Br J Health Psychol May 2021 PMID 33403782

Social group memberships, physical activity, and physical health following retirement: A six-year follow-up from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.

Mark Stevens, Tegan Cruwys, Catherine Haslam, Valerie Wang

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What people are saying

Participants demonstrate strong agreement and interest by discussing the study’s implications, with mentions of how social engagement leads to better physical health and increased activity among retirees. The tone is positive and reflects an appreciation for the research’s relevance, with some mentions of the data source and potential benefits for public health interventions.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions explicitly endorse the study’s findings, emphasizing the positive link between social group memberships and health outcomes after retirement.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest by highlighting specific aspects of the research, such as the long-term health benefits and social engagement implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference the methodology and broader implications, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement, though some comments are more descriptive than analytical.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions recognize the significance of the findings for public health and retirement planning, suggesting a high potential impact on future policies and retiree behaviors.

Abstract in brief

  • Belonging to more social groups after retirement is linked to increased physical activity and better physical health over time.
  • The study used data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, examining how social group memberships influence health outcomes in retirees over eight years.
  • Encouraging retirees to participate in more social groups could help improve their physical activity levels and promote long-term health benefits.]

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Mark Stevens
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New paper in BJHP with Tegan Cruwys, @uqchasla & Valerie Wang. Using @ELSA_Study data we found that people who belonged to more social groups following retirement engaged in more physical activity and were physically healthier. https://t.co/RSxOCsfBir @PsycANU https://t.co/KV5OhS4OHx

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Social group memberships, physical activity, and physical health following retirement 6 yr follow-up from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (Stevens et al 2021) https://t.co/b8akAnPcky https://t.co/uauMdKQDcX

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RT @MarkStevens2411: New paper in BJHP with Tegan Cruwys, @uqchasla & Valerie Wang. Using @ELSA_Study data we found that people who belonge…

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Alex Haslam
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RT @MarkStevens2411: New paper in BJHP with Tegan Cruwys, @uqchasla & Valerie Wang. Using @ELSA_Study data we found that people who belonge…

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Social group memberships, physical activity, and physical health following retirement 6 yr follow-up from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (Stevens et al 2021) https://t.co/b8akAnPcky https://t.co/uauMdKQDcX

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Stuart Biddle
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Alex Haslam
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Mark Stevens
@MarkStevens2411 · X

New paper in BJHP with Tegan Cruwys, @uqchasla & Valerie Wang. Using @ELSA_Study data we found that people who belonged to more social groups following retirement engaged in more physical activity and were physically healthier. https://t.co/RSxOCsfBir @PsycANU https://t.co/KV5OhS4OHx

Jan 10, 2021 · 37 likes · 12 shares · 159 followers View post →