Analysis on leisure patterns of the pre-elderly adults

• Published in: Journal of exercise rehabilitation Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 438 - 445
• Main Authors: Cho, Gun-Sang, Yi, Eun-Surk
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Korean Society of Exercise Rehabilitation 01.08.2013; 한국운동재활학회
• Subjects: Original; 심리과학; Leisure status; Pre-elderly adults; Korea
• ISSN: 2288-176X; 2288-1778
• DOI: 10.12965/jer.130052

The purpose of study is to analyze how leisure activities affect the near elders’ preparation for successful and productive aging. To achieve the purpose of the study, this study was conducted in 2012 and the data was collected by using multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling method in the great city area (6 places), metropolitan area (7 places), medium-sized urban area (6 places), and rural area (6 places). Out of the total number of 1,000 copies of questionnaire distributed to pre-el-ders (Baby-boomers from 55 yr to 64 yr), 978 were collected and used for data analysis. According to the result, the more time, frequency and intensity in leisure and recreational participation, the higher the satis-faction level and the happiness level in their life. It means that leisure and recreational activities play an important role for their life. In other words, for pre- elders, leisure activities can be regarded as the import-ant element for preparation of their old age. Therefore, the leisure and recreation for pre-elderly adults should not be recognized as a tool for improving the economic productivity but for reinforcing the recovery resilience.