Award Date

1-1-1994

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Sport and Leisure Studies

Number of Pages

125

Abstract

Recent research on leisure constraints proposes that leisure participation is not dependent on the absence of constraints, but rather on the ability to negotiate through them. This alternative view not only identifies the various effects that the negotiation process may have on leisure participation, but recognizes the role of the individual in controlling their leisure behaviors. The purpose of this study was to expand this concept by identifying individual factors that may facilitate or inhibit the negotiation process. Specifically, this study examined the influence of perceived self-competence, activity importance, the absence of perceived barriers, and various demographic factors on adolescent leisure participation. Results of this study will be presented along with theoretical implications and recommendations for future research. This paper will conclude with a discussion of the practical implications for service providers and activity programmers with the goal of helping adolescents develop a pattern of leisure behavior that will contribute positively to their development and well-being.

Keywords

Activities; Adolescent; Barriers; Competence; Exploring; Importance; Influence; Leisure; Negotiation; Participation; Perceived; Potential

Controlled Subject

Recreation; Kinesiology; Physical education and training

File Format

pdf

File Size

4556.8 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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