This study was attempted to find the mutual relationship between leisure activities and life satisfaction by the aged persons in a rural area.
The data was obtained by interview with questionnaire and the data from 209 persons aged over 65, residing ...
This study was attempted to find the mutual relationship between leisure activities and life satisfaction by the aged persons in a rural area.
The data was obtained by interview with questionnaire and the data from 209 persons aged over 65, residing in Dohwa-myeon and Podu-myeon, Koheung-Kun, Chollanam-do were analysed.
The survey was carried out from Feb. 16th to May 3rd in 1998 and the results are as follows :
1. The survey showed that the major leisure activities were TV watching followed by talking with friends, club activities, taking a walk, visiting friends' or relatives' home and breeding domestic animals.
2. The types of leisure activities were classified into 8 patterns as active self-enlightenment, passive self-enlightenment, temporal amusements, passive self-activities, cozy introspective activities, friend oriented activities, family oriented activities and religious activities. Among the above 8 patterns active self-enlightenment type contributed most to the life satisfaction.
3. The major factors affecting leisure activities were sex, age, average income, religion and educational status. And the major factors affecting life satisfaction were sex, age, average income, educational status and a state of health.
In conclusion the more the aged persons participated in leisure activities, the better they felt life satisfaction.