Abstract
Purpose: This study examined changes in leisure activities of older adults over an 8-year period, and associated sociodemographic and health characteristics. Design and Methods: Data were from a longitudinal study conducted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 380 respondents were interviewed in-person in both 1985 and 1993. Changes in ten specific activities and the overall number of activities continued were examined. Results: Theater/movies/spectator sports and travel were the activities least likely to be continued over the 8-year period; watching television and reading were most likely to be continued. Characteristics significantly related to changes in activities were age, gender, education, and self-rated health in 1985 as well as changes in marital status, self-rated health, and functional ability between 1985 and 1993, although no consistent pattern emerged. Implications: Leisure education is discussed as a means of introducing modifications to enhance older adults' participation in desired activities. Directions for future research are highlighted.
Original language | English (US) |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 217-223 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Gerontologist |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2002 |
Keywords
- Aging
- Longitudinal study
- Recreation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology