LEISURE ACTIVITY AND POSITIVE MOOD ACROSS ADULTHOOD: RESULTS FROM THE KOREAN TIME USE SURVEY
2024
Leisure Activity and Positive Mood in Adults
Sample size: 22821
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Author Information
Author(s): Cha Seung-Eun, Kim Kyungmin, Kim Hyejoong
Primary Institution: University of Suwon
Hypothesis
How do outdoor leisure activities affect the mood of Korean adults across different age groups?
Conclusion
Engaging in a variety of outdoor activities is beneficial for the psychological well-being of older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Total hours of outdoor activities and watching TV were positively associated with positive mood in younger adults.
- For older individuals, diversity in outdoor activities was positively associated with positive mood.
- Total hours of outdoor activities were not significant for older adults.
- Total TV viewing hours were negatively associated with the positive mood of older adults.
Takeaway
Doing different fun things outside can make older people feel happier, while just spending time outside isn't enough.
Methodology
The study used 2-day time diaries from the 2019 Korean Time Use Survey to analyze outdoor activity engagement and its association with mood.
Participant Demographics
Korean adults aged 20 to 84.
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