GRT 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: West Edmonton Mall, Kathleen Wynne, General Social Survey
4 Dec 2016
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11/30/16 (19) social changes: leisure, recreation, service pursuits in later life (cont. ) Passive leisure: watching tv, listening to the radio, being the passenger and taking a pleasure drive. Active leisure: reading, going to a movie, playing cards (e. g. bridge), using the internet, socializing, physical recreation. Research shows a relationship between leisure activity and improved physical and psychological well-being. It also helps with stress, improved memory, intelligence, and cognitive speed. Family and household responsibilities consume a large number of hours each day. Men aged 55 to 64 reported 3. 1 hours a day doing unpaid work, whilst women reported 4. 8 hours a day. Activity levels by seniors vary according to the season; less in cold winters and in hot, humid summers. Also, health, education, income, and social status all play a role in leisure. Men 65 years old or older spent 6. 5 hours per day alone, whilst women spent 8 hours per day alone.
