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Emin Altintas1, Gaëlle Majchrzak, Claire Leconte

  • 1Université Lille Nord de FranceVilleneuve d'Ascq, France. emin.altintas@univ-lille3.fr

Canadian Journal on Aging = La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement
|December 8, 2010
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Leisure participation significantly enhances seniors' adjustment and life satisfaction in nursing homes. This occurs indirectly through fostering self-determined motivation for leisure activities, improving overall well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology of Aging
  • Leisure Studies

Background:

  • Older adults' adjustment and life satisfaction are crucial for well-being in later life.
  • Leisure participation and motivation are recognized factors influencing quality of life in seniors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of leisure participation and motivation in older adults' adjustment to nursing homes.
  • To examine the impact of leisure on life satisfaction among elderly individuals residing in care facilities.

Main Methods:

  • The study analyzed the relationship between leisure participation, self-determined motivation for leisure, and adjustment to nursing homes.
  • Statistical analysis explored the mediational pathways influencing adaptation and life satisfaction.

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Main Results:

  • Leisure participation positively contributes to both nursing home adjustment and life satisfaction in older adults.
  • A mediational sequence was identified: leisure participation influences self-determined motivation, which in turn enhances adjustment to nursing homes.

Conclusions:

  • Leisure participation indirectly improves older adults' adaptability through enhanced self-determined motivation.
  • Findings support the development of targeted recreational programs in nursing homes to boost seniors' adaptation and life satisfaction.