Citation

Madigan MJ, Mise DH, Maynard M. Activ. Adapt. Aging 1996; 21(2): 21-36.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J016v21n02_02

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between purposeful activity and life satisfaction of elderly males from five different living settings. Their participation in the study included the completion of a modified version of the Elders Interest Activity Scale, the Life Satisfaction Index-Z and a form eliciting basic demographic information. Findings revealed that subjects in the five environments had similar levels of life satisfaction; differences, however, were found in the present level of activity participation among the sample groups. Results indicated a significant positive but weak correlation between purposeful activity and life satisfaction.