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1Applied Economics Department, University of Malaga, Plaza de El Ejido s/n, 29.071 Malaga, Spain.
Disability and Health Journal
|April 1, 2014
Summary
People with disabilities, especially those with activity limitations, spend less time on social leisure and more on passive activities. Improving accessibility and inclusive programs is crucial for their social integration and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Leisure time significantly impacts health, wellness, and quality of life.
- Research on leisure for individuals with disabilities is notably limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare leisure time allocation between people with and without disabilities.
- To analyze determinants of time spent on active, passive, and social leisure activities.
Main Methods:
- Utilized individual-level data from the 2002-2003 Time Use Survey for Spain.
- Employed the social model of disability as a theoretical framework.
- Estimated time spent on leisure activities for non-disabled, non-limited disabled, and limited disabled individuals.
Main Results:
- Individuals with daily activity limitations engage more in passive leisure (e.g., TV, reading) and less in social entertainment (e.g., theater, events).
- Significant variations in leisure time were observed based on gender, age, marital status, and number of children.
Conclusions:
- Accessible facilities and leisure installations are essential to promote participation.
- Combating barriers and discrimination is necessary to encourage physical activity and social engagement.
- Developing and implementing tailored leisure activities can enhance social integration and life satisfaction for people with disabilities.
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