Leisure Time Management Research Articles

A Conceptual Perspective on Unmanageable Leisure Time

With the development of technology, the decrease in weekly working hours and the increasing awareness of human beings, the leisure time we can use freely is increasing rapidly. However, as leisure time increases, the problems of managing it increase. Pioneering studies have preferred to classify the factors that limit the effective and efficient use of leisure time into certain patterns. However, the constraints that individuals face in making the best use of their leisure time are too broad and personal to fit into any mould. Leisure constraints, which may manifest in different ways for different individuals, may cause problems in the management of leisure time and may also have a negative impact on the phenomenon of leisure time. From this point, the concept of "unmanageable leisure time" emerges. In this context, in-depth evaluations were made in order to better define the concept of unmanageable leisure time, which is one of the important individual and social management problems of our modern age. The study aims to make a descriptive contribution to the literature and researchers by addressing it conceptually.

DETERMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEISURE TIME MANAGEMENT PERCEPTION AND ANXIETY LEVELS OF VETERINARY FACULTY STUDENTS

The aim of this study is to determine whether the perception of leisure time management and anxiety levels of veterinary faculty students are related or not. For this purpose, among students attending veterinary faculties during the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year, 822 students (410 females and 412 males) randomly participated in a survey. In study, correlation analyses, the independent two-group t test, ANOVA test, Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis are used. In result, a significant positive correlation is detected between the anxiety level and scheduling, whilst significant negative correlations are determined between the anxiety level and leisure time management behavior, anxiety level and goal setting and measurement, and anxiety level and strategy. It is concluded that male students suffer from a higher anxiety level than female students, and both the geographic region and unit of residence affect leisure time management.

Predictors of Quality of Work Life in Health Care Workers at Adult Critical Care Units: A Cross-sectional Study.

Satisfaction with the quality of work life reflects the inadequate distribution of the workforce in critical care units and is not enough; on many occasions, they work in precarious conditions and with high levels of physical, emotional, spiritual, and social demands, impacting the quality of care. To identify predictors of the quality of work life of healthcare workers in adult critical care units (ACCU). Quantitative study, cross-sectional analytical design with stratified two-stage sampling; three instruments were applied to 209 healthcare professionals in adult critical care units in different sites in a region of Colombia, concerning Quality of Life at Work-GOHISALO, Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire-COPSOQ and Professional Quality of Life-ProQoL V. Multiple ordinal logistic regression was performed with exposure variables from the COPSOQ and ProQoL domains; the outcome variables were the dimensions of the Quality of Work Life instrument. Ethical standards for research involving human subjects were ensured. According to the results of the multiple logistic models, quality of work life is predicted by job integration and predictability (OR = 6.93; 95% CI = 3.6-13.9), leisure time management and double presence (OR = 4.5; 95% CI = 1.22-8.79). Both job satisfaction and job security are related to leadership quality (OR=3.82; 95% CI = 2.27-6.55 and OR = 3.18; 95% CI = 1.22-8.79), respectively. The quality of work life of healthcare workers in adult intensive care units is predicted by quantitative demands, double presence, emotional demands, work pace, predictability, vertical trust, and quality of leadership. Quinones-Rozo LP, Canaval-Erazo GE, Sandoval-Moreno LM. Predictors of Quality of Work Life in Health Care Workers at Adult Critical Care Units: A Cross-sectional Study. Indian J Crit Care Med 2024;28(4):355-363.

The roles of classmate support, smartphone addiction, and leisure time in the longitudinal relationship between academic pressure and social anxiety among Chinese adolescents in the context of the “double reduction” policy

