Title | Contribution of Leisure-Time Physical Activity on Psychological Benefits Among Elderly Immigrants |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Kim, J, Chun, S, Heo, J, Lee, S, Han, A |
Journal | Applied Research in Quality of Life |
Volume | 11 |
Issue | 2 |
Start Page | 461 |
Pagination | 461-470 |
Keywords | Demographics, Health Conditions and Status, Retirement Planning and Satisfaction |
Abstract | Research provides evidence that leisure-time physical activity engagement promotes health and well-being among older adults. In this study, using data released from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) in 2008, we focused on the exploration of the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and psychological benefits such as positive affect, optimism, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction among elderly immigrants. The results of this study demonstrated that leisure-time physical activities play an important role in gaining psychological benefits. This finding provided further evidence that leisure-time physical activities provides rich opportunities for elderly immigrants to experience psychological benefits, which may contribute to quality of life and successful aging. |
Notes | Export Date: 20 January 2015 Article in Press |
URL | http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84910072781andpartnerID=40andmd5=41857df2ae7e029ce6a69f2190475ba5 |
Endnote Keywords | Elderly immigrants/Leisure-time physical activity/Psychological benefits/Physical Activity/psychological aspects |
Endnote ID | 999999 |
Citation Key | 6471 |