BMC Public Health
Functional social support and physical activity in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is a key determinant of healthy ageing, yet a significant proportion of older adults remain insufficiently active. Functional social support (SOSU) – including emotional, instrumental, informational, companionship, and validation support – may facilitate PA engagement, but the strength and consistency of this association remain unclear. Methods This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the relationship between functional SOSU and PA in community …