Social Connections & Leisure

Social Connections & Leisure

Fostering social interactions and promoting leisure activities allow older adults to stay engaged in their communities, leading to a higher quality of life and improving overall health and longevity.

Activities & Interests

From hobbies and entertainment choices to social clubs and exercise groups, the activities and interests pursued by older adults help define their community and individual connections.

Family & Interpersonal Relationships

Older adults experience fulfilling and complex relationships as friends, romantic partners, parents, and grandparents.

Travel

Itineraries and concerns about international and domestic travel among older adults speak to the economic engine that connects people to families, fun, and work.

Volunteering & Giving

The attitudes and behaviors of volunteering and giving across the lifespan provide insights on community service and engagement.

Spotlight Articles

2022 Veterans in America Infographics

According to U.S. Census data, the U.S has about 19 million veterans, and roughly seven in 10 are age 50-plus.

Date: October 14, 2022

Relationship Status: Single — Dating Among Grown-Ups

Most single grown-ups are dating or open to it and take a traditional approach but are necessarily interested in marriage.

Date: March 1, 2019

Empty Nesterdom: Attitudes and Behaviors of Current and Soon-to-Be Empty Nesters

A survey of current and soon-to-be empty nesters reveals their emotions, attitudes, and behaviors.

Date: May 18, 2017

The 50+ Moviegoer: An Industry Segment That Should Not Be Ignored

This white paper examines the movie going habits of adults age 50+, a powerful force at the box office.

Date: March 28, 2017

Connecting, Serving, and Giving: Civic Engagement among Mid-Life and Older Hispanic/Latino Adults

Examines group membership, civic participation, voting frequency, volunteering & charitable giving among Hispanics/Latinos 50+.

Date: January 30, 2017

Connecting, Serving, and Giving: Civic Engagement among Mid-Life and Older Hispanic/Latino Adults

Examines group membership, civic participation, voting frequency, volunteering & charitable giving among Hispanics/Latinos 50+.

Date: January 30, 2017

AARP Travel Research: Road Trips

For the 45-plus leisure traveler, road trips are more popular than you might think and a way to get away from the daily grind.

Date: June 26, 2015

AARP Online Travel Study

Use of online travel resources to plan and book non-business related travel by those aged 50+ is studied in this survey.

Date: March 17, 2014

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