Therapeutic Recreation: Leisure Satisfaction Measure and Leisure Motivation Scale

This article discusses the factors engaging and motivating individuals in leisure activities through Leisure Satisfaction Measure and Leisure Motivation Scale. The questionnaire for LSM and LMS has been provided along with their mean and variance values. The highest stimulating factor for leisure activities is identified as Psychological factors. The article is relevant for therapeutic recreation and can be useful for students studying related courses.

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Therapeutic Recreation
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Table of Contents
Leisure Satisfaction Measure (LSM)...............................................................................................2
Leisure Motivation Scale (LMS).....................................................................................................6
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................15

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Leisure Satisfaction Measure (LSM)
Questionnaire for Leisure Satisfaction Measure (LSM)
Question
No.
Factors appealing in
leisure activity Please Circle Answer
1 To be active 1 2 3 4 5
2 For competing against
others 1 2 3 4 5
3 To check for the abilities 1 2 3 4 5
4 To escape the duties of
everyday life 1 2 3 4 5
5 For improving my
abilities and skills 1 2 3 4 5
6 I enjoy mastering the
things 1 2 3 4 5
7 To be good in doing them 1 2 3 4 5
8 To challenge the abilities
which I posses 1 2 3 4 5
9 For being socially skilful
and competent 1 2 3 4 5
10 For gaining the feeling of
belongingness 1 2 3 4 5
11
I believe it is good
manner to develop the
social skills
1 2 3 4 5
12
I like to accomplish the
goals in a cooperative
manner
1 2 3 4 5
13 To Get mental relaxation 1 2 3 4 5
14 To get physical relaxation 1 2 3 4 5
15 To be in a calm
atmosphere 1 2 3 4 5
16 To give my mind rest 1 2 3 4 5
17 For getting ample rest 1 2 3 4 5
18 For maintaining a good
physical shape 1 2 3 4 5
19
For developing the
abilities and physical
skills
1 2 3 4 5
20 To get a good sleep 1 2 3 4 5

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21 Getting a feeling of
achievement 1 2 3 4 5
22 For avoiding the crowded
areas 1 2 3 4 5
23
For performing
something simple and
easy
1 2 3 4 5
24 Leisure time instigates
me to be in a good mood 1 2 3 4 5
Table: Questionnaire for LSM
(Source: As created by the author)
The questionnaire has been formulated as per the factors engaging an individual in their
leisure activity. In total 24 questions have been selected. The responses are segregated in a range
of 5 likert scale options namely 1= Never True, 2= Seldom True, 3 = Somewhat True, 4 = Often
True, 5 = Always True.
Component Mean Variance
Psychologica
l 3.12 2.13
Educational 2.99 1.92
Social 2.93 1.93
Relaxation 3.02 2.05
Physiological 2.99 1.97
Aesthetic 2.96 1.99
Table: LSM (Mean and Variance)
(Source: As created by the author)
The depictions of the Leisure Satisfaction Measure have been further segregated into 5
subgroups for a total of 83 responses. The mean value shows that most of the individuals seen

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the requirement for Leisure Satisfaction Measure due to the fulfillment of Psychological factors.
Moreover, the least sample variance in Physiological is identified as an important factor.
Leisure Satisfaction
Measure (LSM) Score
Psychological
To be active 3.1084
For competing
against others 3.2048
To check for the
abilities 2.9880
To escape the duties
of everyday life 3.1807
Total 3.12
Educational
For improving my
abilities and skills 3.0000
I enjoy mastering the
things 2.6145
To be good in doing
them 3.2651
To challenge the
abilities which I
posses 3.0843
Total 2.99
Social
For being socially
skilful and competent 2.891566265
For gaining the
feeling of
belongingness 2.843373494
I believe it is good
manner to develop
the social skills 2.903614458
I like to accomplish
the goals in a
cooperative manner 3.084337349
Total 2.93
Relaxation
To Get mental
relaxation 2.891566265

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To get physical
relaxation 2.843373494
To be in a calm
atmosphere 2.903614458
To give my mind rest 3.084337349
Total 2.93
Physiological
For getting ample rest 2.843373494
For maintaining a
good physical shape 3.036144578
For developing the
abilities and physical
skills 3.096385542
To get a good sleep 3
Total 2.99
Aesthetic
Getting a feeling of
achievement 2.759036145
For avoiding the
crowded areas 2.987951807
For performing
something simple and
easy 3.144578313
Leisure time
instigates me to be in
a good mood 2.951807229
Total 2.96
Table: Score of the Leisure Satisfaction Measure factors along with subgroups
(Source: As created by the author)
The highest stimulating factor for the leisure activities which are depicted with
Psychological factors such as to be active, for competing against others, to check for the abilities
and to escape the duties of everyday life.

