Browsing by Author "Lara Bermudez, Alejandro"
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Item El deporte como herramienta para combatir la soledad en el adulto mayor: Un análisis reflexivo(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2025) Murillo Castro, Miguel Ángel; Lara Bermudez, Alejandro; López Quintana, Julián (Director)Loneliness and social isolation are significant risk factors that directly affect the mental and emotional health of older adults, negatively influencing their overall well-being and quality of life. This reflective article aims to analyze the role that sport and physical activity play as effective tools to mitigate the effects of loneliness in this population. Based on a critical review of scientific studies and practical experiences, it is identified that regular participation in physical activities not only improves physical fitness but also promotes social interaction, reinforces self-esteem, and strengthens community ties. Evidence shows a positive relationship between sports practice and emotional well-being, especially when these activities are accompanied by social support networks and spaces that foster inclusion. Furthermore, sport is revealed to be a low-cost, high-impact psychosocial strategy, capable of generating environments of emotional support and active participation in old age. It is concluded that promoting sports should be considered a priority in the design of public policies aimed at older adults, given its potential to reduce loneliness, foster resilience, and improve quality of life during the aging process.