Healthcare leisure perception, general self-efficacy, and psychological happiness among South Korean baby boomers

As South Korea enters a super-aged society, understanding the health and psychological well-being of aging baby boomers has become increasingly important. In this study we investigated the relationships among healthcare leisure perception, general self-efficacy, and psychological happiness within the context of engagement in leisure sports. Our sample consisted of 220 baby boomers who actively participated in leisure sports at indoor and outdoor facilities in Korea. Employing structural equation modeling, we identified significant relationships among the examined variables. Healthcare leisure perception was positively related to both general self-efficacy and psychological happiness. Moreover, general self-efficacy had a positive relationship with psychological happiness. Our findings provide foundational data for promoting the health and happiness of this specific demographic.