Well-being is defined by a person's feelings, positive functioning, and evaluation of self-fulfillment or satisfaction with life [1,2]. A person's feelings should involve positive emotions and moods (e.g., contentment, happiness) and fewer negative emotions (e.g., depression, anxiety) [2]. Well-being is primarily focused on six thematic dimensions: physical well-being, emotional well-being, psychological well-being, social well-being, spiritual well-being, and activities and functioning [3]. Age can substantially influence well-being; as people get older, they become more vulnerable to physical, psychological, and social factors, predisposing them to musculoskeletal disorders and other conditions [4]. In addition, older adults may lack interest in leisure activities due to physical limitations, leading to diminished social integration [5] and fostering loneliness and affecting their mental health [6]. Overall, the well-being of these individuals is often overlooked and not prioritized.
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