Leisure Programs Research Articles

도시 규모에 따른 고령자의 여가 활동 분석: 여가 비용, 여가 만족, 주관적 건강인식을 중심으로

Objective : This study aims to systematically analyze the relationships between urban size and the leisure expenditure, overall leisure satisfaction, perceived health status, and perceived happiness levels of the elderly. Methods : The research was conducted using a cross-sectional secondary analysis of the 2022 National Leisure Activity Survey data, targeting 5,030 elderly individuals aged 50 and over. Participants were categorized based on their residential area size, including metropolitan areas, small and medium-sized cities, and rural areas. Descriptive statistics and ANOVA were employed to analyze the differences in leisure expenditure, overall leisure satisfaction, perceived health status, and perceived happiness levels according to urban size. Additionally, Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the correlations among these variables. Results : The findings revealed that elderly individuals residing in metropolitan areas spent more on leisure activities and reported higher levels of overall leisure satisfaction, perceived health status, and perceived happiness compared to those living in small and medium-sized cities and rural areas. Significant correlations were observed between urban size and these variables, with values decreasing as the urban size decreased. Conclusion : This study confirms that substantial differences exist in the leisure lives of the elderly based on urban size, which may also impact their overall quality of life. Therefore, the development of tailored leisure programs and policy support that consider the characteristics of each region is necessary to promote the health and well-being of the elderly.

MƏDƏNİ-ASUDƏ PROQRAMLARININ TƏŞKİLİNDƏ İVENT-TEXNOLOGİYALARIN PEDAQOJİ İMKANLARI

The article examines the integration of event technologies in the organization of cultural and leisure programs. The main attention is paid to the pedagogical potential of these technologies and their role in the formation of value orientations, the development of social interaction and support for self-identification of the individual. Existing approaches and concepts regarding the use of event technologies within cultural and leisure programs are analyzed. The impact of event technologies on personality development, forming a positive image of organizations and increasing the level of cultural activity of the population is also considered. Recommendations for integrating event technologies into cultural and leisure practice are offered, emphasizing the importance of adapting programs to the needs of different target groups. The article is intended for researchers, teachers, event organizers and all those interested in the development of cultural and leisure activities.

PRODUTOS DE TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA E ACESSIBILIDADE DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA EM PROGRAMAS DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA ADAPTADA

Assistive Technology (AT) consists of a set of resources, products, and services that contribute to providing or enhancing the functional skills of people with disabilities (PWD). The use of AT in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) represents the democratization of access opportunities for PWD to diverse physical activities, sports (adapted or not), and leisure programs. This study aimed to identify, compile, and describe some material resources and products available to people with disabilities within the context of APA, through searches on electronic websites. From a qualitative perspective, an exploratory and descriptive study was conducted, characterized by a combination of bibliographic and documentary research. Electronic searches for material resources and AT products applied to APA were employed as data collection instruments. Document analysis was used to process the data and classify the products found. The results indicate that the products used in APA practice will depend on the functionality of each individual and their specific needs, and that access to APA projects and programs for PWD does not always rely on highly sophisticated technological resources that may be economically inaccessible. It is suggested that further studies be conducted with a focus on the use of AT to improve the quality of life related to physical activity opportunities in populations with disabilities. Received: 2024/10/18 Reformulated: 2024/12/19 Accepted: 2024/12/23

A Reusable Past. Opportunities for the Utilization of Industrial Heritage in Salgótarján, Hungary

