Adaptation des aînés à la résidence pour personnes âgées: Activité de loisirs et autodétermination

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to better understand adjustment and life satisfaction in later life. In particular, it examined the contribution of leisure participation and motivation toward leisure in older people's adjustment to their nursing homes and their satisfaction with life.. Study results underlined the contribution of participation in leisure activities both to the adaptation of an elderly person to his residence and to life satisfaction. In terms of adaptation to the residence, participation in recreational activities exhibited this mediational sequence: leisure participation→self-determined motivation for leisure→adjustment to nursing homes. This suggests that leisure participation has an indirect effect on older people's adaptability. Various practical implications of this research emerge for the development of future recreational programs in nursing homes to promote seniors' adaptation.

Leisure Activities and Motivational Profiles in Adaptation to Nursing Homes

“…Notably, the engagement in leisure (measured by the frequency and the number of activities) is positively correlated with the satisfaction with life as well as to the two forms of self-determined motivations (IM and self-determined EM). The relationship between participation in leisure activities and self-determined motivation was reported in past research (Altintas et al, 2010;Coleman & Iso-Ahola, 1993;Iso-Ahola, 1999;Losier et al, 1993;Vallerand & O'Connor, 1991). However, this research extends those findings by showing a relationship for older persons between engagement in leisure activities, self-determined behaviours towards daily activities, and both psychological and environmental adjustment to the nursing home.…”

A systematic review and meta‐analysis on basic psychological need satisfaction, motivation, and well‐being in later life: Contributions of self‐determination theory

“…In contrast, other studies reported that there was no significant correlation with life satisfaction (Altintas et al, ; Solberg et al, ) or with depression (Altintas & Guerrien, ).…”

“…Autonomous motivation was positively associated with adaptation of the elderly to the nursing home (Altintas et al, , ) and with vitality (Solberg et al, ) but was negatively associated with depression (Altintas & Guerrien, ) and negative affect (Sheldon & Kasser, ).…”

“…IM was also positively associated with adaptation of the elderly to the nursing home (Altintas et al, , ). It was negatively associated with depression (Altintas & Guerrien, ; Vallerand et al, ).…”

“…Identified motivation was positively associated with psychological adjustment (O'Connor & Vallerand, ), well‐being, life satisfaction, meaning in life, and self‐esteem (Altintas & Guerrien, ). Identified motivation was positively associated with adaptation of the elderly to nursing homes (Altintas et al, , ) and with general health (Vallerand et al, ). It was negatively associated with depression (Altintas & Guerrien, ; Vallerand et al, ).…”