Leisure Activities and Happiness in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Ryu Jungsu
Primary Institution: Marshall University
Hypothesis
What kinds of leisure activity contribute to happiness in later life based on the level of experiencing flow?
Conclusion
Older adults feel happier when they engage in meaningful social activities that promote a high flow state.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants in the high flow state significantly feel happier than those in the low flow state.
- Home-centered and social activity was the only significant contributor to happiness for the high flow state.
- For the low flow state, there was no significant relationship between each leisure engagement and happiness.
Takeaway
Older people are happier when they do fun activities with friends that make them feel really involved.
Methodology
A convenience sample of 188 participants was recruited from senior centers in South Korea.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported measures of happiness and flow experience.
Limitations
The study used a convenience sample, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 60 to 90 years, with 67 males and 121 females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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