Daily routine impacts on leisure engagement: analysing Brazilian adults’ different interests

Abstract

ABSTRACTThe goal of the current study was to analyse the role of daily routine in shaping engagement in leisure activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research was conducted through an online questionnaire with 181 participants. Participants’ daily routine, such as work and domestic obligations, and sociodemographic characterization was accessed. Time dedicated to domestic obligations and education-related activities increased (p < .01). Work and sleep were negatively correlated (p < .001), while weekly leisure routine was negatively correlated with obligations (p < .05). Participants performed less leisure time activities of choice during the pandemic and presented a significant change in engagement in all leisure interests tested (p < .01), except for contemplation. Change in leisure time distribution throughout the daily routine was strongly correlated to social and tourist interests before and during the pandemic (p < .001). Overall, the pandemic promoted significant changes to individuals’ daily routine and leisure engagement.