Topic 10: Leisure Constraints

Question 1

Definition of leisure constraints

Answer 1

Barriers, restraining factors, etc perceived or real that influence an individuals participation frequency, intensity, quality, etc in a leisure activity

Question 2

3 types of leisure constraints

Answer 2

• interpersonal
• intrapersonal
• structural

Question 3

Intrapersonal constraints

Answer 3

individuals psychological state (depression, attitude, stress)

Question 4

Interpersonal constraints

Answer 4

interactions with other people and relationships between people

Question 5

Structural constraints

Answer 5

costs of participation, time and other commitments, facilities, geographical

Question 6

Consequences of constraints

Answer 6

• type of participation
• frequency of participation
• experience of participation
• level of satisfaction
• benefits gained

Question 7

Why study constraints

Answer 7

• develop strategies to overcome them
• increase quantity and quantify
• enhance our understanding of complex ways leisure is constrained
• gain insights regarding leisure participation

Question 8

Initially researchers assumed that constraints were ..

Answer 8

• immovable, satin obstacles

- biggest impact constraints had was to limit participation in leisure

Question 9

Leisure research changed when later research explored the concept of ..

Answer 9

constraint negotiation and idea that its not just participation that’s affected by constraints but leisure presences as well

Question 10

Constraint negotiation

Answer 10

ability to negotiate to participate in the desire leisure activity

Question 11

Negotiation strategies

Answer 11

• make stronger commitment to leisure
• modify the way leisure participations occur
• adopt a more relaxed attitude to life
• adjust costs of leisure participation
• adopt family related strategies