JOURNAL ARTICLE

The role of subjective well-being in serious leisure and active aging: Evidence from older Chinese Tai Chi participants.

  • Published In: International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 2023, v. 58, n. 7. P. 1174 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shang, Yi; Qiu, Yajun; Tang, Jiagang 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the mediating role of subjective well-being (SWB) in the relationship between serious leisure (SL) and active aging (AA) among older adults practicing Tai Chi (TC) in Hangzhou, China. Using data from 286 older TC participants, the study found that SWB partially mediates the positive effects of SL on AA and its four subdimensions: body vitality, active attitude, interpersonal support, and social participation. Notably, SWB had a stronger mediating effect on interpersonal support, while SL had a more direct impact on body vitality. The findings suggest that sustained engagement in TC as a form of serious leisure can enhance older adults' well-being and contribute to active aging, highlighting implications for community programs and policy aimed at supporting leisure activities among China's aging population.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Review for the Sociology of Sport. 2023/11, Vol. 58, Issue 7, p1174
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1012-6902
  • DOI:10.1177/10126902221145483
  • Accession Number:173183569
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