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a Centre on Aging and Department of Sociology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
b Alberta Seniors, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
c College of Human Services, Arizona State University West, Phoenix
d Wellness Institute, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Correspondence: Laurel A. Strain, PhD, Centre on Aging, 338 Isbister Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2. E-mail: laurel_strain{at}umanitoba.ca.
Decision Editor: Laurence G. Branch, PhD
Purpose: This study examined changes in leisure activities of older adults over an 8-year period, and associated sociodemographic and health characteristics. Design and Methods: Data were from a longitudinal study conducted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 380 respondents were interviewed in-person in both 1985 and 1993. Changes in ten specific activities and the overall number of activities continued were examined. Results: Theater/movies/spectator sports and travel were the activities least likely to be continued over the 8-year period; watching television and reading were most likely to be continued. Characteristics significantly related to changes in activities were age, gender, education, and self-rated health in 1985 as well as changes in marital status, self-rated health, and functional ability between 1985 and 1993, although no consistent pattern emerged. Implications: Leisure education is discussed as a means of introducing modifications to enhance older adults' participation in desired activities. Directions for future research are highlighted.
Key Words: Recreation • Aging • Longitudinal study
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