This 2022 study investigates whether a "Leisure and Entertainment Lifestyle" (LEL) can improve multidimensional health for seniors living solo. It identifies the mechanisms through which social entertainment can prevent cognitive decline [24].
Below are interesting papers and articles covering both interpretations:
This study compares the entertainment habits of those over 70 with college students, finding surprising similarities in how both groups prioritize entertainment as their primary motive for media consumption [18].