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A Qualitative Study on the Types and Purposes of Social Activities in Late Life
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2015
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Source: Act Adapt Aging. 39(2):109-132
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Alternative Title:Act Adapt Aging
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Description:This qualitative study examines older adults' subjective views on the types and purposes of social activities. In-depth interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 20 older adults, with low (n = 10) and high (n = 10) memory performance. We used grounded theory methods to analyze the narrative data. Four types of social activities-Altruism, Creativity, Game, and Motion-were identified. The purpose of social activities included enjoyment, relaxation, stimulation, and belongingness. Those in the low memory group seemed to face more barriers to participation. Different types of social activities may be important for cognitive health and well-being.
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Pubmed ID:26823639
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4727247
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Volume:39
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Issue:2
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