This study is conducted to find solution for an efficient use of leisure time of the seniors and an increase of satisfaction in a senile life accordingly by examining satisfaction of the seniors’ with their leisure activities and its variables. 148 ...
This study is conducted to find solution for an efficient use of leisure time of the seniors and an increase of satisfaction in a senile life accordingly by examining satisfaction of the seniors’ with their leisure activities and its variables. 148 seniors over 60years old participated in the survey, living in Taegu Dalseo-gu Gamsam-dong and the result is as follows.
First, females are participating in leisure activities according to general characteristics more than males and the senior living with an old spouse and children is participating more. The younger, the more educated, the more income, the healthier, and the higher living standard, the more they participate in leisure activities.
Second, the degree of life satisfaction is higher in the younger group. The more educated, the more income, the healthier, and the higher living standard, the higher degree of life satisfaction they have.
Third, in the type of leisure activities, the more leisure, culture, self-development, social and religious activities, the higher degree of life satisfaction they have.
As a result, several suggestions are as follows.
First, diverse leisure program should be developed to suit female senior to make them actively participate in.
Second, health care and financial independence for the seniors, which have much effect on life satisfaction, should be considered.
Third, opportunity for the seniors to access leisure facilities easily should be provided and diverse leisure program and service system should be developed to meet the seniors' needs.
Finally, further study is necessary to examine leisure activities that have an effect on life satisfaction of the seniors participating in leisure activities by areas and by classes.