Finding determinants of leisure participation among older adults in Kosovo: a cross-sectional study

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dc.contributor.authorShabani, Arta Dalipi
dc.contributor.authorTaganoviq, Besarta
dc.contributor.authorKryeziu, Blerta
dc.contributor.authorŞahin, Dilek
dc.contributor.authorDenieffe, Suzanne
dc.contributor.authorDenny, Margaret
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-11T20:45:30Z
dc.date.available2025-10-11T20:45:30Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentDüzce Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractBackground. The proportion of the population over 65 years is continuously increasing worldwide. This trend reflects global patterns, emphasizing the need for policies that promote active aging. Aim. To investigate participation in leisure activities and compare it with sociodemographic variables among older adults in Kosovo. Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out among individuals aged 65 and older in three largest cities in Kosovo. The assessment of leisure activities was performed using the validated Leisure Participation Questionnaire, which includes 25 activities categorized into four types: recreational (physical), cognitive, social, and productive. The frequency of participation was evaluated on a 6-point scale, and its relationship with sociodemographic factors was examined through multiple linear regression analysis. Results. 366 participants completed the questionnaire (53.3% women; 46.7% men). The majority were married (69.4%) and lived with their families (66.4%). Overall, the most commonly reported daily activity was watching TV (52.7%), while the least common was fishing (0.3%). Factors associated with lower recreational activity included older age (B =-0.30, p < 0.01), being female (B =-0.33, p < 0.01), graduating from primary education (B =-0.40, p < 0.01), poor health (B =-0.45, p < 0.01), and having a chronic illness (B =-0.22, p < 0.01). Conclusions. Several sociodemographic variables (i.e., education level, overall health condition, gender, and locality) were significant determinants of leisure participation among older adults in Kosovo. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.33607/rmske.v2i31.1537
dc.identifier.endpage62en_US
dc.identifier.issn2029-3194
dc.identifier.issn2538-8673
dc.identifier.issue31en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85213367426en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ4en_US
dc.identifier.startpage53en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.33607/rmske.v2i31.1537
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/21376
dc.identifier.volume2en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherLithuanian Sports Universityen_US
dc.relation.ispartofReabilitacijos Mokslai: Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapijaen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20250911
dc.subjectActive Agingen_US
dc.subjectLeisure Engagementen_US
dc.subjectPhysical Activityen_US
dc.titleFinding determinants of leisure participation among older adults in Kosovo: a cross-sectional studyen_US
dc.title.alternativeVyresnio amžiaus asmenų laisvalaikio užsiėmimų ypatumai Kosove: skerspjūvio tyrimasen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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