AbstractIndustrial heritage is not just the industrial landscape, buildings, and material objects, but also the highly complex cultural heritage created by industrial society, with many unique features. The former industrial towns of East-Central European countries have little memory of their early capitalist industrial past, and their socialist legacy is mostly seen as an unwanted and unwelcome burden. Industrial heritage preservation in Hungary was also adversely affected by the ideology of de-industrialization in the late 1980s, and this was compounded by struggles over the politics of memory. Salgótarján, as the seat of Nógrád County, is a city with county rights that has one of the worst social and economic indicators in the country, with dozens of slums, many of them on former industrial sites. The number of sites suitable for greenfield investment in the valley town is low, while the proportion of under-utilized brownfields is high. The real turning point in the development of the settlement was the opening of the mines and the mining boom in the second half of the 19th century. The opening of the mines was soon followed by the construction of larger industrial plants: the steel mill, the hollow-glass and later flat-glass factory, and the ironworks (stove factory). Initially, skilled workers were recruited from abroad, which laid the foundations for a unique society, as much of the population had no ties to the settlement, or even to Hungary—only to the work and their employer. The industrial society of Salgótarján formed a well-defined local community with a sense of identity. The management of the companies and factories, the network of workers' welfare institutions, the managed leisure programs and facilities, and of course the built environment of the colonies played a major role in all this. Under state socialism, the factories continued to operate with an artificially inflated workforce, and after the political regime change in 1989, the privatized plants closed down with dramatic abruptness, leading to social trauma and high unemployment in the settlement. The preservation and presentation of industrial heritage is also important for the city's identity while the built environment is undergoing a radical transformation, which is why buildings that are deemed worthy of preservation should be given a new function as soon as possible so that they may remain an integral part of the settlement.

Reflections at the front entrance: from the history of music in Russia

RELEVANCE. The study is a brief outline of the initial stage of the formation of a regional system of professional music education. Various aspects of this process are considered, facts and examples are given that characterize this system based on the activities of the Tambov branch of the Imperial Russian Musical Society. The goal is to substantiate the thesis that the regional tradition of public education inherits the best features of the domestic system of professional music education.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The material obtained through analysis, generalization and systematization of the results of research at the initial stage of the formation of the regional system of music education in the Tambov region is presented.RESULT AND DISCUSSION. The connection between the regional system of music education and public education and all-Russian and all-European cultural trends and traditions is traced. The main aspects of the work of the Tambov branch of the Imperial Russian Musical Society are highlighted, corresponding to the general liberal direction of social thought of the mid-19th – early 20th centuries. The sociocultural context of the early twentieth century is reconstructed, justifying the installation of busts of M.I. Glinka and A.G. Rubinstein in the niches of the memorial building of the Tambov Music School, now the Tambov State Music-Pedagogical Institute named after S.V. Rachmaninov.CONCLUSION. The presented material is intended for wide use in the practice of promoting regional cultural heritage, primarily excursion and tourist support for cultural and leisure programs.

Is the Library a Leisure Centre or a “Humanistic Stronghold of the Nation”?

The Russian Library Association (RLA) Manifesto “Library — a Humanistic Stronghold of the Nation” was adopted at the 24th RLA Annual Conference in Tula (2019). It was planned that the main ideas of this document would be included in the “Concept of the Development of Librarianship in Russia”, becoming the basis for analyzing the ways of development and transformation of the country’s libraries. Of all official documents on librarianship, the clause that “humanism is the world outlook basis of the library profession” is present only in the Code of Ethics of the Russian librarian. This is not enough. The idea of humanism as the basis of the library profession should be concretized in all documents of the branch and included in library textbooks.In Russia, the printed book firmly holds its position, and readers expect from libraries full-fledged collections. The issue of improving bibliographic literacy of users is acute.At the same time, librarian V.K. Stepanov has been trying to replace the essence of the library for the second decade. He proposes to consider it a social institution, deprived of the fund and readers, and to put unrelated tasks before librarians and material and technical base. He sees the purpose of the library in providing the cognitive and creative activity of the community served through the organization of intellectual interaction, the implementation of educational and leisure programmes, the provision of public use of the necessary space, hardware and software tools and access to information sources. From the scientific point of view, this postulate is far from the requirements of logic to the distinctive features of a scientific definition. In numerous articles V.K. Stepanov uses the same arguments, refers to the same facts, far from clarifying the actual situation of the country’s libraries. All of V.K. Stepanov’s theses have long been rejected by the library community.

