The Quality of Dyadic Relationships, Leisure Activities and Health Among Older Women
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The Quality of Dyadic Relationships, Leisure Activities and Health Among Older Women
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| Abstract |
The author examined the combined influence of dyadic relationships and leisure activities on seniors' health. She used a self-administered survey to collect data at senior centers from 257 French- and English-speaking women in Montreal. Multiple regression analyses (OLS) were used to examine the main effects of dyadic quality and leisure activities on physical and mental health. Despite controlling for specific dyadic groups, meals, and bingo, the author found that the quality of dyadic relationships has a strong influence on mental health measured by spirit, happiness, and an interesting life. Leisure activities are also a significant predictor and appear to improve physical health measured by self-reported health and the number of chronic conditions.
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Health Care for Women International
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Vol. 30
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no. 12
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1073-1092
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2009
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en
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Fitzpatrick, Tanya R. “The Quality of Dyadic Relationships, Leisure Activities and Health Among Older Women.” Health Care for Women International Vol. 30, no. 12 (2009): 1073–1092.
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