Journal article
Leisure Patterns and Attitudes of the Rural Elderly
Journal of applied gerontology, Vol.5(2), pp.201-214
12/1986
DOI: 10.1177/073346488600500208
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to ascertain the leisure practices and attitudes of a
population of rural, midwestern elderly. Trained interviewers surveyed 3097
subjects in their homes. Data were analyzed at individual and activity cluster levels.
Individual activity participation rates portrayed present subjects as regular gar deners, walkers, and media users. They also seemed to be fairly regular participants
in games of chance. Those 75 years of age or older participated less than subjects
65-74 years old. Some sex-related patterns emerged; women were more apt to
participate in home-centered activities, men more likely to report outdoor recreation pursuits. Analysis of activity clusters reflected remarkably high involvement
by subjects. Taken together, individual and activity cluster analyses indicated that
subjects were more active in leisure than has been suggested in past studies and that
their leisure attitudes were generally positive.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Leisure Patterns and Attitudes of the Rural Elderly
- Creators
- Kenneth E. Mobily - University of IowaDavid K. Leslie - University#R#of IowaJon H. Lemke - University#R#of IowaRobert B. Wallace - University of IowaFrank J. Kohout - University#R#of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of applied gerontology, Vol.5(2), pp.201-214
- DOI
- 10.1177/073346488600500208
- ISSN
- 0733-4648
- eISSN
- 1552-4523
- Publisher
- Sage Publications
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/1986
- Academic Unit
- Epidemiology; Injury Prevention Research Center; Health, Sport, and Human Physiology ; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984259653602771
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