Söderback I, Hammarlund C. A leisure-time frame of reference based on a literature analysis.
Occup Ther Health Care 1992;
8:105-133. [PMID:
23931453 DOI:
10.1080/j003v08n04_08]
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Abstract
The aims of this study were, through literature analyses, to identify the concept 'leisure time,' to design a model of leisure time and to study the empirical methods used in research literature on leisure time. The data for this article consisted of occupational therapy literature including 48 articles found through a search of the MEDLINE and PsychLIT databases for the period 1975-1989. The methods used for identifying and coding these data based on a set of questions presented by Guba and Lincoln (1985). For discovering the empirical methods used in the material, the work of Ostrow and Caplan (1985) was followed. The data analysis led to the development of a frame of reference of leisure time as used in occupational therapy literature. This model consists of the following dimensions: time, intrinsic motivation, free choice of activity, capability, structure of social and culture environment, leisure-time activity engaged in, goals, pleasure for pleasure's sake, diversion, recreation, relaxation, self-fulfillment, influence on individual, leisure role, leisure behavior, and satisfied harmonious person.
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