An exploratory study of perceived freedom in leisure between HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS

Date Issued
December 1, 1996
Author(s)
Hayes, Heather
Advisor(s)
Gene Hayes
Additional Advisor(s)
Mary Dale Blanton
John Ray
Jack Ellison
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived freedom in leisure between HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS. Sub-problems included:

  1. Determining the perceived leisure competence of HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS.
  2. Determining the perceived leisure control of HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS.
  3. Determining the leisure needs of HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS.
  4. Determining the depth of involvement in leisure experiences of HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS.
Research questions for this study included:
  1. What is the difference in perceived leisure competence between HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS?
  2. What is the difference in perceived leisure control between HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS?
  3. What is the difference in the leisure needs between HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS?
  4. What is the difference in the depth of involvement in leisure experiences between HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS?
For the study, participants consisted of HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS who were associated with Triangle AIDS Network of Beaumont, Texas and Immunosize of Dallas, Texas. The participants were asked to respond to the twenty-five questions contained on the Leisure Diagnostic Battery Short Form B, which measured perceived fi-eedom in leisure. A total of forty-one questionnaires were returned, however two were unusable due to incomplete answers. Data were presented according to the four research questions. The conclusion was made that there was no observable difference in the perceived freedom in leisure between HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS. Recommendations for future research concerning the recreation and leisure needs of HIV positive individuals and persons with AIDS include an in depth assessment of the recreation and leisure needs of an organization serving this population, a replication of the current study utilizing more than two agencies, and use of a self-designed survey.

Degree
Master of Science
Major
Human Performance and Sport Studies
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