Study Michalos & Zumbo (2003): study CA British Columbia 1999

Public

18+ aged, general public, British Columbia, USA, 1999

Sample

Respondents

N = 440

Non Response

17,6

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label

Psychological benefits (of leisure)

Our Classification

Error Estimates

α = .85,

Remarks

N = 440

Distribution

M = 4,1

Operationalization

Self report on 13 questions about rewards of leisure;
a I freely choose the activities I do in my leisure time
b: My leisure activities are very interesting to me
c: I emjoy doing my leisure activities
d: I am frustrated in my free time
e: My leisure activities give me self confidence
f: My leisure activities give me a sense of accomplishment
g: I use many different skills and abilities in my leisure activities
h: I consider my leisure activities a waste of time
i: When I am doing leisure activities I become fully involved in the activity
j: My choice of leisure activities are limited by my lack of skills
k: I feel lonely in my free time
l: My leisure activities are intellectually challinging
m: Generally, my leisure activits have a positive effect upon my life

Rated strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5)

Observed Relation with Happiness