Italian Adolescents and Leisure: The Role of Engagement and Optimal Experience.
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| Title: | Italian Adolescents and Leisure: The Role of Engagement and Optimal Experience. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Delle Fave, Antonella, Bassi, Marta |
| Source: | New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. Spr 2003 (99):79-93. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2003 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Athletics, Cultural Influences, Foreign Countries, Hobbies, Individual Development, Leisure Time, Moods, Recreational Reading, Well Being |
| Geographic Terms: | Italy |
| ISSN: | 1520-3247 |
| Abstract: | Used the experience sampling method to examine the psychological experiences of Italian adolescents in different leisure activities and their relationship to adolescent development. Found that structured activities, such as sports, hobbies, and reading related to high involvement, challenge, and experience of skills. Unstructured or relaxed leisure was associated with lower mood, lack of meaning, and disengagement. Concluded that the Aristotelian ideal of reflective leisure is rare among modern adolescents. (KB) |
| Entry Date: | 2003 |
| Accession Number: | EJ671977 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Used the experience sampling method to examine the psychological experiences of Italian adolescents in different leisure activities and their relationship to adolescent development. Found that structured activities, such as sports, hobbies, and reading related to high involvement, challenge, and experience of skills. Unstructured or relaxed leisure was associated with lower mood, lack of meaning, and disengagement. Concluded that the Aristotelian ideal of reflective leisure is rare among modern adolescents. (KB) |
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| ISSN: | 1520-3247 |
