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Bult, M. K.; Verschuren, O.; Jongmans, M. J.; Lindeman, E.; Ketelaar, M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
In 2001 the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) defined participation as "someone's involvement in life situations". Participation in leisure activities contributes to the development of children and their quality of life. Children with physical disabilities are known to be at risk for participation in fewer activities. The group of…
Descriptors: Physical Disabilities, Quality of Life, Cognitive Ability, Participation
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Badia, Marta; Orgaz, Begona M.; Verdugo, Miguel A.; Ullan, Ana M.; Martinez, Magdalena M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
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…
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Quality of Life, Developmental Disabilities, Young Adults
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Wilson, Philip G.; Reid, Dennis H.; Green, Carolyn W. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2006
Observations were conducted of the in-home leisure activity of three adults with severe disabilities in three supported independent living (SIL) sites. Results indicated a lack of leisure engagement. Potentially preferred, typical leisure activities were then identified by consulting lists of common leisure activities, surveying adults in…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Independent Living, Leisure Time, Severe Disabilities