Contribution of Leisure-Time Physical Activity on Psychological Benefits Among Elderly Immigrants

Junhyoung Kim (), Sanghee Chun, Jinmoo Heo, Sunwoo Lee and Areum Han
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Junhyoung Kim: Central Michigan University
Sanghee Chun: Brock University
Jinmoo Heo: Texas A & M University
Sunwoo Lee: Palacký University
Areum Han: Central Michigan University

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2016, vol. 11, issue 2, No 8, 470 pages

Abstract: Abstract 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.

Keywords: Elderly immigrants; Leisure-time physical activity; Psychological benefits (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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