Leisure education for elders: Theories, research, and recommendations

John Dattilo, Liang Chih Chang

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Abstract

Given research connecting leisure experiences with well-being and challenges associated with aging, there are social-psychological principles that have been particularly insightful in explaining connections between leisure and their lives that have implications for leisure education. Studies identify the value of Self-Determination Theory, Optimal Experience, and Selection, Optimization, and Compensation (SOC), in understanding leisure in the lives of elders. There is merit in examining the literature through the lens of these relevant principles to increase understanding of the role leisure education might play in facilitating leisure experiences of elders. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to glean from literature examining applications of the three principles to increase understanding of ways to facilitate elders’ leisure experiences. Collectively, these concepts help identify elders’ leisure-related needs, desirable outcomes, and possible ways to meet those needs and facilitate those outcomes through leisure education. Based on this examination, the article includes recommendations for providing leisure education.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalLoisir et Societe
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Sociology and Political Science

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