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