THE MEANING OF LEISURE FOR OLDER PERSONS.
Contributors: University Of Illinois At Chicago, Health Sciences Center.
Published: 1991
Number of pages: 134
Subjects: Health Sciences, Nursing.; Recreation.; Gerontology.
Description: Although leisure plays a significant role in older persons' lives, little is known about the meaning of leisure for this population. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conceptualize the meaning of leisure for older persons. The design included the theoretical, empirical, and analytical phases of Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's (1986) hybrid model of concept development. Grounded theory methodology guided the empirical phase. Participant observation and intensive interviews were used to collect data from 40 retirement home residents. Constant comparison method was used to analyze the data from which the conceptual model of authoring leisure was developed. The model of authoring leisure highlights definitions of leisure and meanings of leisure activity. These findings contribute toward identification and validation of leisure-related nursing diagnoses for their use in gerontological nursing practice.
Notes: Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 52-12, Section: B, page: 6320.

Thesis (PH.D.)--UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, 1991.

School code: 0806.