title: The Role of Leisure Engagement for Health Benefits Among Korean Older Women.
abstract: This qualitative study was designed to examine the benefits of leisure to older Korean women. Using a constructive grounded theory methodology, in this study we identified three categories of benefits from leisure activities: (a) developing social connections, (b) enhancing psychological well-being, and (c) improving physical health. The findings of this study demonstrate that involvement in leisure activities offers substantial physical, psychological, and social benefits for older Korean women. The results also suggest that these benefits can provide an opportunity for older Korean adults to improve their health and well-being, which, in turn, may help promote successful aging.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration , Central Michigan University , Mount Pleasant, Michigan , USA.
authors.forename: Junhyoung
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: a Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration , Central Michigan University , Mount Pleasant, Michigan , USA.
authors.forename: Lori
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Irwin
authors.affiliation: b Department of Physical Education, College of Education , Korea University , Seoul , South Korea.
authors.forename: May
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: c Department of Taekwondo , Dankook University , Cheonan , South Korea.
authors.forename: Seungtae
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chin
authors.affiliation: a Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration , Central Michigan University , Mount Pleasant, Michigan , USA.
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D056910:Republic of Korea; D012944:Social Support