THE LEISURE DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY: MEASURING PERCEIVED FREEDOM IN LEISURE uri icon

abstract

  • This paper describes the conceptualization and development of instrumentation to measure an individuals perceived freedom in leisure. The instrumentation builds on the leisure as state of mind view utilizing elements of attribution theory, and work involving playfulness, optimum arousal, and leisure need satisfaction to build a conceptual basis for understanding leisure as a subjective experience. Scales representing five key concepts were developed. These included perceived leisure competence, perceived leisure locus of control, leisure needs, playfulness, and depth of involvement in leisure. Several other scales or tests representing knowledge of leisure opportunities, leisure preferences, and barriers to leisure fulfillment were also developed. Together these instruments compose the Leisure Diagnostic Battery. Testing revealed acceptable levels of alpha reliability. Validity has been tested utilizing a confirmatory factor analysis and correlations of scale scores with other related variables. Work to date suggests the value and utility of the developed materials. An outline of future development work is also provided. 1984 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights received.

published proceedings

  • Loisir et Socit / Society and Leisure

author list (cited authors)

  • Witt, P. A., & Ellis, G. D.

citation count

  • 14

complete list of authors

  • Witt, Peter A||Ellis, Gary D

publication date

  • January 1984