Well-being of senior women participating in organized free time activities

Participation in various activities in old age can significantly positively influence health, psycholoical well-being and generally support successful aging. So far, research has focused mainly on physical activities, and therefore the aim of this research is to map the effects of other types of activities. The theoretical part of the work summarizes the latest findings on the issue of aging, including theories of needs, active aging and the concept of well-being in the context of old age. Attention is paid to socio-demographic determinants of personal well-being and types of leisure activities in seniors' clubs or other institutions organizing leisure activities for the elderly population. The research part examined the responses of a sample of 71 senior women over the age of 65 in comparison with a representative sample of 366 senior women in the Czech Republic. The questionnaire survey included standardized scales of psychological well-being and the scale of life satisfaction in the Czech version and open questions focused on motivation, expectations and obstacles associated with participation in organized activities. Data were collected by contacting leisure institutions and senior centers throughout the country, which then distributed a call to fill out a questionnaire in the form of an online...