Journal article
”I felt there was a big chunk taken out of my life”: COVID-19 and older adults’ library-based magazine leisure reading
Abstract
Reading is a central leisure activity among older adults, serving as a means of entertainment, escape, connection, and/or education. COVID-19 public library closures drastically altered this activity. Based on interviews with 21 older adults across Ontario, Canada, this study explores how library closures in the province affected older adults’ magazine leisure reading practices. Analysis yielded three themes: COVID-19 transforming experiences …
Authors
Dalmer NK; Sawchuk D; Ly M
Journal
Leisure Studies, Vol. 42, No. 1, pp. 118–132
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
January 2, 2023
DOI
10.1080/02614367.2022.2148719
ISSN
0261-4367