Benefits and Constraints Associated with Park Use Reported by the Elderly in Hong Kongdoi:10.60933/PRDR/DQEQAMPolyU Research Data Repository2024-12-031Hung, Kam; Crompton, John L., 2024, "Benefits and Constraints Associated with Park Use Reported by the Elderly in Hong Kong", https://doi.org/10.60933/PRDR/DQEQAM, PolyU Research Data Repository, V1Benefits and Constraints Associated with Park Use Reported by the Elderly in Hong Kongdoi:10.60933/PRDR/DQEQAMHung, KamCrompton, John L.PolyU Research Data RepositoryHung, KamPolyU, Research Data Repository2024-10-16Social SciencesHong Kongelderlyconstraintsbenefitspark useThe purpose of the study was to explore the constraints and benefits associated with the use of an urban park by a sample of elderly people in Hong Kong. The proportion of elderly in the population of Hong Kong is increasing rapidly. Although a substantial body of research on leisure and the elderly exists in western societies, no previous research on this subject in Hong Kong has been reported, and it seemed likely that cultural differences would lead to some different perspectives. A purposive sample were interviewed. Representatives from three age cohorts, 60–69, 70–79, and 80 and over, were selected. The major constraints associated with not using the park more by both park and non-park users were poor health, being too busy, and poor park management, which incorporated crowding, the poor hygiene of other park users, and illicit behavior in the park. Non-park users cited a number of additional reasons. Respondents perceived that multiple health, social and psychological benefits accrued from park use. Cultural differences were identified suggesting that the implications for facilitating urban park use in Hong Kong may be different from those in western societies.Hung, K., & Crompton, J. L. (2006). Benefits and constraints associated with the use of an urban park reported by a sample of elderly in Hong Kong. Leisure studies, 25(3), 291-31110.1080/02614360500409810Hung, K., & Crompton, J. L. (2006). Benefits and constraints associated with the use of an urban park reported by a sample of elderly in Hong Kong. Leisure studies, 25(3), 291-311Interview 1-Mr. Chan.docapplication/mswordInterview 10-Mr. Luk.docapplication/mswordInterview 11-Mrs. Lee.docapplication/mswordInterview 12-Mr. Zhang.docapplication/mswordInterview 12-Mrs. Lee.docapplication/mswordInterview 13-Mr. Pan.docapplication/mswordInterview 13-Mr. Zhang.docapplication/mswordInterview 14-Mr. Pan.docapplication/mswordInterview 14-Mr. Tam.docapplication/mswordInterview 15-Mr. Tam.docapplication/mswordInterview 15-Mr. Xiu.docapplication/mswordInterview 16-Mr. Cheng.docapplication/mswordInterview 16-Mr. Xiu.docapplication/mswordInterview 17-Mr. Cheng.docapplication/mswordInterview 17-Mr. Zhang.docapplication/mswordInterview 18-Mr Zhang.docapplication/mswordInterview 19-Mr Zhang.docapplication/mswordInterview 19-Mr. Chou.docapplication/mswordInterview 2-Mr. Lau.docapplication/mswordInterview 20-Mr. Choi.docapplication/mswordInterview 20-Mr. Chou.docapplication/mswordInterview 21-Mr. Chan.docapplication/mswordInterview 22-Mr. Chan.docapplication/mswordInterview 22-Mrs. Hao.docapplication/mswordInterview 23-Mrs. Chan.docapplication/mswordInterview 23-Mrs. Hao.docapplication/mswordInterview 24-Mr. Leng.docapplication/mswordInterview 25-Mrs. Lee.docapplication/mswordInterview 26- Mrs. Jei.docapplication/mswordInterview 26-Mrs. Lee.docapplication/mswordInterview 27- Mrs. Jei.docapplication/mswordInterview 3-Mrs. Ng.docapplication/mswordInterview 4-Mr. Lee.docapplication/mswordInterview 5-Ah Po.docapplication/mswordInterview 6-Mr. Chan.docapplication/mswordInterview 7-Mrs. Kam.docapplication/mswordInterview 8-Mrs. Li.docapplication/mswordInterview 8-Mrs. Ng.docapplication/mswordInterview 9-Yet Hao.docapplication/msword