Analysis of Causal Relationship among Leisure Engagement, Social Adjustment and Life Satisfaction of the Participants in Seniors Welfare Center

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the typical relationship among seniors with leisure engagement, social adjustment, and life satisfaction factors to ensure the elderly people’s needs and the maintenance of cultural life amid the rapidly growing trend of the elderly.BR Method: The survey was conducted between October 5, 2018 and November 2, 2018 for senior citizens aged 65 and older who participate in the welfare program for senior citizens in Gyeonggi Province, and 372 copies of the final analysis were used. Using SPSS and AMOS, frequency analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and structural equation model analysis were performed. Results: The results were as follows. First, it was revealed that the leisure engagement of seniors who participate in welfare programs has a significant impact on social adjustment. Second, it has been revealed that the social adjustment of seniors participating in welfare programs has a significant impact on life satisfaction level. Third, it was found that the leisure engagement of seniors who participate in welfare programs has a significant impact on life satisfaction with their living conditions. Conclusion: If the welfare center program is planned to be grouped and joined with other people, it will stimulate the leisure engagement of elderly people. It will also positively affect the interpersonal relationship, social adjustment, and positively affect life satisfaction.