TY - JOUR
T1 - The relationship of leisure activities and perceived health of college students
AU - Caldwell, Linda L.
AU - Smith, Edward A.
AU - Weissinger, Ellen
PY - 1992
Y1 - 1992
N2 - This exploratory study examines the relationship of general health and general leisure participation variables, as well as overall life satisfaction, among 525 college undergraduates. Additionally, the study looks at the relationship between specific types of leisure participation and their relationship with health variables, including social, physical, and emotional health. The sample was comprised of college undergraduates from three universities. Data were analyzed using zero order correlations and regression analyses. Overall, the data suggested that participation in leisure activities among college students is beneficial from a number of perspectives. Not only is participation associated with general contentment regarding the use of free time, but specific types of leisure activities are also associated with higher levels of perceived physical, mental, and social health. The implications for these findings are discussed, and a potential need for leisure education among college students is addressed.
AB - This exploratory study examines the relationship of general health and general leisure participation variables, as well as overall life satisfaction, among 525 college undergraduates. Additionally, the study looks at the relationship between specific types of leisure participation and their relationship with health variables, including social, physical, and emotional health. The sample was comprised of college undergraduates from three universities. Data were analyzed using zero order correlations and regression analyses. Overall, the data suggested that participation in leisure activities among college students is beneficial from a number of perspectives. Not only is participation associated with general contentment regarding the use of free time, but specific types of leisure activities are also associated with higher levels of perceived physical, mental, and social health. The implications for these findings are discussed, and a potential need for leisure education among college students is addressed.
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U2 - 10.1080/07053436.1992.10715431
DO - 10.1080/07053436.1992.10715431
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84874370704
SN - 0705-3436
VL - 15
SP - 545
EP - 556
JO - Loisir et Societe
JF - Loisir et Societe
IS - 2
ER -