Abstract
The purpose of this study was to verify the relationship among vitality, self-regulation and optimism of the elderly participating in sports for all. To this end, the survey was conducted through distributing questionnaires to the elderly people in their age of 60 or more who attended Koohak-Kigong 2017. In total, 655 valid responses were collected. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 18.0, and results were derived from frequency analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results are as follows. First, vitality had a significant influence on self-regulation. Second, self-regulation had a significant influence on optimism. Third, vitality had a significant influence on optimism. Fourth, self-regulation mediated between vitality and optimism. Thus, this study shows the structural relationship between vitality, self-regulation and optimism of the elderly. The enhancement of vitality and self -regulating ability through sports for all can be helpful for positive life in old age by maintaining optimism.
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