An Inquiry of the Meaning of Leisure in the Lives of Female Senior Citizens

This study was conducted to observe objectively the leisure of female senior citizens' lives and to delve into its meanings. The participant observation method and in-depth interviews were conducted on 13 elder females who participated of their own accord in this study. Data from the observations and interviews were analyzed using the theme analysis method. The results indicated that leisure functioned as a mechanism that the elder could experience perspective transformation by being involved in leisure activities. Leisure was accompanied by the need for continuous learning in order to fully enjoy leisure activities. Leisure activities could form a network for social support relationships. Leisure could give great pleasure of immersion to the aged. This study concluded that the female senior citizens improved their daily lives by getting involved in leisure activities. Leisure was a powerful mechanism for successful aging.