Identifying leisure constraints associated with acculturation among older Korean immigrants.

Junhyoung Kim, Young Ik Suh, Jaehyun Kim
Author Information
  1. Junhyoung Kim: School of Public Health, Indiana University , Bloomington , IN , USA.
  2. Young Ik Suh: Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education, University of West Georgia , Georgia , GA , USA.
  3. Jaehyun Kim: Department of Health and Human Performance, Texas State University , San Marcos , TX , USA.

Abstract

: Little research exists on understanding the interference factors that affect leisure engagement among older East Asian immigrants. Using the leisure constraint theory, this study was designed to identify leisure constraints associated with acculturation among older Korean immigrants. : using semi-structured, in-depth interviews, a total of 18 individuals participated in this study. : Three major themes were identified as leisure constraints related to acculturation: (a) adaptation challenges, (b) cultural norms, and (c) a lack of leisure opportunities. These identified themes served as inhibitors of the participants' leisure involvement. : The findings suggested that acculturation-related experiences contributed to leisure constraints. Practical suggestions and implications are discussed in this study.

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MeSH Term

Acculturation
Adaptation, Psychological
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Asian
Emigrants and Immigrants
Female
Humans
Leisure Activities
Male
Qualitative Research
Republic of Korea
Stress, Psychological

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