Topic 19: Life Course Flashcards
Life course used to demonstrate the..
transitions of a persons development related to aging and possible life stages
Chronicle age is..
a weak predictor of leisure behaviour
Life course is more useful than age in..
identity the activity patterns as we age
Its important to reflect on how..
entering and leaving different life stages may influence leisure opportunities and participation
What is leisure repertoire
leisure opportunities, experiences, skill and knowledge individuals may have required across their life course
Factors influencing leisure repertoire
- gender
- culture
- family
- cohort
- age
4 factors that frame life course
- biological age
- martial status
- presence of children
- employment status
Resources for leisure
- resources
- time
- space
- companions
- skill
- equipment
4 stages of human development
- preparation phase 0-20
- establishment phase 19-29
- maturity phase (early 30-45) (later 45-65)
- culmination phase 66+
Preparation phases
- early childhood 0-5
- late childhood 6-11
- early adolescent 12-15
- late adolescent 16-20
Early childhood
imitative play, inflicting factors are parents, family
Late childhood
influencing factors are family, school, sport
Early adolescent
decline in family and school influence, increase in peer influence, experimenting with alcohol, drugs sexuality.
Late adolescence
more life decisions, post secondary education who am i?
Establishment phase
- occupational situations
- family roles
- marriage
- parenthood
- health
Early maturity phase
employment, stability and accomplishments, leisure pursuits are family cohesion, child development, community solidarity, home leisure
Later maturity phase
fewer home centred activities, more evenings out and travel, fewer financial responsibilities
Culmination phase
- retirement
- advanced aging
- no structured employment
- relatively free
- health
Retirement and leisure
retirement and sudden increase in time doesn’t always correlate to lots of leisure. researchers have found individuals are lacking the knowledge needed to have positive leisure functioning after they retire or launch their children out of the home
There Graying of Canada
according to stats canada, 2016 census data seniors are the fastest growing demographic in Canada.
1981 senior made up to..
1.4 million canadas pop
2016 there was how many aged 65+ to 16.9% of the population
5.9 million canadians
By 2031 seniors are projected to make what percent of population
23%
How does leisure help with aging
- way of taking a break
- opportunity for balance
- create valued meaning in life
- deal w stress
- health benefits
Leisure activities 65+
- watching tv
- reading
- walking
- gardening
- golf
75+ have the lowest rates of
sport and physical activities
The mature market: new activities in old age with travel and tourism
want more unique travel experiences that stress historical, educational or cultural elements
Mature market wants..
continuing education classes related to crafts and hobbies
Boomers starting to pursue less..
strenuous leisure activities (hockey vs golf)
Health and personal care for mature leisure with emphasis on
presentation and holistic or alternative forms of medicine will be popular
