Propósito de vida antes e durante a pandemia por covid19 em idosos praticantes de atividade física no interior do Amazonas: um estudo longitudinal

Abstract

The presence of the purpose of life was described in a group of elderly practitioners of physical activity before and during the Covid-19 pandemic in the interior of Amazonas. Longitudinal study carried out with 63 elderly people residing in the city of Coari/AM. Sociodemographic and health characteristics and well-being and direction of life were evaluated through the purpose of life questionnaire. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the elderly reduced their perception of life purpose, yet, when evaluating health and life purpose, in general, the elderly reported joy and satisfaction with life.