In response to concerns surrounding excessive homework and off-campus tutoring for students undergoing compulsory education in China, the government implemented the “double reduction” policy to alleviate these burdens. This study aims to examine the mechanisms that underlie the longitudinal relationship between changes in academic pressure and social anxiety among Chinese adolescents under the background of this policy. A total of 2,202 valid questionnaires were obtained, and the sample consisted of 1,234 students who reported having a smartphone (age: M = 14.60, SD = 1.57). They were recruited to complete the changes in leisure time and academic pressure at Time 1, classmate support at Time 1 and Time 2, problematic smartphone use at Time 1 and Time 2, and social anxiety at Time 1, Time 2, and Time 3. The findings indicate that classmate support and problematic smartphone use at Time 2 significantly mediated the association between changes in academic pressure at Time 1 and social anxiety at Time 3. Changes in leisure time at Time 1 also affected these relationships. Specifically, compared to those with decreased leisure time, the relationship between classmate support at Time 2 and problematic smartphone use at Time 2 was stronger among adolescents with increased leisure time, while the relationship between changes in academic pressure at Time 1 and problematic smartphone use at Time 2 was weaker among adolescents with increased leisure time. These results highlight the importance of promoting effective stress coping strategies and peer interactions for adolescents, and also the importance of promoting active parental participation in leisure time management and guidance towards positive coping styles.

INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEISURE TIME MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN TERMS OF INTERGENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between leisure time management and the quality of life of individuals of different generations who have received sports education and are still continuing their education. The population of the study consists of individuals who are currently studying or graduated from the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education and Sports School in Istanbul province. As the sample group, Istanbul Topkapı University, Marmara University, and Istanbul Cerrahpaşa University were selected because they have applied units (Faculty of Sports Sciences and School of Physical Education Sports). A total of 318 students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences and School of Physical Education and Sports who were studying and graduated from these universities participated voluntarily. After the participants were informed about the scales, the data were collected. The data were analysed in a computer environment using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) programme. The normal distribution of the scores was analysed by examining normal distribution curves, skewness kurtosis values, normal distribution curves employing histograms, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test values used when the group size is greater than 50. As a result of the skewness and kurtosis analyses of the data, it was determined that the data were suitable for parametric test conditions. In the analysis of the data, frequency, arithmetic mean and standard deviation; independent group t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to examine the differences between variables, and the Tukey test, one of the Post Hoc tests, was used to determine between which groups the difference occurred. As a result of the statistics obtained; a significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of Goal Setting and Method sub-dimensions of the leisure time management scale according to the generations of the participants. It is thought that older individuals make life plans and time management better.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0661/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Mental health and leisure time management of university students

Background Leisure time is a period that human beings can freely use to relax, have fun play, and improve themselves in accordance with their tendencies and wishes. Leisure time management is very important in maintaining physical and psychological health as it can enhance mood and relieve depression. Aim To assess the relationship between mental health and leisure time management of university students. Patients and methods A descriptive correlational research design was utilized. A stratified random sample of 1059 university students was included. The study was conducted at two randomly selected faculties: Faculty of Nursing (practical) and Faculty of Arts (theoretical) in Cairo University. Tools Personal characteristics sheet, leisure time activity questionnaire, and the Arabic scale for mental health were utilized. Results 59.8% of the studied sample engage moderately in leisure time activities, 54.1% always spend their leisure time in using social networking, and 62.7% of the studied sample had moderate positive indicators of mental health. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between leisure time management and mental health in university students. Conclusion Leisure time activities have significant effect on mental health of university students. This means that students who make effective use of their leisure time have more positive indicators of mental health. Recommendations Raising awareness of university students about useful leisure time activities that enhance their mental health and rationalizing use of social networking

Examining Leisure Management Skills of Medical Faculty Students

Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the leisure time management skills of medical school students, who were thought to be in great need of good time management in this study. Methods: The sample of the study consisted of a total of 327 students studying at Konya Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine. A sociodemographic data form and the Leisure Time Management Scale (FTMS) consisting of 15 questions were applied to the participants. The results were evaluated at p<0.05 significance level. Results: As a result of the analysis, it was seen that the leisure time management scores of the medical students were at a moderate level. In the gender variable, statistically significant differences were determined according to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual plans for leisure time and having a regular activity schedule (p<0.05), while no significant difference was found in terms of the age variable (p>0.05). Conclusion: It has been observed that medical students lack sufficient knowledge about how to spend their free time effectively, and their participation in regular activities or events is occasional. The main reason this participation is rare is that they have too many school subjects.

