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

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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)

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.

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  • Junhyoung Kim & Sanghee Chun & Jinmoo Heo & Sunwoo Lee & Areum Han, 2016. "Contribution of Leisure-Time Physical Activity on Psychological Benefits Among Elderly Immigrants," Applied Research in Quality of Life, Springer;International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, vol. 11(2), pages 461-470, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ariqol:v:11:y:2016:i:2:d:10.1007_s11482-014-9374-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s11482-014-9374-7
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