EXAMINATION OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEISURE BOREDOM AND LEISURE CONSTRAINTS

Behlül ÖZDEDEOĞLU¹ , FEYZA MERYEM KARA²

The purpose of this research was to analyze the relation between leisure boredom and leisure constraints in individuals, who are participants/non-participants of recreational activities and living in Ankara, and the relation between leisure boredom and leisure constraints in terms of demographic variables. 238 people who living in Turkey, Ankara city (Altındağ, Çankaya, Etimegut and Mamak)-participant/non-participant of recreational activities- 152 women and 86 male participated in this study. As a data collection tool, “Leisure Boredom Scale” and “Leisure Constraints Questionnaire-18”, were used. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistical methods, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation test. In addition, research results showed that participants’ scores obtained from “Leisure Boredom Scale” and “Leisure Constraints Questionnaire-18”, there was a statistically significant difference in gender, marital status and age variables, and there was a significant relationship between these variables (p<0.05). As a result, it was determined that there was a statistically significant and positive relationship between leisure boredom and leisure constraints (p<0.05).

Keywords
Leisure, Leisure Boredom, Leisure Constraints, Physical Activity, Recreation,