Naslov
Quality of leisure time as a protective factor for the development of behavioural problems: project preliminary data

Autori
Belošević, Matea ; Ferić, Martina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
PREVENTION IN A COVID RECOVERY SOCIETY: Challenges of planning and implementing prevention approaches in the new normality / - , 2021, 33-33

Skup
12th European Society for Prevention Research conference and members’ meeting (EUSPR 2021)

Mjesto i datum
Online, 29.09.2021. - 01.10.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
leisure time ; risk behaviours

Sažetak
During the year 2021, Laboratory for Prevention Research (ERF, UNIZG, Croatia) conducted a project with the purpose to explore the influence of structured leisure time on mitigating adolescents' involvement in risk behaviours. Background of the research was Leisure Activity-Context- Experience Model and risk behaviours, since leisure can be a powerful context for positive youth development, but also a context for youth involvement in risk behaviours. The sample consists of a total population of high school students from one county in Croatia (2, 977 students, from 9 high schools). The age of the participants ranged from 14 to 20 years (51% female). The data show that 57% of the participants currently participate in structured leisure activities. In terms of motivation for participating in structured leisure activities, participants assessed intrinsic and identified motivation the highest and amotivation for participation the lowest. Participants also reported that participation in structured leisure activities contribute, on the one hand, to the development of teamwork and social skills and taking initiative and on the other to the experience of stressful situations and social exclusion. Concerning substance use, 39% of participants used alcohol and 5% of participants used cannabis in the last month. Regarding risk sexual behaviours, 29% of participants had experienced sexual intercourse, and of those 16% reported having experienced it before the age of 14. Unprotected sexual intercourse in the past 6 months under the influence of alcohol was reported by 15% and under the influence of cannabis by 6% of participants. The research intended to obtain quality epidemiological data on adolescents that could serve as a foundation for planning preventive interventions. The broader perspective and understanding of adolescents' leisure time and how it influences adolescent's behaviour and/or developmental outcomes is important for planning evidence-based strategies and interventions in the field of adolescents’ leisure time

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijske znanosti

POVEZANOST RADA