Serious Leisure and Passion in University Programs for Seniors.

Perseverance and persistence, effort, leisure career, permanent acquisitions, specific norms, and identification with the occupation are some of the hallmarks of the serious leisure perspective. The Dualistic Model of Passion (DMP) understands passion as a strong inclination towards an activity that a person loves, considers important, and in which they invest a great amount of time and energy. This article proposes to explore these two theoretical constructs that converge in their conceptual bases, in a group of older people who regularly participate in university training programs throughout life. The sample is made up of 157 persons over 60 years old enrolled in courses for the elderly at the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain). The quantitative findings revealed: (1) that there are no significant differences according to sociodemographic variables, (2) that learning throughout life in the case of older people can be converted into serious leisure, and (3) that the participants in training programs for seniors develop a harmonious passion for such activity.

The relationship between serious leisure and recreation specialization in sportspeople with and without physical disabilities.

This study analyzes whether the relationship between serious leisure and recreation specialization differs for federated sportspeople with and without physical disabilities. Sportspeople with and without physical disabilities in the Basque Country (Spain) (n = 370) completed a questionnaire assessing the component dimensions of two constructs, "serious leisure" and "recreation specialization". The Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure (SLIM) and the Recreation Specialization Index (RSI) were used in the analysis. Results showed an association between these concepts in competitive sports in both samples. However, the magnitudes of association between the total of both concepts were higher in the group with physical disabilities. Regarding perceptions about their sports practice, the group without physical disabilities showed higher levels of specialization but there were no substantial differences between their levels of serious leisure participation. In conclusion, seriousness and specialization were found to be key issues for sportspeople's practice of leisure, regardless of their physical condition.

Self-Managed Leisure, Satisfaction, and Benefits Perceived by Disabled Youth in Northern Spain.

Positive leisure is widely accepted as contributing to the development of self-autonomy and well-being of young people during their transition to adulthood (Glendenning et al., 2003; Coleman, 2011). However, there has been little research on these issues among young people with disabilities. In this study, we analyzed the relationship between self-managed leisure, satisfaction with leisure, and emotional, cognitive, and behavioral benefits as perceived by young people with disabilities. The sample consisted of 400 young people (48.8% female) with disabilities (hearing, physical, intellectual, and visual), aged between 15 and 29 years, who live in the Basque region of northern Spain. Results revealed the following conclusions. First, gender and type of disability relate to the degree of self-management associated with leisure. Second, there was a significant association between the degree of satisfaction with leisure and level of self-management associated with leisure and this relationship varied by disability type but not gender. Third, leisure independently organized by young people (self-managed) was associated with higher perceived psychological benefits (emotional and cognitive) connected with their leisure engagement.

O milagre do Candeal e a pedagogia do ócio humanista: transformações sociais a partir da música / The miracle of Candeal and the pedagogy of humanistic leisure: social transformations from music

Pautado nos registros fílmicos do documentário El Milagro del Candeal este estudo teve por objetivo analisar se há relações entre ações realizadas na periferia de Salvador, Bahia, e a pedagogia do ocio humanista. A relação dialógica entre pedagogia humanista e Candeal foi observada nas transformações locais, tanto nas estruturas físicas e urbanísticas, quanto no fortalecimento de seus moradores. A organização em torno da música corrobora potenciais educativos do lazer e suas interferências na transformação social. As ações sócio educativas no Candeal desenvolvidas pelo Pracatum, escola de música, promovem a educação musical em harmonia com os valores da educação cidadã, a partir de uma pedagogia social dinâmica e transformadora. As cenas fílmicas ultrapassam as fronteiras da musicalidade e apontam fortalecer o sentido de pertencimento, reforçando valores, identidade e senso comunitário dos moradores.

Based on the film records of the documentary El Milagro del Candeal, this study aimed to analyze if there are relations between actions carried out in the periphery of Salvador, Bahia, and the pedagogy of humanistic leisure. The dialogical relationship between humanist pedagogy and Candeal was observed in the local transformations, both in the physical and urban structures, and in the strengthening of its inhabitants. The organization around music corroborates educational potential of leisure and its interference in social transformation. The socio-educational actions in Candeal developed by Pracatum, music school, promote musical education in harmony with the values of citizen education, based on a dynamic and transformative social pedagogy. The film scenes go beyond the boundaries of musicality and aim to strengthen the sense of belonging, reinforcing values, identity and community sense of the residents.

Valoración psicométrica de la versión española del SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) en contextos deportivos / Avaliação psicométrica da versão espanhola do SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) em contextos desportivos / Psychometric assessment of the Spanish version of the SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) in sporting contexts

El ocio serio explica el compromiso e implicación en prácticas de ocio con el fin de adquirir y expresar las destrezas necesarias para llevarlas a cabo. El SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) es un instrumento dedicado a la evaluación de este concepto. El presente estudio tiene por objeto analizar las características psicométricas y la validez estructural del SLIM. Participan en el estudio 232 deportistas federados amateurs a quienes se les aplicó la versión de 54 ítems del SLIM. Para la validez del constructo se probaron los modelos teóricos propuestos por Gould, Moore, Karlin, Gaede, Walker y Dotterweich (2011) a través de Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC). El modelo de medida ofreció unos muy adecuados índices de ajuste (χ²(9) = 15,23, p = ,087, χ²/gl = 3,29, GFI = ,97, CFI = ,98, SRMR = ,04, RMSEA = ,05 [,02 a ,09]) con índices de Fiabilidad Compuesta entre ,71 y ,86. Un segundo modelo, llamado inventario no tuvo inicialmente una buena adecuación y fue redefinido obteniendo un nuevo modelo de tres factores que explican adecuadamente los beneficios del ocio serio (χ²(49) = 126,36, p < ,001, χ²/gl = 2,86, GFI = ,92, CFI = ,93, SRMR = ,06, RMSEA = ,078 [,05 a ,10]). Los resultados del estudio muestran unas adecuadas características psicométricas del SLIM y la posibilidad de ser utilizado como un indicador de ocio serio en las prácticas deportivas (AU)

