saeid fallah; Rahim Ramezani Nejad; Farzad Ghafouri
Abstract
This research was carried out with the aim of designing a model of increasing the active life expectancy of citizens based on physical activity and using structural equations. The research method was a descriptive-correlation type. The statistical population was the managers and experts of the municipal ...
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This research was carried out with the aim of designing a model of increasing the active life expectancy of citizens based on physical activity and using structural equations. The research method was a descriptive-correlation type. The statistical population was the managers and experts of the municipal sports organization, public boards and sports and youth departments, and public sports coaches of the metropolis of Tehran. Based on a simultaneous library study and an exploratory interview with 16 people, an opinion was sought from a scientific and operational expert to evaluate the validity of the content. Then the composite reliability and validity of the structure were checked and confirmed in the final stage using PLS software. The results of the factor analysis showed that the capacity building of the urban ecosystem, the efficiency of the health development system and urban sports, proper distribution of opportunities for active life and promotion of physical activity of citizens have an explanatory role in the perspective of active life. The results of the path analysis also showed that the relationships between these components from independent to dependent variables are positive and meaningful and the conceptual model has a good fit. According to the findings of the research It provided urban spaces for physical activity and exercise for the general public and created appropriate culture through the media and social and virtual spaces regarding physical activity and its effects on physical and mental health.