Democracia Participativa e Esporte-Lazer: Análise da participação popular na cidade de Fortaleza-Ceará-Brasil nas políticas públicas desportivas no período de 2018 a 2020

The main objective of carrying out this investigation was to verify the existence of popular participation in public sport and leisure policies, from the Department of Sport and Leisure (Secel), in the “Areninhas” equipment in the city of Fortaleza in the period from 2018 to 2020. Conditioned on pedagogical elements of administrative understanding regarding Democratic Participation: strategic decisions by managers; sports equipment construction sites; sport and leisure programs. The sample categorization included a total of 63 people, stratified into 4 managers and 59 participants in social projects/or sports equipment belonging to and under the management responsibility of Secel. The methodology applied had as its guiding parameter a field study, with a predominantly quantitative-qualitative data collection approach via descriptive, exploratory and observational analysis of the speeches of managers, the community and the analysis of legal documents. For the interpretative analysis of the data, triangulation of the inventoried sources was considered, in light of the literature achieved through interpretation and description of the collected data, with statistical interpretation of the variables, tabulated and analyzed in the Microsoft Office Excel 2020 program. Descriptive analysis is often used, percentage, mean and standard deviation using SPSS 2020. The results found indicate that Areninhas Equipment is extremely important for the inclusion/reintegration of the individual, as they are social modifiers and consolidators of community empowerment. However, despite the efforts of the managers to establish a rapprochement between Secel and the population of the city of Fortaleza, especially with regard to the management and preservation of the aforementioned equipment, which has its own Management Council, a mistake can be seen on the part of public administration, in the interpretation of what is democratic participation in the decisions of this department, which justifies the need for training actions to value and effect popular participation in the areas of sport and leisure, seeking strategies for decentralizing decision-making power, with the with the aim of enhancing the success of actions and ensuring compliance with CF/1988 and UN Charter 78, which provides access to sport and leisure as a social right, and a key factor in improving quality of life.

Physical training strategies for youngsters aged 6-7 years participating in football

The purpose of the study. Development and theoretical substantiation of methods of physical training for children aged 6–7 years playing football at the sports and recreational stage. Materials and methods. The study included a cohort of 12 children, aged 6-7 years, who were participants in the sports and leisure program of the Regional Institution of Educational Institution Belarusian State. The content and sequencing of physical training for children aged 6-7 years in football were determined based on data acquired from pedagogical testing in a sports and recreation group. Results. three motor readiness indicators, one physical readiness indicator, and two special motor readiness indicators all showed significant variability (ranging from 54 to 200%). Out of 171 potential interspecies links, the correlation analysis of the abilities of children aged 6 to 7 showed 18 connections. Conclusions. The physical training regimen for children aged 6-7 who play football is designed based on the specific characteristics of their age and unique development of motor, physical, and specialized motor skills ready. The physical training program at the sports and health stage consists of three modules that focus on addressing the issues related to developing fundamental movements, improving lagging physical and special motor qualities, and subsequently enhancing leading physical and special motor qualities.

The role of leisure activities in enhancing well-being in Saudi’s retired community: a mixed methods study

This mixed-methods study delves into the impact of leisure activities on the well-being of retirees in Saudi Arabia, focusing on health, emotional balance, social integration, and self-fulfillment. In the quantitative phase, 545 retirees were selected through a snowball sampling, providing a diverse sample of age, gender, socio-economic status, and educational background. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. The qualitative phase involved randomly selecting 23 participants from the initial cohort for semi-structured interviews, with the data subjected to thematic analysis for deeper insights. Findings revealed a moderate overall enhancement in well-being attributed to leisure activities, with health benefits being most significantly improved. Emotional and social well-being showed moderate enhancements, while self-fulfillment benefits were less pronounced. Demographic variations were evident, with gender, socio-economic status, and education level influencing the perceived benefits. Qualitatively, the importance of cultural alignment in leisure activities was highlighted, underscoring their role in social connectivity and personal development. The study underscores the need for culturally sensitive and accessible leisure programs tailored to the varied needs of the retired population in Saudi Arabia. It provides crucial insights for policymakers and community planners, emphasizing the importance of demographic considerations in leisure interventions to improve retirees’ quality of life. This research contributes significantly to understanding leisure’s role in enhancing post-retirement well-being, offering a comprehensive perspective for future leisure-related initiatives and policies.

