Sneegas (1989) Social skills: an integral component of leisure participation and therapeutic recreation services

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CONTRIBUTORS:

Author:

Sneegas, J. J. (b. ----, d. ----)

JOURNAL:

Therapeutic Recreation Journal (TRJ), 23(2), 30 - 40.

YEAR:

1989

PUB TYPE:

Journal Article

SUBJECT(S):

recreation; therapy; leisure; behaviour; participation; lifestyle; sociology

DISCIPLINE:

No discipline assigned

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https://secure.sportquest.com/su.cfm?articleno=241089&title=241089

LANGUAGE:

English

PUB ID:

103-340-079 (Last edited on 2006/05/25 12:56:24 GMT-6)

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ABSTRACT:
Social interaction is a common element of the leisure lifestyle of most adults. Although little leisure behavior research has been conducted specifically to examine social leisure, accumulated evidence indicates that social involvement is both a primary leisure activity, as well as a motivation for involvement in other leisure activities. Social skills are necessary to facilitate positive social interaction. Deficits in social skills are common in many populations served by therapeutic recreation. These individuals need assistance in the development of social skills in order to experience a more satisfying leisure lifestyle. Within therapeutic recreation, social skill development plays an important role in therapy, leisure education and recreation participation services. For many clients, social skill development may be a primary need as social involvement is such an integral aspect of the leisure experience. Reviews the research that has examined the social aspects of leisure activity, and observes that the importance of social involvement as a motivator to participate in leisure, and as a source of leisure satisfaction, is obvious. Discusses the construct of social competence, and considers the importance of addressing social skills in therapeutic recreation services. Looks at documentation of deficiencies in social skills among individuals with chemical dependency, individuals with mental retardation, residents of long-term care facilities, clients in psychiatric settings, as well as children with learning disabilities. Shows how social skills play an important role in all three components of Peterson and Gunn's (1984) Therapeutic Recreation Service Model: therapy, leisure education, and recreation participation. Describes two approaches to social skill development: one based on cognitive problem skills training, and the other focused on the performance aspects of social behaviour.

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