Resumption of role status through leisure in later life

Understanding Acceptability of Group Leisure Activities Used to Address Loneliness Among People Living With Dementia: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

“…This emphasis on verbal communication was likely in part due to the description of group leisure activities that we gave them, which also emphasized verbal communication. However, this also reflects previous research, which has shown how people’s expectations of older adults can lead to restrictions on available leisure opportunities (Pedlar et al, 1996). It is important to adapt interventions to support full participation and engagement (Dattilo et al, 2019; Genoe & Dupuis, 2014), considering the stage of dementia and selecting activities that will support feelings of connection to others without requiring verbal communication.…”

“…This finding supports acceptability, in terms of the perceived logic of group leisure activities, to address loneliness. Descriptive research has also identified that leisure activity engagement can offer older adults and people living with dementia opportunities to be with others (Dupuis et al, 2012), to promote compassionate relationships (Fortune & Dupuis, 2018; Kleiber et al, 2002), and to participate in society (Lorek, 2017), helping maintain relationships (Fortune, Whyte, & Genoe, 2021) and increase engagement with the world in a variety of communities (Kleiber et al, 2002; Pedlar et al, 1996). However, there are several other potential benefits of leisure that participants in our study did not discuss in relation to group leisure activity interventions, including increasing opportunities for personal development and social support (O’Rourke et al, 2018), supporting adjustment to illness (Kleiber et al, 2008), promoting identity and knowing oneself and others (Dupuis et al, 2012; Genoe & Dupuis, 2014; Kleiber et al, 2008), generating meaning and promoting growth (Dupuis et al, 2012; Fortune & Dupuis, 2018; Kleiber et al, 2002), and offering fun and enjoyment in the moment (Kleiber et al, 2002).…”

“…People living with dementia may require important adaptations to support their full participation and engagement to benefit from group leisure activity (Dattilo et al, 2019). The features of group leisure activity interventions align with growing knowledge about the possible (general) benefits and mechanisms of leisure, which have been observed among older adults living with dementia (Fortune & Dupuis, 2018;Genoe & Dupuis, 2014;Kleiber, Hutchinson, & Williams, 2002;Kleiber, Reel, & Hutchinson, 2008;Pedlar, Dupuis, & Gilbert, 1996). To date, there is very little known about key stakeholders', including family members', friends', and health care providers', perspectives of the acceptability of group leisure activity interventions to (specifically) address loneliness among older adults living with dementia.…”

Park Usage, Social Milieu, and Psychosocial Benefits of Park Use Reported by Older Urban Park Users from Four Ethnic Groups

“…In summary, prior research has focused on racial differences in leisure and recreational activity preferences (Floyd & Shinew, 1999;Irwin et al, 1990;Philipp, 1997Philipp, , 1999Shinew et al, 1995) and participation (Floyd et al, 1993;Hutchison, 1987Hutchison, , 1994Pedlar et al, 1996;Siegenthaler & Vaughan, 1998). The evidence suggests that race has less affect on activity preference and participation (Floyd et al, 1993;Hutchison, 1987Hutchison, , 1994Irwin et al, 1990;Philipp, 1997Philipp, , 1999Toth & Brown, 1997) than economic level (Juniu, 2000;Shinew et al, 1995).…”

Modelo lógico de um programa de intervenção comunitária – GerAcções

“…Ainda a relação temporal (cronossistema) tende ser considerada numa intervenção comunitária. Neste sentido, as estratégias delineadas baseiam-se nos seguintes princípios: o bem-estar individual, que depende de múltiplos componentes, ligados à condição física, mental e espiritual, e à forma como o indivíduo se relaciona com o ambiente (Moser, 2003); o sentimento de comunidade, que está associado ao sentimento de pertença e de identificação com a comunidade em que se integram (McMillan & Chavis, 1986); a justiça social, que se prende com a distribuição justa e com equidade dos recursos, oportunidades, obrigações e poder de negociação, numa sociedade como um todo (Prilleltensky, 1999, citado por Dalton, Elias, & Wandersman, 2001); a participação dos cidadãos, a qual leva a que os indivíduos mantenham os seus papéis sociais no decurso da vida (Pedlar, Dupuis, & Gilbert, 1996); a colaboração e força da comunidade, cuja atitude de cooperação constitui uma das formas mais importantes de interacção positiva (Johnson & Johnson, 1992); o respeito pela diversidade humana que por sua vez envolve a aceitação genuína de diversas pessoas e grupos, como iguais (Dalton, Elias, & Wandersman, 2001); e a fundamentação empírica, com suma importância por permitir prover um conhecimento prévio, embora generalizado e hipoteticamente não aplicável ao contexto em causa mas, cujas elações permitem identificar e compreender as problemáticas e construir respostas adequadas.…”