The line graph illustrates the proportion of time spent on 5 types of leisure activities by the older generation between 1980 and 2010. Overall, the popularity of hiking experienced a consistent and substantial increase, while other activities were fluctuated.
In 1980s, the most popular activity was playing sports, accounting for 60 percent of time spent. This was followed by, watching movies, which comprised 40 percent, and reading, which made up 30 percent. Meanwhile, surfing the internet had the lowest level of participation, at only 5 percent.
By the 2010s, hiking showed the most significant change, with participation rising by 60 percent over the past 30 years. Additionally, the time spent on surfing the internet increased by 50 percent. On the other hand, the time devoted to theater displayed a downward trend in which interest was reduced by 5 percent, which was contrary to the upward trends of other activities.
Overall, the popularity of hiking experienced a consistent and substantial increase, while participation in other activities were fluctuated.