Exploring Therapeutic Nature-Based Programs for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Scoping Review

With the high prevalence of exposure to traumatic events, therapeutic programs that are focused on the recovery of individuals who have experienced trauma is necessary. Nature-based recreation and leisure programs have been found to be helpful for supporting mental health and wellbeing and are increasingly being used in therapeutic contexts. The purpose of this scoping review was to examine current research on the use of therapeutic nature-based activities being employed to support the recovery of individuals who have experienced trauma. This review utilized an established framework for conducting scoping reviews and a modified thematic analysis to gather and interpret relevant data. There were 25 studies included in this review, with three overarching themes being identified: nature experiences providing opportunities for respite and reprieve from trauma symptoms; building and improving connections and relationships to others; and supporting the development of positive intrapersonal outcomes. Gaps in the literature include a need for more diversity in the types of traumas being researched, the need to report more detailed information on the practitioner backgrounds and qualifications, as well as more descriptive information on program design and activities used to provide more insight into how interventions are delivered. Findings of this review are useful for practitioners to better understand the use of therapeutic nature-based programs for individuals who have experienced trauma.

장애인복지법 15조 개정에 따른 지역사회에서의 정선장애인 복지서비스 확대 방안

Background/Objectives: This study aims to determine ways to expand programs to effectively support the rehabilitation and independence of individuals with mental disabilities, with a focus on disability welfare centers, in anticipation of the forthcoming amendment to Article 15 of the Disability Welfare Act. Methods: To objectively identify the welfare service needs of individuals with mental disabilities in Chungcheongbuk-do, a sample of individuals availing of disability welfare centers and psychiatric rehabilitation facilities were surveyed. Additionally, focus group interviews were conducted with middle managers who oversee program implementation at these facilities to address the welfare service needs of individuals with mental disabilities. Results: Individuals with mental disabilities expressed a preference for livelihood, housing, and leisure programs as desired welfare services. Middle managers of community welfare organizations, such as disability welfare centers, emphasized the need to expand welfare ser vices to promote “normalization” and ”community integration” for individuals with mental disabilities. Conclusion/Implications: To expand welfare services for individuals with mental disabilities, it is crucial to enhance various services using the strengths and capabilities of disability welfare centers.

Leisure Programs for Improving Middle-Aged and Older adults’ Depression and Quality of Life: A Meta-Analysis

Engaging in leisure activities might be beneficial for ameliorating older adults’ depression and improving their quality of life. The main purpose was to explore the effectiveness of leisure programs in improving middle-aged and older adults’ depression and quality of life using a systematic review and meta-analysis. Five electronic databases were searched, including EBSCO, PubMed, Scopus, Medline, and Web of Science. Effect sizes were pooled using a random-effects model. Moderator analyses were performed by subgroup analyses and meta-regression. In total, 18 randomized controlled trials were selected for quantitative synthesis. There were significant small to medium effects of leisure programs on improving depression, general quality of life, and physical and mental health. This is the first meta-analytical study to explore middle-aged and older adults’ mental health benefits from leisure programs. Continuous leisure engagement is recommended to improve depression and well-being in mid to later life.

청년과의 여가 격차에 대한 시니어의 인식과 경험

As South Korea is predicted to become a super-aging society in 2025, utilizing leisure time for many older adults is becoming an even more important issue. According to the Korean National Leisure Activities Survey, older adults have more leisure time than younger adults, but their satisfaction with leisure activities is lower, and the generation gaps in leisure activity diversity, leisure consumption, and leisure awareness are widening. Not only policymakers and researchers but also seniors themselves must recognize and proactively address the problem of the leisure gaps so that more effective and practical solutions can be devised. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore older adults' perceptions and experiences of the leisure gaps with younger adults. By adopting the photovoice research method, which is a participatory research method, this study sought to understand the problem of the leisure gaps faced by the senior generation through their own voices. From eight seniors in their 60s or older, statement data were collected through photographs taken by the research participants themselves, focus group interviews (FGI), and individual in-depth interviews. Data analysis revealed a total of six high-level thematic categories, or leisure gaps, as follows: the gaps in trying new activities, consumption perception, leisure perception, relationship perception, care conditions, and adaptability. From the results, the leisure reality faced by older adults was derived, and solutions to the leisure gaps were organized into the following six categories: developing inexpensive and diverse leisure programs, expanding access to leisure information, supporting the formation of leisure communities, developing and supporting leisure education programs, supporting leisure for family caregivers, and operating detailed multi-level programs. By applying the photovoice method, this study enabled a deeper understanding of the experiences of the leisure gaps as perceived by older adults, captured various perspectives of theirs, and demonstrated that seniors were able to consider and contemplate the issue of the leisure gaps on their own and derive improvement measures.

