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| Participation in recreational activities and its effect on perception of life satisfaction in residential settings |
| Author(s) | Kristine K McGuinn, Pearl M Mosher-Ashley |
| Journal title | Activities, Adaptation & Aging, vol 25, no 1, 2000 |
| Pages | pp 77-86 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Recreation ; Participation ; Attitude ; Life satisfaction ; Care homes ; Nursing homes ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | A qualitative research approach was used in this survey of activity participation and life satisfaction in 133 older people in 96 long-term care homes in Massachusetts. Residents who reported initiating activities with others were more satisfied with life in the residence. Female residents and those involved in the decision to enter long-term care participated in significantly more activities. The resident's age did not influence participation in activities. The number of activities engaged in was not found to have any effect on life satisfaction or adjustment in living in the home. The findings suggest that self-generated activity with others contributes to satisfaction with life in the home. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-001121212 A |
| Classmark | H: TMB: DP: F:5HH: KW: LHB: 7T |
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