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Leisure, Health, and Disability: A Review and Discussion

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
September 1990

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There is growing evidence that leisure is an important aspect of people's lives. The satisfactions gained from leisure often outweigh those gained from employment or other work activities. Individuals with disabilities are no exception to this phenomenon. Opportunity to engage in leisure activities of one's choosing is paramount to a disabled person's health and well-being. The purposes of this article are to: (a) describe the potential benefits of participation in recreation and leisure to individuals with disabilities, (b) describe what is currently known about leisure and disability, and (c) suggest research directions. An enabling model of leisure and mental health is offered.

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Il est de plus en plus établi que le loisir constitue un aspect important de la vie. La satisfaction puisée dans le loisir dépasse souvent celle qu'on peut tirer d'un emploi ou de d'autres activités de travail. La possibilité de s'impliquer dans des activités de loisirs de son choix est cruciale pour la santé et le bien-être de la personne handicapée. Les buts de cet article sont de: (a) décrire les avantages potentiels d'une participation active des personnes handicapées à des activités récréatives ou de loisirs, (b) décrire ce qu'on sait aujourd'hui sur le loisir et le handicap, et (c) suggérer des orientations de recherche. Un modèle de développement des habiletés, en loisir et en santé mentale est présenté.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 9Number 2September 1990
Pages: 111 - 122

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Version of record online: 29 April 2009

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Linda L. Caldwell
University of North Carolina
Adrienne A. Gilbert
University of Waterloo

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