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Prediction of General Health and Stress in Veterans and disabled people Based on Physical Literacy
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Hossein Barzegari Marvast1   , Hossein Samadi *2 |
1- 1- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
2- Ph.D. in Motor Behavior, Associate Professor, Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department, School of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran |
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Introduction: Physical literacy, as an emerging concept in the field of health, has gained increasing importance. Numerous studies indicate that this approach can play a pivotal role in promoting health and enhancing individuals’ physical activity levels.
Objective: This study aimed to predict general health and stress among veterans and disabled people based on their level of physical literacy.
Materials and Methods: The present research is applied in purpose and descriptive–correlational in nature. The statistical population consisted of veterans and disabled people in Yazd Province, of whom 95 participants were selected through convenience sampling. The instruments used included the Perceived Physical Literacy Questionnaire (PLAS), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and simple linear regression.
results: Results showed a significant positive relationship between physical literacy and general health (r = 0.40, p < 0.01), and a significant negative relationship between physical literacy and stress (r = -0.31, p < 0.01). Physical literacy was able to predict approximately 16% of the variance in general health and nearly 10% of the variance in stress.
Conclusion: Physical literacy significantly predicts general health and stress among veterans and disabled people. Enhancing physical literacy can lead to improved general health and reduced stress in these vulnerable groups. Therefore, attention to physical literacy in educational, sports, and rehabilitation policies is essential |
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| Keywords: Physical literacy, General Health, Stress, Veterans, Disability |
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Received: 2026/02/6 | Revised: 2026/06/17 | Accepted: 2026/06/22 | Published: 2026/09/30
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