Leisure-time management and subjective well-being among older adults: A three-wave longitudinal survey

AimAs older adults have longer leisure time and the types and influences of leisure activities they participate in are diverse, appropriate management of their leisure time would be important to optimize their subjective well-being. Although greater use of time management in educational and occupational settings is associated with better job performance, academic achievement, and the well-being of workers and students, few studies have investigated time management in leisure settings. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal association between leisure-time management and subjective well-being among older adults. MethodsData on 879 individuals in Nada Ward, Kobe, Japan were obtained from a three-wave questionnaire-based longitudinal survey (Wave 1: December 2017 to January 2018; Wave 2: after one year; Wave 3: after three years). In each survey, leisure-time management (newly developed in this study) and subjective well-being (simplified Japanese version of the World Health Organization Five Well-Being Index) were measured. This study used a cross-lagged model to analyze the longitudinal association between leisure-time management and subjective well-being after considering their inverse association. ResultsThe cross-lagged model indicated that that the standardized path coefficients from leisure-time management in Wave 1 to subjective well-being in Wave 2 (0.13, p<0.001) and from leisure-time management in Wave 2 to subjective well-being in Wave 3 (0.06, p=0.042) were positive and significant. ConclusionsThis study found that leisure-time management is a determinant of subjective well-being among older adults. This finding indicates that the management of leisure time elevates one's subjective well-being among them.

Leisure Management Attitudes of University Students and Influencing Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: This study endeavors to determine university students’ leisure management attitudes and the factors that affect these attitudes. Methods: The research design was descriptive. The sample study consisted of 704 undergraduate students enrolled in different departments of health sciences. The data of the study were collected by using a demographics form and the Leisure Time Management Scale. In the analysis of the data, Independent t-Test and a Mann–Whitney U Test, One-Way ANOVA and Kruskal-Walls tests were used. Results: Students’ leisure management scores were found to be above the mean. Respondents differed in the dimensions of “goal setting and methods”, “leisure time attitudes” and “evaluation” depending on the variable of department attended. Significant relationships were found between the variables of department, grade level, leisure activities and having hobbies and the leisure time management total scores. Conclusions: The study found that students should be supported in setting goals and planning. Since leisure time is a metric of one’s quality of life, it is recommended that social spaces and social programs be created for young people where they can make effective use of their free time.

Active displacement and sustainable development objectives applied to education

The United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was unanimously adopted in September 2015. It presents 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to eradicate poverty and protect the Earth, as well as ensure peace and prosperity. Among them, the 4th, which refers to education to improve the quality of life (QL) of people, is the basis of this article relating it to the 3rd on health and well-being, and the 11th which tries to make cities and human settlements sustainable. The objective is to demonstrate that active travel, mainly on foot and in cities, is a different, important and necessary form of Physical Activity (PA) that can be accessed through education. The training of Physical Education (PE) teachers in basic education is essential to achieve this objective. This paper presents the rationale for the practical application of active travel and contains a literature review that provides different city and author perspectives that reinforce the proposal. The research experience of the HUM653 Group, "Innovation in PA", adds educational innovation and leisure time management to the proposed objective, linking PA with teacher training, culture, the environment, and information and communication technologies (ICT) through activity designs, gymkhanas and GPS circuits, and the QL.

FACTOR ANALYSIS OF NON-FINANCIAL MOTIVATORS FOR SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF THE COMPANY

Factor analysis of non-financial motivators will be presented through a statistical model whose goal is to group factors. Composing a statistical model implies grouping the factors that determine the contributions of qualitative preference to business efficiency of the whole company. Empirical material is obtained by surveying the target group, and the response pattern to clarify the management problem is factor analysis. The purpose of factor analysis is to rationalize the number of dependent variables of business efficiency in relation to qualitative and quantitative requirements within the surveyed target group. Considering the modern lifestyle, it is reasonable to assume that general dissatisfaction level is increasing every day. This includes professional orientation, working conditions, leisure time management and all levels of interpersonal relationships such as collegial, friendly, partner and family relationships. It is reasonable to assume that within business systems there is a space for recognizing this dimension and its careful analysis that respects the non-economic dimension of employees’ (dis) satisfaction and manages business efficiency in terms of non-economic factors. This paper aims to present thorough analysis of grouped factors that are basically non-financial; they represent a group of spiritual factors that contribute to a better internal climate of the company. All this leads to a prosperous company management that can represent and promote the company in public well.

