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The Gerontologist, Vol 37, Issue 3 384-392, Copyright © 1997 by The Gerontological Society of America

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The pattern of change in leisure activity behavior among older adults with arthritis

Z Zimmer, T Hickey and MS Searle
Population Studies Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48104- 2590, USA.

This study employed a "ceasing participation" framework to examine changing leisure activity patterns. Respondents of the Living With Arthritis project were classified into four participation pattern categories. Results confirmed that older adults with arthritis are more likely to experience changes to their activity regimen than older adults without arthritis. A multi-group discriminant function analysis showed that arthritis severity distinguished those who tend to cease activity. Social network and age best distinguished those who quit activities without replacement. Results are placed in the context of coping strategies. Those who do not replace forfeited activities with other activities are least flexible in their response to their chronic condition and face challenges to their well-being.


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