Effects of selected leisure activities on preventing loneliness among older Chinese
This study examined three types of leisure activities (playing cards/mahjong, watching TV/listening to the radio, and participation in social activities) among the older segment of the Chinese population, and the effects of these activities in preventing the feelings of loneliness. Data came from th...
Main Authors: | Jane K.L. Teh, Nai Peng Tey |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-12-01
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Series: | SSM: Population Health |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352827319301375 |
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