Author(s)

Rui Ding, ZhaoFeng Chen, HongTao Yang^*

Affiliation(s)

Hebei Normal University Of Science & Technology, Qinhuangdao 066004, Hebei, China.

Corresponding Author

HongTao Yang

ABSTRACT

Marxist social science methodology is characterized by its scientificity, advancement and contemporaneity. In the field of social science activities, Marxism has also undergone creative development. A profound understanding of Marxist social science methodology, including its features, significance, contemporary value and connotation, is conducive to solving the problems faced in social development during the contemporary development process of China by using Marxist social science methodology as ideological guidance. This study aims to explore the value and role of Marxist social science methodology in the development of elderly sports. With the further expansion of the elderly population and the increasing proportion of the elderly year by year, elderly sports, as an activity to improve the physical fitness of the elderly and enhance their quality of life, has received increasing attention. This article analyzes the current situation of population aging in China and the problems that arise in the development of elderly sports, briefly expounds the application of Marxist social science methodology in the field of elderly sports, and proposes solutions. This has a positive role in the orderly development of elderly sports and provides the elderly with better sports activities and services.

KEYWORDS

Marxist social science methodology; Elderly sports; Aging

CITE THIS PAPER

Rui Ding, ZhaoFeng Chen, HongTao Yang. Role of Marxism and social science methodology in the development of elderly sports activities. World Journal of Sport Research. 2025, 3(1): 49-53. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/wjsr3013.

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