Browsing by Author "Yamada, Naoko"

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    Promoting Successful Aging through Competitive Sports Participation Insights from Older Adults
    (2013-01) Heo, Jinmoo; Culp, Brian; Yamada, Naoko; Won, Youngshin
    In this study we explored the experience of competing in the Senior Games and the resultant contributions to the successful aging of older adults. We used in-depth interviews with older adults who participated in the National Senior Games. Analysis of the data produced five central themes: (a) perseverance, (b) career development and significant effort, (c) personal and social benefits, (d) unique ethos, and (e) identification as a senior athlete. We found that participating in the Senior Games as a form of serious leisure enhanced the well-being of older adults and could be utilized as a means by which to maintain a healthy lifestyle.