Collected data from wildlife refuge visitors to examine relationships between service quality, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions. Specific psychological benefits visitors obtained from the visit did not significantly contribute to perceptions of service quality. Results verified the existence of service quality and visitor satisfaction at…

The relationship between an individual's inner needs and choice of lesiure activity to satisfy those needs is explored. (JD)

A longitudinal study of leisure participation and motivation revealed that sports/recreation, unstructured leisure activities, domestic, organizational, and intellectual activities showed significant five-year stability coefficients. Motivations for leisure activities--achievement, supervising others, social interaction, creativity, physical and…

In a nationwide survey of 1,000 households, the male and female heads-of-households were asked to evaluate the importance of each of 32 satisfaction statements in relation to each of three of their favorite leisure-time pursuits, and the results are reported. (DS)

This study examined whether or not there are significant age group differences in leisure satisfaction and also tested a leisure satisfaction model. Of the eight variables hypothesized to be related to leisure satisfaction, two emerged as significant. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

This study analyzed pre- and post-vacation data from 129 subjects relating to demographic, work-related, and vacation-related variables. Five vacation satisfaction variables were revealed. The findings are discussed in terms of similarity to quality of life research and in terms of practical implications. (Author/MT)

Results of a study of different social groups (family, friends, and a mixture of family members and friends) showed that, for selected activities, social groups differed in the way they defined the experiences offered by those activities. The extent of the differences varied by the type of activity: boat fishing, powerboating, and swimming. (FG)

Studies were conducted to determine personal satisfactions individuals obtained from leisure activities that were not obtained from work activities. Results of samples indicated that the four primary motivations were intimacy, relaxation, achievement, and power. Additional satisfactions included novelty, intellectual enjoyment, sociability, and…

The purpose of the study was to distinguish the relative roles of recreation activity participation and recreation satisfaction in life satisfaction of retirees using canonical correlation analysis. Other variables compared were gender, age, marital status, annual income, self-rated health, religiosity, retirement choice, and mobility. Results are…

To develop an instrument to measure satisfaction gained as a result of participation in leisure activities, literature was reviewed and categories of effects were defined as elements of a measurement scale. Categories included psychological, educational, social, relaxational, physiological, and aesthetic effects. (JN)

Various reasons were explored to explain why individuals cease to participate in ongoing sports activities. The major reasons given were: (1) changes in the physical ability of the individual; and (2) changes in the relationships between the individual and the sports environment. (JN)

Three indicators of the perceived conflict between urban cross-country skiers and snowmobilers in Alberta show that the conflict is asymmetrical. Skiers perceive snowmobilers as interfering negatively with their activity, while snowmobilers enjoy or are indifferent to meeting skiers. (Authors/JN)

The possibility that participants in sport and games of a similar nature will find satisfaction in substituting one type of recreation for another is a possible factor to consider in planning and managing recreation facilities. (JD)

This study examined the relationship of perceived social competence to leisure participation, leisure satisfaction, and life satisfaction in middle aged and older adults using a sample of 205 people aged 41 to 86. Findings and conclusions are discussed. (Author/MT)

The relationship between work and leisure was examined to explain why an activity can be work to one person and leisure to another and why an activity can be leisure at one time and work at another. Attitudes of professional and amateur soccer players and gardeners were studied to form hypotheses. (PP)