A Study on the Relationship Between Leisure Activities and Psychologscal Depression of the Elderly
Leisure activities are an important part of the daily life of the elderly,and it is of practical signifi-cance to explore the relationship between leisure activities and psychologscal depression of the elderly.Based on the 2011-2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey(CHARLS)data,this study uses the HLM regression model to conduct an exploratory study on the relationship between leisure activities and psy-chologscal depression of the elderly.The study finds that more than 30%of the elderly self-assessed that they are in a state of psychological depression,and sports,social activities and skill leisure activities can signifi-cantly reduce the risk of psychological depression,but there are differences in the effects.The government should encourge elderly people to participate in more leisqre activities and provide space and material support for the leisure activities of the elderly,actively promote healthy aging.
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