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Selected Social Gerontology Theories and Older Adult Leisure Involvement: A Review of the Literature

University of Georgia

Selected studies conducted by leisure researchers about the leisure involvement of older adults are reviewed and implications are drawn for readers concerned with aging and leisure. To set the tone, the activity and disengagement theories of aging are discussed within the overall conceptual framework ofrole theory. The range of contributions found in recent leisure literature related to aging and activity involvement, from testimonials to atheoretical works to empirical studies, is then discussed. Shortcomings of the state of the art lead to the consideration of continuity theory as a fruitful avenue for leisure research within the role theory framework. Finally, some implications for further research and professional practice are highlighted.

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 6, No. 4, 448-463 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/073346488700600407


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