Green thumb 2.0: a new resource for active aging [Pollice verde 2.0: una nuova risorsa per un invecchiamento attivo]
Guicciardi, Marco
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;Loi, Daniela;Manca, Andrea;Marini, Monica;Pazzona, Riccardo;Raffo, Luigi
2022-01-01
Abstract
The horticulture can positively affect the well-being of older people, counteracting phys- ical and cognitive decline and improving the overall quality of life. Modern technologies pro- vide valuable support to encourage such activities and promote an active lifestyle. The present study aims to evaluate the effects of community horticultural activities, supported by a digital platform, in a mixed sample of participants aged over 60 years in the context of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Participants took part in a six-month study, divided into two periods. During the first three months, participants just completed a set of questionnaires investigating the following psy- chological variables: self-esteem, loneliness, depression, quality of life, affects, social support and cognitive functioning. In the following three months, participants were involved in a digital-supported horticul- ture program, which was followed by the detection of the same psychological variables. The effects of horticulture were evaluated by comparing surveys responses at the two timepoints. The results show an improvement in the quality of life, in cognitive functions and, to a lesser extent, in subjective well-being of participants. Participants who are married or cohabiting generally show a better quality of life, and after intervention are less likely to ex- press negative emotional states. There was no evidence of depression. Digitally assisted hor- ticulture can improve the quality of life of the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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