exercise together, it can help them feel less lonely — and part of why this works is because they use upbeat, friendly humor to connect with each other.
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In older adults, the relationship between social physical activity and reduced loneliness is partially mediated by the use of positive humour styles, specifically affiliative and self-enhancing humour, suggesting that these humour styles act as a psychological mechanism through which shared physical activity improves emotional well-being.
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Study: Social physical activity and sedentary behaviour as key determinants of humour expression and loneliness in older adults: a cross-sectional study using bayesian variable selection approach
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