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Entertaining situated messaging at home [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Leisure and entertainment-based computing has been traditionally associated with interactive entertainment media and game playing, yet the forms of engagement offered by these technologies only support a small part of how we act when we are at leisure ...
Perry, M, Rachovides, R
core   +1 more source

Relationship between specific leisure activities and successful aging among older adults

open access: yesJournal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 2023
Background/Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the association between specific leisure activities and successful aging among older adults, using data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey.
Xiaoguang Zhao, Jiabin Yu, Nan Liu
doaj   +1 more source

Leisure Activities in Political Perspective

open access: yesУправленческое консультирование, 2019
The paper considers the fundamental notions and interpretations of leisure activities, their impact on the personality development, as well as their social and political significance.The authors provide a systematic sequential analysis of both historical
T. V. Vdovenko, N. V. Gants
doaj   +1 more source

Explosive Strength and Speed as Potential Determinants of Success in Youth Figure Skating Competitions

open access: yesApplied Sciences
This study aimed to determine the extent to which explosive and reactive strength of the lower limbs, as well as acceleration in running and skating speed, predict figure skating competition results in youth skaters.
Jiri Helesic, Michal Lehnert
doaj   +1 more source

Occupational and leisure time physical activity in contrasting relation to ambulatory blood pressure [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background: While moderate and vigorous leisure time physical activities are well documented to decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease, several studies have demonstrated an increased risk for cardiovascular disease in workers with high occupational
A Holtermann   +40 more
core   +2 more sources

Leisure and education: insights from a time-use analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The impact of education on participation in leisure activities is of particular relevance when analysing education and educational policies and for understanding leisure and leisure policy design.
Calero, Jorge, 1963-   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Factors Associated With Leisure Participation Among the Elderly Living in Long-term Care Facilities

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gerontology, 2010
Background: A lack of participation in leisure activities often leads to depression in the elderly. This study investigated the factors impacting leisure participation among the elderly living in long-term care facilities.
Li Li   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Marketing implications of traditional and ICT-mediated leisure activities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
This study investigates the role of traditional and information and communication technology (ICT)-mediated leisure activities in consumer behaviour.
Lee, R.Y., Murphy, J., Zorn, S.F.
core   +1 more source

Lived and Care Experiences of Chronic Musculoskeletal Shoulder Pain in Australian Adults: A Qualitative Study

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Australian evidence on lived and care experiences of chronic musculoskeletal shoulder pain (CMSP), irrespective of disorder classification or disease, is limited. However, such evidence is important for person‐centered care and informing local service pathways and care guidelines or standards.
Sonia Ranelli   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Creativity and Leisure During COVID-19: Examining the Relationship Between Leisure Activities, Motivations, and Psychological Well-Being

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
Social distancing policies have been implemented around the world to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These measures have included temporary restrictions on mass gatherings and the closure of public facilities, limiting the ...
K. F. Morse   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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