Successful Aging: A Qualitative Research About the Evaluation of Leisure Time of Older Adults with Chronic Health Condition


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İlyas S., Yerlisu Lapa T.

Türkiye Klinikleri Spor Bilimleri Dergisi , vol.14, no.1, pp.85-91, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this research is to examine the leisure time behavior of the older adults with chronic health condition and to understand the successful model of aging and changes of leisure time according to selective optimization with compensation. Material and Methods: In this research, the leisure time of older adults with chronic health conditions is examined by designing a qualitative research based on interview technique. The research was held with 3 female and 16 male participants, 19 in total, resident in Antalya “Döşemealtı Halil Akyüz Nursing Home.” This research is a case study which carries phenomenological feature. Descriptive data analysis was conducted. Results: It is to understand that participants spend more time for activities which were before their illness. Revealed that the resource provided by the nursing home are important in compensation and optimization. Although very few, it has been determined that some participants managed their disease status with compensation and optimization. Furthermore, the individuals adopt passive activities in the presence of their illness. Nevertheless, they are mostly involved in social and occupational activities. Conclusion: It was seen that older adults could not use selective optimization with compensation model effectively. Older individuals do not know how to evaluate their leisure time.