The meaning of leisure for well-elderly Italians in an Australian community: implications for occupational therapy |
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Authors: | Pereira Robert B Stagnitti Karen |
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Institution: | Occupational Therapy Department, Geelong Hospital, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, and;Occupational Science and Therapy, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
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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. |
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