%0 Journal Article %J Applied Research in Quality of Life %D 2014 %T Contribution of Leisure-Time Physical Activity on Psychological Benefits Among Elderly Immigrants %A Kim, Junhyoung %A Sanghee Chun %A Jinmoo Heo %A Lee, Sunwoo %A Areum Han %K Demographics %K Health Conditions and Status %K Retirement Planning and Satisfaction %X 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. %B Applied Research in Quality of Life %V 11 %P 461-470 %G eng %U http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84910072781andpartnerID=40andmd5=41857df2ae7e029ce6a69f2190475ba5 %N 2 %4 Elderly immigrants/Leisure-time physical activity/Psychological benefits/Physical Activity/psychological aspects %$ 999999 %& 461