Building sensory inclusion in sport and leisure venues: A community partnership case study

ABSTRACT Purpose/rationale When the senses are overwhelmed by sensory and auditory stimuli, such as those at a sport or leisure event, a sensory modulation room (SMR) can be a beneficial tool for regaining sensory calm for an individual and their family. The goal of this paper is twofold: (a) to discuss the benefits of social inclusion in sport and leisure events and (b) to analyze the design of inclusive SMR spaces implemented in college sport events to promote social inclusion. Design/methodology/approach This project uses a community-based participatory research (CBPR) case study to examine the implementation process and outcomes of a SMR at a sports venue. Findings Results of the study provide a deeper understanding of the collaborative process in creating an SMR for sport and leisure venues. Participants survey responses provide SMR outcomes and subsequent recommendations for future sensory inclusive programming. Practical implications Administrators and managers of sport and leisure programs often ignore the marketability of such sensory inclusive programming strategies and how these sensory inclusive approaches may provide additional target audiences and potential ways to expand participation and subsequent untapped revenue. Research contributions The supporting literature and applied case examples provide ways in which SMRs can be advantageous for sport, recreation, and leisure venues hosting sensory inclusive events. Originality/value Very little emphasis has been made of both the benefits that sensory inclusive programming provides both consumers and providers of sport and leisure programs.

Get in touch with leisure: a community-based therapeutic recreation programme for older adults during COVID-19

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased risk of social isolation among older adults as public health measures discouraged engagement in leisure opportunities outside of the home. The Get in Touch with Leisure programme was a telephone-based community therapeutic recreation programme designed for older adults who were living on low income. The programme aimed to support participants in achieving leisure-related goals and increasing engagement in meaningful leisure. The purpose of this article is to explore programme participants’ experiences with leisure both before and after their engagement in the programme. We interviewed five participants before participation in the programme and again at the conclusion of the programme. We analyzed the transcripts thematically, generating two main themes. The first theme, life during lockdown, reflects participants’ experiences while COVID public health measures were in place, prior to their participation in the programme. The second theme, reconnecting with leisure, demonstrates how after participation in the programme, participants experienced increased motivation to engage in leisure and perceived increases in health and well-being. This research supports the notion that a telephone-based community therapeutic recreation programme is a feasible approach for implications beyond the effects of the pandemic.

Sociological study of leisure sports in Iraq

The present research deals with various aspects of sports leisure in Iraq. The present research method is descriptive and correlation type. The statistical population of this research is made up of the staff of sports and youth departments in Iraq. According to the Morgan table, the sample size was 302 people. The measurement tool in this research was a questionnaire, which Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used for the reliability of the questionnaires, and its validity was measured by consulting with the supervisors and consultants and sports management experts. In order to analyze the data, descriptive statistical methods such as percentage, mean and standard deviation and inferential statistical methods such as Pearson's correlation coefficient to test the relationships between variables and step-by-step regression to predict leisure-sports decision-making and skills Communication is through the effectiveness of the organization's management, which has been used using SPSS version 21 software. The findings showed that; there is a significant relationship between the effectiveness of organization management and sports leisure decisions and communication skills, and the structural equation model between the variables along with its components has a significant fit. With an effective management, it is possible to strengthen communication skills in the decision-making of leisure programs. And in the conditions of the corona disease, researcher took a big step for different strata of the Iraqi society in leisure activities.

