Social Support and Health Status based on Characteristics of Leisure Activity of Middle-Aged Women / 기본간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify social support and health status based on characteristics of leisure activity in middle-aged women. METHODS: Participants were 148 middle-aged women living in the capital area. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires which were constructed to include leisure activity characteristics, social support and Brodman's CMI. Data were analyzed using t-test, and ANOVA, with SPSS/WIN 14.0. RESULTS: Social support was different depending on leisure type, leisure partner, length of participation in present activity, regularity, and motivation to start activity. Health status was different depending on the length of participation in present activity, and regularity. CONCLUSION: Because social support and health status depend on characteristics of leisure activity, further study in nursing one how to resolve the physical, psychological, social and health problems that middle-aged women might experience through various leisure activities.