The effect of a functional training on the cognitive functions (working memory) and mental health components of healthy elderly men

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1 Department of motor behavior, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of functional training on the cognitive function and psychological components of healthy elderly men. In this study, a total of 30 subjects participated voluntarily and were divided into an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ), Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and Working Memory Test (WMS) were used to evaluate the samples. The experimental group performed the relevant exercise protocol for 6 weeks (3 sessions of 45 minutes per week). After which, both groups underwent a post-test (WMS test and assessment mental health components). The results indicated that functional training had a significant effect on cognitive function (P = 0.001) and mental health components (P<0.05) in the experimental group, but not in the control group. Also, the results of independent t-test indicated a significant difference between the mean scores of general mental health in the experimental and control groups after the intervention (P < 0.05). Based on these findings, functional training has a positive effect on cognitive function and general mental health of elderly and paying attention to these exercises in interventions for elderly is important.

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Journal of Applied Psychological Research

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Available Online from 14 May 2024

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History

  • Receive Date: 07 July 2023
  • Revise Date: 25 July 2023
  • Accept Date: 05 September 2023
  • First Publish Date: 14 May 2024
  • Publish Date: 14 May 2024

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