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The meaning of leisure for well-elderly Italians in an Australian community: Implications for occupational therapy.
- Source :
- Australian Occupational Therapy Journal; Mar2008, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p39-46, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Aim: This paper documents a study that aimed to discover the meaning of leisure experiences for an ageing Italian community in a large regional centre in Victoria, Australia. Methods: This qualitative investigation used a phenomenological study design, and data were collected through semistructured interviews with 10 well-elderly Australian Italians. Results: Participants engaged in numerous leisure occupations that were meaningful to them and directly impacted on positive subjective experiences and health outcomes. Conclusion: This paper adds to an understanding of how leisure impacts on the health of well-elderly Australians and how occupational therapists can use leisure effectively in interventions for successful ageing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- LEISURE
HEALTH of older people
ITALIANS
OCCUPATIONAL therapy
MEDICAL rehabilitation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00450766
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30101265
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2006.00653.x