Citation

Ejaz FK, Schur D, Noelker LS. Activ. Adapt. Aging 1997; 21(4): 53-66.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J016v21n04_07

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

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.