Constraints on outdoor leisure participation among Thai families with young children

ABSTRACTWhile outdoor leisure activities provide numerous health and wellness benefits, there has been a dramatic decrease in the time that young people spend in active outdoor play. As the outdoors are regarded as the primary tourism resource sustaining Thailand’s economy, it is important to conduct effective outdoor leisure program planning for a sustainable society. This study focused on family outdoor leisure as a significant influence on children’s outdoor opportunities, specified the outdoor leisure constraints on Thai parents with young children, and examined whether individuals from distinct profiles based on constraint patterns differ in the frequency of outdoor leisure participation. The study found five constraining factors affecting Thai parents: health and physical fitness, interpersonal, time commitment, facilities, and opportunity. Time and opportunity constraints were key factors affecting the frequency with which Thai families participated in outdoor leisure activities. Implications for outdoor leisure program planning and service provision are also discussed.

Leisure education to leadership: Youth with physical disabilities' experiences in South Africa.

Young people with physical disabilities frequently lack opportunities to develop their leadership potential. These include their ability to make decisions and be able to take charge of their leisure programmes. An argument is made that developing leadership skills for youth with physical disabilities can be facilitated by participating in leisure education programmes. The objective of this study was to explore youth with physical disabilities' perceptions of how leisure education can be used as a tool to develop their leadership. This study used a descriptive qualitative research design to collect data using the purposive sampling method from 10 youths with physical disabilities aged 18 to 34 years in the Western Cape, South Africa. One-on-one interviews with semi-structured and open-ended questions were used to collect data for this study. The findings of this study include 4 main themes and 11 sub-themes. This study's findings showed that participants' perceptions and experiences were evidence of leisure education being used to build their capacity as leaders within their society. Furthermore, their understanding of how they apply leadership opportunities is an encouraging moment for their development. Leisure education should be considered as a means to promote leadership in youth with physical disabilities in South Africa. Knowledge and experience about youth with physical disabilities, their leisure education experiences and skills development during activities.

작업치료 대학생의 여가활동 참여와 정서조절능력 및 자아탄력성 간의 관계

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the participation of occupational therapy students in leisure activities and to examine the relationship between leisure activities and emotional regulation and resilience.
 Method: The study's subjects were 104 occupational therapy university students. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 29.0 program, and frequency analysis and descriptive statistics were performed on the general characteristics, types of leisure activities, emotional regulation, and resilience of the subjects, and Pearson correlation analysis was performed on the correlation between the factors.
 Results: The most frequent leisure activities of students were low-intensity exercise, participatory hobbies, and relaxation, and the least frequent leisure activities were high-intensity exercise, creative activities, and educational activities. Factor correlations showed that higher frequency of high-intensity exercise and social engagement in leisure activities was associated with higher emotional regulation, and higher frequency of IADL, low-intensity exercise, high-intensity exercise, and watching hobbies was associated with higher resilience.
 Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it is suggested to develop a leisure program based on low- and high-intensity exercise, social participation, and hobby activities to improve emotional regulation and resilience in occupational therapy university students.

지체장애 청소년의 여가 생활 경험

Purpose: This study investigated how adolescents with physical disabilities spent their leisure time and what their leisure time meant to themselves.
 Methods: To look at the adolescents’ leisure experiences, five adolescents with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, or muscular dystrophy participated in this study. The interviews with them were qualitatively collected and analyzed.
 Results: The results of the study were as follows. First, the adolescents recognized leisure with a positive attitude, but the adolescents had a passive attitude toward the attempt to try to engage in new leisure activities. Second, the adolescents believed that their social skills and self-reliance through leisure activities were enhanced. Moreover, the adolescents had a chance to prepare for exploration of aptitude as well as their future jobs through leisure activities. Third, the adolescents had diverse difficulties in participating in leisure activities due to their physical restrictions. Therefore, they requested more human and mobility support.
 Conclusion: Facilitation of leisure activities, activation of leisure programs, and opportunity to participate in leisure with peers are required for the adolescents with physical disabilities so that they might participate in leisure activities.