Association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis
Abstract Background Intrinsic capacity (IC) is defined as the combined physical and mental capacities of older adults and is closely related with their functional abilities. This study examined how specific types and patterns of leisure activities (LA) associate with distinct domains and overall lev...
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| description | Abstract Background Intrinsic capacity (IC) is defined as the combined physical and mental capacities of older adults and is closely related with their functional abilities. This study examined how specific types and patterns of leisure activities (LA) associate with distinct domains and overall levels of intrinsic capacity (IC) in community-dwelling older adults from Beijing, China. Methods This study included 916 participants (aged 70.19 ± 6.23 years) from four communities in Beijing. The five IC-related domains, namely, locomotion, cognition, psychological, vitality, and sensory domains were assessed using the tools recommended by WHO. Leisure activities, including physical leisure activities (PLA) and intellectual leisure activities (ILA), were analyzed using a 8-question self-administered questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the association of IC with LA and types of LA after adjustment of confounding variables, including demographic characteristics and health status parameters. Results Among the 916 study subjects, 605 (65.8%) showed impairment in at least one dimension of IC. The total score of LA was 6 (4,7). Furthermore, LA (OR = 1.150, 95% CI = 1.041–1.271) and ILA (OR = 1.202, 95% CI = 1.046–1.382) were associated with IC after adjusting for the covariates. In the subgroup analyses, LA (OR = 1.242, 95% CI = 1.069–1.442) and ILA (OR = 1.427, 95% CI = 1.145–1.780) were associated with IC in the males, but the correlation was not observed in the females. Among the different age subgroups, individuals in the 70–79 year age group showed association between LA and IC. All the types of LA, except pet-keeping and volunteerism, showed correlation with one or more dimensions of IC. Conclusions LA and LA types are independently associated with IC in community-dwelling older adults. Therefore, participation in diverse leisure activities is necessary for maintaining and improving IC in the older adults. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-46d0c3635faf41c797d07bd1a5e5eb5a2025-08-20T03:46:13ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182025-08-012511910.1186/s12877-025-06201-3Association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysisJi Shen0Yuting Kang1Chi Zhang2Jing Pang3Jing Li4Hong Shi5Jie Zhang6Department of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesOffice of the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Department of Scientific Research, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesThe Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Beijing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Center of Gerontology of National Health CommissionThe Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Beijing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Center of Gerontology of National Health CommissionDepartment of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesDepartment of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesDepartment of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesAbstract Background Intrinsic capacity (IC) is defined as the combined physical and mental capacities of older adults and is closely related with their functional abilities. This study examined how specific types and patterns of leisure activities (LA) associate with distinct domains and overall levels of intrinsic capacity (IC) in community-dwelling older adults from Beijing, China. Methods This study included 916 participants (aged 70.19 ± 6.23 years) from four communities in Beijing. The five IC-related domains, namely, locomotion, cognition, psychological, vitality, and sensory domains were assessed using the tools recommended by WHO. Leisure activities, including physical leisure activities (PLA) and intellectual leisure activities (ILA), were analyzed using a 8-question self-administered questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the association of IC with LA and types of LA after adjustment of confounding variables, including demographic characteristics and health status parameters. Results Among the 916 study subjects, 605 (65.8%) showed impairment in at least one dimension of IC. The total score of LA was 6 (4,7). Furthermore, LA (OR = 1.150, 95% CI = 1.041–1.271) and ILA (OR = 1.202, 95% CI = 1.046–1.382) were associated with IC after adjusting for the covariates. In the subgroup analyses, LA (OR = 1.242, 95% CI = 1.069–1.442) and ILA (OR = 1.427, 95% CI = 1.145–1.780) were associated with IC in the males, but the correlation was not observed in the females. Among the different age subgroups, individuals in the 70–79 year age group showed association between LA and IC. All the types of LA, except pet-keeping and volunteerism, showed correlation with one or more dimensions of IC. Conclusions LA and LA types are independently associated with IC in community-dwelling older adults. Therefore, participation in diverse leisure activities is necessary for maintaining and improving IC in the older adults.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06201-3Intrinsic capacityLeisure activitiesHealthy agingOlder adults |
| spellingShingle | Ji Shen Yuting Kang Chi Zhang Jing Pang Jing Li Hong Shi Jie Zhang Association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis BMC Geriatrics Intrinsic capacity Leisure activities Healthy aging Older adults |
| title | Association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_full | Association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_fullStr | Association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_short | Association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis |
| title_sort | association of intrinsic capacity with leisure activities in community dwelling older adults a cross sectional analysis |
| topic | Intrinsic capacity Leisure activities Healthy aging Older adults |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06201-3 |
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