The relationship between leisure time management and leisure time benefit: A study on private sector employees

Research aim. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between leisure management and leisure benefits of individuals working in the private sector. Method. The sample of this study was formed by using the purposive sampling method. A total of 231 males and 118 females took part in the sample consisting of 349 participants. Free Time Management Scale and Leisure Benefit Scale were used to collect the data. To analyze the data MANOVA and Pearson-Correlation tests were performed. Findings. There are no significant differences between demographic variables and Free Time Management Scale total points. There is only a significant difference between work experience and Leisure Benefit Scale total points. Also, there is no significant correlation between the two scales’ dimensions. Conclusions. Briefly, it can be said that no significant relationship was found between the benefit of the participants from recreational activities and their perceptions of managing their leisure time.

A Comparative Study of Current Conditions in Leisure Time of Secondary Students

Leisure time is limited, and spending valuable leisure time can affect self-improvement and improve students’ quality of life. However, leisure time management varies by grade level and leisure hours. Accordingly, the current study aimed to explore the effect of grade levels and leisure hours on leisure time management. Moreover, this study compared to time spent on leisure and enforced leisure activities between school days and weekends. The participant included 398 high school students selected by stratified random sampling. A self-report survey adapted from previous studies was employed to explore leisure hours and enforced leisure and leisure time management. The reliability of the survey was acceptable. The results using ANOVA found that goal and priority setting differed by grade level. Students in higher grade levels had more goal and priority setting than those in lower grade levels. Furthermore, there was a difference in leisure hours in leisure time management. Students with lower leisure time were likely to possess higher leisure time management. The current findings further revealed that time spent on leisure and enforced leisure activities differed between school days and weekends. Students engaged in leisure and enforced leisure activities on weekends more than on school days. These results provide insight for instructors or teachers to support students’ behaviors in their free time.

Exercise in the time bind of work and family. Emotion management of personal leisure time among middle-aged Danish women

ABSTRACT The aim of the present study was to illuminate how middle-aged women in Denmark manage, practically and emotionally, exercise in personal leisure time within the constraints of an ongoing time bind related to the societal obligations of work and family. The study was inspired by the micro sociological perspective of Arlie Hochschild, and findings are based on empirical material from focus groups of middle-aged Danish women who completed a three months research based exercise intervention (N = 51), and individual follow-up interviews (N = 21). We elucidate how the societal obligations of being successful at work, being a good mother, and being physically active creates a time bind in the everyday life of middle-aged women. Instead of having more leisure time, middle-aged women experience continuous time demands of work flexibility and performance, as well as new time demanding care duties linked to their children, parents, or grandchildren. We conclude that the personal leisure time of Danish women, exemplified by participation in an exercise intervention, is highly constrained by the time bind of market culture. Furthermore, prioritisation of personal leisure time involves considerable emotion management as a consequence of being unable to fulfil the societal obligations of their usual roles.

Management of leisure time by young adults with deeper intellectual disability

The aim of this article is to identify competences in the field of free time management by young people with deeper intellectual disabilities and the possibility of using it in terms of preferred forms and organizations. For the purposes of this publication, research was carried out on a group of 30 people with more severe intellectual disability with the use of two research tools. The necessity of further research on the given topic was emphasized.

Sociocultural factors contributing to waterpipe tobacco smoking among adolescents and young adult women: a qualitative study in Iran

ABSTRACT Purpose: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is currently a serious and growing public health threat in the world, especially in adolescents and young women. The aim of the study was to explore sociocultural factors contributing to WTS among adolescents and young adult women in Iran. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted from August 2017 to January 2019 in Isfahan and Hamadan cities, Iran; it included 13–30-year-old females with experience of WTS. For data collection, in-depth semi-structured personal interviews were conducted at participants’ preferred time and place. Concurrent with data collection, data were analysed through conventional content analysis. Results: The study participants described the various sociocultural factors contributing to WTS. These factors were categorized into four following main categories: waterpipe glamorization by its producers and sellers, media advertisement or silence, common sociocultural traditions, and governmental policies and regulations. Conclusion: A wide range of sociocultural factors affects WTS among Iranian adolescents and young adult women. Therefore, interdisciplinary multidimensional strategies are needed for WTS management and prevention among these at-risk groups. Public education, strict supervision of tobacco import, export, and selling, ample employment opportunities for young people and effective leisure time management are essential to reduce WTS.Abbreviation WTS: Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking; MPOWER: Monitor tobacco use and prevention policies, Protect people from tobacco smoke, Offer help to quit tobacco use, Warn about the dangers of tobacco, Enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, Raise taxes on tobacco

