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Beyond the destination: A qualitative study on how experiencing leisure traveling shapes mental health among older adults

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datacite.subject.fosCiências Sociais::Psicologia
datacite.subject.sdg03:Saúde de Qualidade
dc.contributor.authorvon Humboldt, Sofia
dc.contributor.authorIlyas, Namrah
dc.contributor.authorMaria Pereira Leal, Isabel
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-11T15:26:50Z
dc.date.available2025-12-11T15:26:50Z
dc.date.issued2025-11-27
dc.description.abstractLeisure traveling holds the potential to positively influence the emotional and mental health of older adults, a population increasingly recognized for its unique well-being challenges. This study aims to: a) assess the emotional experiences of leisure traveling among older adults; and b) analyze how leisure traveling influences the mental health of older adults. A total of 784 older adults from three nationalities, aged 65 to 82 years (M = 71.4; SD = 4.47), participated in the study. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted, and content analysis was employed. For the first objective, eight themes emerged: (1) Less loneliness and isolation (88.3%); (2) Increased selfconfidence (84.9%); (3) Meaningful relationships (75.2%); (4) Opportunities for physical activity (70.1%); (5) Personal growth (66.4%); (6) Improved sense of agency (61.2%); (7) Enhanced coping skills (59.5%); and (8) Increased perceived well-being (57.3%). For the second objective, four themes emerged: (1) Less depressive symptoms (78.3%), (2) Reduced stress and anxiety (77.3%), (3) Cognitive flexibility (75.3%), and (4) Improved sleep quality (63.9%). Portuguese older adults focused on less loneliness and isolation (88.3%) and reduced stress and anxiety (77.3%). English older adults emphasized meaningful relationships (75.2%) and less depressive symptoms (78.3%), while Brazilian participants highlighted opportunities for physical activity (70.1%) and cognitive flexibility (75.3%). Leisure traveling enriches older adults’ lives by enhancing mental health, highlighting its vital role in promoting multifaceted well-being in later life.eng
dc.identifier.citationvon Humboldt, S.; Ilyas, N,, & Leal, I. (2025). Beyond the destination: A qualitative study on how experiencing leisure traveling shapes mental health among older adults. in Educational Gerontology. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2025.2592812
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/03601277.2025.2592812
dc.identifier.issn0360-1277
dc.identifier.issn1521-0472
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/13700
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartofEducational Gerontology
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.titleBeyond the destination: A qualitative study on how experiencing leisure traveling shapes mental health among older adultseng
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.titleEducational Gerontology
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person.familyNameMaria Pereira Leal
person.givenNameSofia
person.givenNameIsabel
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