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Personal factors and perceived barriers to participation in leisure activities for young and adults with
Marta Badia1, Begoña M Orgaz, Miguel A Verdugo
1University of Salamanca, INICO, Institute on Community Integration, Avda de la Merced 109-131, 37005 Salamanca, Spain. badia@usal.es
Abstract:
Participation in leisure activities has been identified as a factor that favors inclusion in the community and it also contributes to a better quality of life. This study analyzed the influence of certain personal characteristics and environmental factors in the participation in leisure activities of youngsters and adults with developmental disabilities. A cross-sectional design was used with a convenience sample of 237 people, aged 17-65, living in the community. The participants completed the Spanish version of the Leisure Assessment Inventory, and information about the personal and disability-related factors was obtained through a questionnaire. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to determine the personal factors, disability-related factors, and perceived barriers to leisure participation. The results show that participation in leisure activities is determined more by personal factors and perceived barriers than by disability-related factors.
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