The Role of Leisure Management in Study-Leisure Conflict in Secondary Education

In the study where the relationship between study-leisure conflict and leisure management and the effect of leisure management on this conflict was investigated, it was also determined how certain variables changed the level of SLCS and LM. The study included 236 students studying in total 4 secondary and high schools in Ankara, and the data were obtained through personal information form as well as study-conflict and leisure management scales. Study and leisure conflict scale; &amp;ldquo;Study-Leisure Conflict Scale&amp;rdquo; is a measurement tool developed by Işık and Demirel (2018), inspired by the scale of &amp;ldquo;Measurement of Work-Leisure&amp;rdquo; (Tsaur et al., 2012), consisting of 20 questions and 5 sub-dimensions. &amp;ldquo;Leisure Management&amp;rdquo; scale is a measurement tool developed by Wang et al. (2011), consisting of 15 questions and 4 sub-dimensions and adapted to Turkish by Akg&amp;uuml;l and Karak&amp;uuml;&amp;ccedil;&amp;uuml;k (2015). Parametric tests were applied since it was determined that the data showed normal distribution. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, independent sample T test, one-way analysis of variance ANOVA test and Tukey (HSD-LSD) test were used for intra-group comparisons, and Pearson Correlation test and Regression analysis were used to determine the relationship and effect. The findings of the research show that the participants displayed a level of conflict below average; on the other hand, they showed a level of leisure management slightly above the average. Partial weak relations were determined between the study-leisure conflict scale and the leisure-time management scale, while at the same time; it decreased the level of leisure-study conflict of leisure time, although it was not significant. It is among other findings that certain variables change the measurement tools. As a result of the research, it is thought that the partial weak relations between study-leisure conflict and leisure management will return to the expected negative momentum by the students having effective knowledge and skills about leisure management. Accordingly, it is revealed by the findings of the study that more information on leisure time, management and conflict resolution should be transferred in education programs.

Leisure time management in the workplace: Providing a model

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The quality of working life in healthcare settings deserves considerable attention due to the vital importance of services delivered in healthcare businesses and organizations, and the direct effect of the employees’ mental

The Mediating Role of Leisure Time Management in The Effect of Stress Coping Methods on Leisure Satisfaction among Tourist Guides

The Mediating Role of Leisure Time Management in The Effect of Stress Coping Methods on Leisure Satisfaction among Tourist Guides

Validation of the Polish version of the Self-reported Experiences of Activity Settings (SEAS) questionnaire

Introduction: Despite the growing interest in various forms of leisure time management and their influence on various aspects of human life, still not enough attention is paid to understanding individual experiences of participation in classes. It is important not only what we do, but also how the activity affects overall well-being, functioning and role play in society. Objective: The aim of this work is to present the process of validation of the Polish version of the Self-reported Experiences of Activity Settings (SEAS) questionnaire. Material and methods: The study was conducted in a group of 153 people aged 10-22 years (mean 15.5 ± 3.3). The study participants were divided into four groups. The process of translation and cultural adaptation was carried out according to international rules developed by ISPOR. Results: The alpha Cronbach index for the whole questionnaire was 0.953. The internal alpha Cronbach index for question groups in the Polish version of the TeDeMAR questionnaire was higher or equal to 0.70 and close to the values of this index in the English version of the questionnaire. The results of the constancy test performed in group 4 showed no statistically significant differences (p&gt;0.05) between the individual question groups. Conclusions: The TeDeMAR questionnaire, as the Polish version of the SEAS questionnaire, met all validation criteria.