This study is research on relativities between leisure activities, self-esteem and life' satisfaction of aged. This study tried empirical analysis of utilizing a quantitative method. The method of this study are as follows. First, its theories are based on literature investigation. It has inquired the conception, the measurement method and the limitation of relativities. Second, it is based on empirical or positive method of utilizing SPSSWIN 16.0 to measure the relativities degree between leisure activities, self-esteem and life' satisfaction of aged. Third, this study as qualitative method did survey research using questionnaire to analyze for leisures to effect in leisure activities, self-esteem and life' satisfaction of the aged. Valid data from a sample of 225, who are older than 65, participating social welfare centers or the aged welfare center of Jeonam-do in 2010.
The result of research is summarized as follows. First, it was found that self-esteem is effected by religious activities, social group activities, and the watching TV and listening to the radio as leisure activities. Second, it was found that life' satisfaction is effected by religious activities, social group activities, reading activities, and physical exercises as leisure activities. Finally, it was found that life' satisfaction is effected by self-esteem.
Therefore, the various leisure activity programs of the aged have to be developed and encouraged for enhancing self-esteem and life' satisfaction.