Published : 2026-05-14

Importance of Regular Physical Activity and Personal Resources for Acceptance of Disability

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The aim of the study was to assess the role of regular physical activity (PA) and personal resources (positive orientation, preferred values, motivational function of physical activity objectives) for the acceptance of disability acquired during life. Participants had different types of disability. The study sample consisted of 97 adults with disabilities aged 20 to 82, including 65 women (67%) and 32 men (33%), who engaged in physical activity both professionally and recreationally. The results of the present study provide insight into the determinants of disability acceptance in intellectually normal adults and the role of regular PA in this process. This study highlights the importance of personal resources: positive orientation and preferred values for acceptance, as well as goal setting in sport and its motivational function. Time commitment of regular PA reinforces the positive impact of the personal resources (positive orientation, preference for sacred values) on the acceptance of functional loss.

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physical activity, acceptance, disability, positive orientation, values, physical activity objectives



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