Leisure attitudes of varsity athletes vs. nonvarsity athletes
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ABSTRACT:
A study was undertaken to determine whether intercollegiate varsity athletes differ from nonvarsity athletes with regard to their leisure attitudes. 197 usable questionnaires were returned by varsity athletes and 112 usable questionnaires by nonvarsity athletes. The Leisure Attitude Inventory was administered to the subjects. Scores on the inventory could range from 10, indicating a negative attitude toward leisure, to 40, indicating a positive attitude. The score for varsity athletes was 30 per cent while the nonvarsity athletes' was 32.8. Varsity athletes had significantly lower leisure attitudes than nonvarsity athletes. Another significant relationship observed was between race and leisure attitude. Black respondents scored 29.77 on the scale while Caucasians scored 31.77. Determines whether intercollegiate varsity athletes differ from non-varsity athletes with regard to their leisure attitudes. Uses the spillover theory of leisure as a theoretical framework. Hypothesizes that a work-like approach to a leisure activity may result in a spillover effect in which not only that sport but all leisure is received negatively. Questionnaires are given to all varsity athletes at a large university and active participants in the competitive club sports program. Results indicate that varsity athletes have significantly lower leisure attitudes scores than non-varsity athletes. Finds race to be significantly related to leisure attitudes.
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