OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to examine the gender differences and predictors of leisure versus non-leisure time physical activities among Saudi adolescents aged 14-19 years. MATERIALS AND METHOD The multistage stratified cluster random sampling technique was used. A sample of 1,388 males and 1,500 females enrolled in secondary schools in three major cities in Saudi Arabia was included...

The aim of the present study is to analyze the types of leisure time spending among the students of the IAY of Ardestan Branch. In a descriptive method of study a researcher-made questionnaire was used for gathering the data. The Alpha Cronbach coefficient was 86% and six hypotheses were applied for the time of participation in sport activities. Mass media, participation at activities, studying...

For the person nearing retzrement, two areas of concern are the need to spend less because income is less and the need to develop leisure activities. In its examination of the retirement process, The Retirement History Study of the Social Security Administration collected information on the spending of preretirees aged 58-63 for key budget items, as w,ell as data that may help to gauge the leve...

PURPOSE To gain insight into the development of young persons with chronic conditions towards independence by comparing their lived experiences to those of their parents. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were held with 16 young persons (7 males, 9 females; 15-22 years) and one of their parents (n=16), asking about the young persons' daily lives and their development towards adulthood. Theme...

Research demonstrating links between sensation-seeking and drug use, and sensation-seeking and participation in leisure activities suggests designing substance misuse prevention projects that encourage substituting alternative activities for drug use. The current study uses factor analysis and discriminant analysis to provide comprehensive information on the kinds of activities high-sensation s...

Sport fishing is an important leisure activity in many countries. It directly and indirectly generates income and jobs for millions of people. In some places, its landing outstrips production from professional fishing but this fact is not always taken into account in the establishment of management actions. In the area of Cachoeira (Waterfall) de Emas there are reports of intense fishing since ...

The adequacy of facilities and the individual securities in their different age groups is importance to ensure greater functionality to them, allowing full development of daily activities. For this to occur more efficiently it is necessary the use of ergonomics which can ensure more comfort and safety for end users of products and spaces. The present study aimed to measure body dimensions of a ...

Although both media commentary and academic research have focused much attention on the dilemma of employees being too busy, this paper presents evidence of the opposite phenomenon, in which employees do not have enough work to fill their time and are left with hours of meaningless idle time each week. We conducted six studies that examine the prevalence and work pacing consequences of involunt...

In this paper a model is deseloped that explains the allocation OF an individual’s tirnc among work and two types of leisure activities: time spent with spouse, and time spent with paramour. Data from two recent magazine surveys are available that can be used to test the predictions of the model regarding the detcrminanu of time spent with paramour. The results of estimating the equation explai...

UNLABELLED This article considers the conceptualization, operationalization and implications of "activity settings" for research on the recreation and leisure participation of children and youth with disabilities. Activity settings are contextualized settings that situate child and youth activities and their participation experiences. We discuss activity settings as an important construct for c...