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Case Study Regarding the Interests and Leisure Practices of Persons Aged 50 and over in Saint-Léonard, Suburb of Montreal: Seniors Vs. Baby Boomers

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  • Roult Romain

    (University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières, Department of Leisure Studies, Culture and Tourism Canada)

  • Carbonneau Hélène

    (University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières, Department of Leisure Studies, Culture and Tourism, Canada)

  • Adjizian Jean-Marc

    (PhD Studies, University of Ottawa, School of Human Kinetics, Canada)

  • Belley-Ranger Émilie

    (PhD Studies, University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières, Department of Psychology, Canada)

Abstract

Introduction. Several studies have shown that leisure contributes to improving seniors’ quality of life. However, some of this research has also highlighted the fact that there are marked physical, socioeconomic, and cultural disparities in this population. Material and methods. To this end, this article presents the results of a survey conducted in 2015 in Montreal with 464 respondents aged 50 and over regarding their interests and leisure practices. Results. This study highlights the importance that persons in this age group give to physical and outdoor recreation as well as free and outdoor activities. However, this study has also confirmed that there exist, regarding the problem of leisure, more or less significant differences among seniors and baby boomers which need to be taken into account by local actors. Conclusions. The results obtained and the correlated analyses clearly indicate that the senior population is not homogeneous with respect to their practices and their leisure needs. This analytical finding confirms that leisure and community services must be planned, programmed, and promoted taking into account these generational differences, as well as physical, socioeconomic, and cultural differences.

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  • Roult Romain & Carbonneau Hélène & Adjizian Jean-Marc & Belley-Ranger Émilie, 2016. "Case Study Regarding the Interests and Leisure Practices of Persons Aged 50 and over in Saint-Léonard, Suburb of Montreal: Seniors Vs. Baby Boomers," Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, Sciendo, vol. 23(2), pages 99-103, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:spotou:v:23:y:2016:i:2:p:99-103:n:6
    DOI: 10.1515/pjst-2016-0012
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