The serious leisure explains the commitment and involvement in leisure practices in order to acquire and express the skills needed to carry them out. The SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) is an instrument used to the measure and evaluate of this concept. The main objective of this study is to analyze the psychometric characteristics and structural validity of the SLIM. Involved in the study 232 amateur sportspeople who were administered the 54-item version of SLIM. For the construct validity, theoretical models proposed by Gould, Moore, Karlin, Gaede, Walker and Dotterweich (2011) through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were tested. The measure model offered very appropriate fit index (χ²(9) = 15,23, p = ,087, χ²/df = 3,29, GFI = ,97, CFI = ,98, SRMR = ,04, RMSEA = ,05 [,02-,09]) with Composite Reliability index between ,71 and ,86. A second model, called inventory, initially did not have a good fit and was redefined getting a new three-factor model that adequately explain the serious leisure benefits (χ²(49) = 126,36, p <0,001, χ²/df = 2,86, GFI = ,92, CFI = ,93, SRMR = ,06, RMSEA = ,078 [,05-,10]). The study results show adequate psychometric characteristics of SLIM and the possibility of being used as an indicator of serious leisure in sports (AU)

O lazer sério explica o compromisso e envolvimento em práticas de lazer a fim de adquirir e expressar as habilidades necessárias para realizá-las. O SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) é um instrumento dedicado à avaliação deste conceito. O presente estudo tem por objetivo analisar as propriedades psicométricas e a validade estrutural do SLIM. Participaram no estudo 232 desportistas amadores aos quais foi aplicada a versão de 54 itens do SLIM. Para a validade de constructo foram testados os modelos teóricos propostos por Gould, Moore, Karlin, Gaede, Walker e Dotterweich (2011) através de análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC). O modelo de medida ofereceu índices de ajuste muito apropriados (χ²(9) = 15,23, p = ,087, χ²/gl = 3,29, GFI = ,97, CFI = ,98, SRMR = ,04, RMSEA = ,05 [,02 a ,09]) com índices de confiabilidade composta entre ,71 e ,86. Um segundo modelo, chamado inventário, inicialmente, não teve um bom ajuste e foi redefinido obtendo-se um novo modelo de três fatores que explicam adequadamente os benefícios de lazer sério (χ²(49) = 126,36, p < ,001, χ²/gl = 2,86, GFI = ,92, CFI = ,93, SRMR = ,06, RMSEA = ,078 [,05 a ,10]). Os resultados do estudo mostram características psicométricas adequadas do SLIM e a possibilidade de ser utilizado como um indicador de lazer sério nos desportos (AU)

Barreras percibidas entre los jóvenes para no participar en actividades de ocio / Barriers to participation in leisure activities as perceived by young peole

Este artículo se centra en conocer qué factores del ámbito escolar, familiar y personal son percibidos por los jóvenes, en función del género, como barreras para la no participación en actividades de ocio que les gustan. Las barreras han sido un tema ampliamente estudiado por la psicología social desde los años 80, abordando estudios que se han centrado en colectivos concretos e identificando en todos los casos barreras de diferente naturaleza: económicas, sociales, educativas y psicológicas. El colectivo joven ha sido también estudiado, desde diferentes ópticas, poniendo el acento, por un lado en la evolución de las prácticas de ocio y por otro, en los riesgos asociados a conductas de ocio juvenil; indudablemente cabe destacar el papel del ocio en ese ciclo vital como: ámbito de socialización, factor que contribuye al desarrollo de la identidad y elemento de bienestar personal. En este estudio, de ámbito estatal, participan 684 jóvenes estudiantes de institutos, cuyas edades se encuentran entre los 16 y 27 años. Uno de los principales resultados obtenidos es que los jóvenes practican más actividades de índole recreativa, tales como estar con los amigos o navegar por Internet, y que a pesar de que les gustaría practicar más deporte no lo hacen por falta de tiempo, esta barrera es mayor en las chicas que presentan menor disponibilidad. También aparecen diferencias significativas por género en la percepción de bienestar

This article focuses on knowing that factors of school, family and personal sphere are perceived by young people, by gender, as barriers for non-participation in leisure activities they like. Barriers has been a topic widely studied by social psychology from the 80s, addressing studies have focused on specific groups and identifying in all cases barriers of different nature: economic, social, educational and psychological. The youth has also been studied from different perspectives, with emphasis on the one hand in the evolution of leisure practices and on the other, the risks associated with behaviors of youth leisure; undoubtedly it has to include the role of leisure in that life step as an area of socialization, factor that contributes to the development of identity and personal welfare. In this study, at national level, 684 young high school students, whose ages are between 16 and 27 years. One of the main results is that young people practice more activities of a recreational nature, like being with friends or surfing the Internet, and that although they would like to practice more sport do not for lack of time, this barrier is higher in girls who have less availability. Significant gender differences also appear in the perception of well-being