Table 2.
Mood states of active and sedentary older adults in the pandemic.
| Mood states | Active older adults (n = 80) Mean ± SD | Sedentary older adults (n = 70) Mean ± SD | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tension | 3.23 ± 2.5 | 4.21 ± 3.3 | 0.082 |
| Depression | 1.71 ± 2.2 | 3.37 ± 3.4 | 0.002* |
| Anger | 1.36 ± 2.1 | 2.28 ± 3.2 | 0.179 |
| Vigor | 7.52 ± 3.5 | 6.91 ± 3.6 | 0.308 |
| Fatigue | 1.76 ± 2.1 | 3.94 ± 4.0 | 0.000* |
| Confusion | 1.95 ± 2.2 | 1.95 ± 2.2 | 0.035* |
SD = standard deviation; Mann–Whitney-U-test. *Statistical significance p < 0.05.