The Effect of Activity Involvement and Social Relationships on Boredom Among Nursing Home Residents
Titel:
The Effect of Activity Involvement and Social Relationships on Boredom Among Nursing Home Residents
Auteur:
Ejaz, Farida K. Schur, Dorothy Noelker, Linda S.
Verschenen in:
Activities, adaption & aging
Paginering:
Jaargang 21 (1997) nr. 4 pagina's 53-66
Jaar:
1997-03-28
Inhoud:
This study investigated the types of activities that nursing home residents participate in, and whether participation in group activities and quality of residents' social networks could explain reports of boredom. Results indicated that residents enjoyed both solitary activities (watching TV, reading) as well as group activities like parties, social programs, playing cards and other games. Further, boredom was not related to participation in group activities but rather to depression, negative interactions with social network members and, perhaps, with a lack of friendships with other residents. Findings indicate that the personal and mental health needs of residents should be given major consideration while designing group activities for residents.