Factors Associated with the Participation of Older Adults in Cultural and Sports Activities.

ABSTRACT: In the context of population aging, we have witnessed an increased interest in studying the participation of older persons in cultural and sport activities. The aim of this paper is to identify the participation rate in cultural and sports activities among Romanian older adults and the sociodemographics/behavioral variables that correlate with the participation rate in cultural and sports activities. In order to answer our research questions, we employed a questionnaire-based survey, and we used a nationally representative sample. Results point to low participation in both cultural and sports activities. Gender, residence, education, income, degree of mobility, internet connection, and availability of financial resources are significant variables that correlate with the engagement of older

SUBMITTER: Ghenta M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9141532 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature