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Recreational Activity in Assisted Living Communities: A Critical Review and Theoretical Model
1Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Background And Objectives:
This paper critically reviewed the scientific literature on recreational activity (RA) behaviors in assisted living (AL) communities.
Research Design And Methods:
A search of three databases yielded 70 quantitative, qualitative, and observational articles that met criteria for inclusion.
Results:
AL residents participated in various types of RA, however, did so infrequently. Individual, interindividual, environmental, and relocation factors influenced RA behaviors, and participation may relate to positive consequences for residents and AL communities. This review identified multiple limitations in the literature related to construct definitions, measurement protocols, and incomplete or absent theoretical frameworks.
Discussion And Implications:
To address these limitations, the current review proposes a multivariate measurement model and an interdisciplinary theoretical model of factors relating to RA, consistent with an ecological framework. The proposed models appreciate individual psychological factors that influence the multiple facets of human choice and behavior, as well as the interaction between individuals and the unique sociophysical environment of AL. This paper concludes with recommendations for future research, emphasizing studies that have applied implications for practice and policy.
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