Journal of East-West Nursing Research (동서간호학연구지)

East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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A Content Analysis of the Experience of Participation in Community Leisure Programs among Older Adults

노인복지관 여가 프로그램 참여노인의 경험에 대한 질적내용분석

  • Rho, Insuk (Department of Nursing, Sehan University) ;
  • Cho, Sunhee (Department of Nursing, Mokpo National University)
  • Received : 2016.04.26
  • Accepted : 2016.11.01
  • Published : 2016.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the experiences of participation in community leisure programs among older adults. Methods: Data were collected using face-to-face interviews with nine older adults participated in community leisure programs and analyzed using a qualitative content analysis. Results: Seven themes emerged from the data: 1) A deep regret not learned, 2) unboring life, 3) living together, 4) having a happy life, 5) gaining recognition from family members, 6) cherishing their own lives, and 7) living for others. Conclusion: Findings indicate that there is a need for health professionals to understand meanings of participation in community leisure programs before planning community senior programs. More studies are needed to develop community leisure programs for older adults' health promotion in community health centers.

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