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Health benefits of serious involvement in leisure activities among older Korean adults

Year: 2014

Type: review

Abstract: The existing literature suggests that serious engagement in leisure activities leads to happiness, life satisfaction, and successful aging among older adults. This qualitative study was used to examine the benefits of serious involvement in leisure activities among older Korean adults who were members of a sports club. Using an analytic data analysis, we identified three main themes associated with the benefits of serious engagement in leisure activities: 1) the experience of psychological benefits, 2) the creation of social support, and 3) the enhancement of physical health. These themes indicate that, through serious involvement in certain physical activities, participants gain various health benefits, which may contribute to successful aging.

Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being

DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v9.24616

Authors: Junhyoung Kim, Naoko Yamada, Jinmoo Heo, Areum Han

Institutions: Central Michigan University, Pusan National University, Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,790