Level of satisfaction with positive leisure time And its relation to psychological well-being and some demographic characteristics for the elderly

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Prof., sport recreation department, faculty of physical education, Mansoura university, Egypt

2 Lecturer, sport psychology department, faculty of physical education, Mansoura university, Egypt

Abstract

The research aims at determining the level of satisfaction with positive leisure time and its relation to psychological well-being and some demographic characteristics among the elderly. The researchers used the descriptive approach (correlational relations). The sample included (256) adult (11) sports clubs in Dakahlia Governorate The researchers prepared Personal interview form, Demographic Characteristics Form, Satisfaction with Positive Leisure Time Scale and Psychological well-being Scale as data collection tools.
The most important results: High level of satisfaction with positive leisure time and psychological well-being among the elderly, The level of satisfaction with positive leisure time is related to level of psychological well-being and some demographic characteristics. The study recommended diversity and continuity in the provision of leisure activities in sports clubs to reach psychological well-being and the development of a strategy to activate and develop recreational and recreational activities involving older persons with officials of sports and recreational institutions.

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