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Psychological Educational Social Relaxation Physiological Aesthetic
2.80
2.85
2.90
2.95
3.00
3.05
3.10
3.15 3.12
2.99
2.93 2.93
2.99
2.96
Leisure Satisfaction Measure (LSM)
Figure: Leisure Satisfaction Measure (LSM)
(Source: As created by the author)
The graphical depiction gives a clearer evidence that leisure activities are depicted with
Psychological factors with a mean score of 3.12.
Leisure Motivation Scale (LMS)
Questionnaire for Leisure Motivation Scale (LMS)
Question
No.
My reason for
engaging in
leisure activity Please Circle Answer
1
It is mainly due to
the satisfaction
and pleasure I get
from knowledge
by doing new
things
1 2 3 4 5
2
Knowing more
about subjects
that appeal me
1 2 3 4 5

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3
Because it allows
me to deepen my
understanding of
subjects that
interest me
1 2 3 4 5
4
Due to the fact of
exploring many
interesting
domains
1 2 3 4 5
5
The motivation
for overcoming
the challenges
1 2 3 4 5
6
I feel to outdo
myself in
stimulating
activities
1 2 3 4 5
7
Excelling in
activities that are
inspiring for me
1 2 3 4 5
8 I like to master
complex activities 1 2 3 4 5
9
For the pleasure I
feel in living
exciting
experiences
1 2 3 4 5
10
For the feeling of
freedom I attain
while doing the
activity
1 2 3 4 5
11
Due to the fact
that I feel the
leisure activities
provides me
1 2 3 4 5

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"high"
12
For the simplicity
of pleasure of
sensing deeply
relaxed
1 2 3 4 5
13
I developed a
good way of
building social,
physical and
intellectual skills
which I can apply
later
1 2 3 4 5
14
I consider this as
a way of making
progress at a
personal level
1 2 3 4 5
15
I have always
adopted the ways
of choosing other
abilities
1 2 3 4 5
16
Because doing
leisure activities is
a way to develop
the aspects which
are relevant to
me
1 2 3 4 5
17
I get a feeling of
importance to
compensate with
my free time
1 2 3 4 5
18
In life you need
the leisure
activities for
having a better
work life balance
1 2 3 4 5

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19
In order to get a
feeling that I am
Busy
1 2 3 4 5
20
I should definitely
have my leisure
activities to be in
good spirits
1 2 3 4 5
21 To avoid doing
other tasks 1 2 3 4 5
22
Due to the fact
that I don’t enjoy
the fact that
someone is doing
nothing
1 2 3 4 5
23
Because
sometimes it
allows me to be
appreciated by
others
1 2 3 4 5
24
For portraying
others that I am
lively
1 2 3 4 5
25
I cannot
understand the
reason for being
involved in leisure
activities, and I
am not bothered
1 2 3 4 5
26
I am not sure I
believe leisure
actions ensemble
me
1 2 3 4 5
27
I am not sure I
believe there isn't
any activity that I
excel at doing
1 2 3 4 5

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28
Honestly, I am not
sure, I get a
feeling that I'm
wasting my time
when involved in
a leisure activity
1 2 3 4 5
Table: Questionnaire for LMS
(Source: As created by the author)
The questionnaire has been formulated as per the factors motivating an individual in their
leisure activity. In total 28 questions have been selected. The responses are segregated in a range
of 5 likert scale options namely 1= Never True, 2= Seldom True, 3 = Somewhat True, 4 = Often
True, 5 = Always True.
Component Mean Variance
Intrinsic
motivation - to
know 3.00 0.0344
Intrinsic
motivation - to
accomplish 2.97 0.0316
Intrinsic
motivation - to
experience
stimulation 2.94 0.02
Extrinsic
motivation –
identified 2.95 0.03
Extrinsic
motivation –
introjected 2.98 0.04
Extrinsic
motivation -
external
regulation 3.03 0.03
Amotivation 3.04 0.019

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Table: LMS (Mean and Variance)
(Source: As created by the author)
The depictions of the Leisure Satisfaction Measure have been further segregated into 6
subgroups for a total of 83 responses. The mean value shows that most of the individuals seen
the requirement for Intrinsic motivation - to accomplish, Intrinsic motivation - to experience
stimulation, Extrinsic motivation – identified, Extrinsic motivation – introjected, Extrinsic
motivation - external regulation and Amotivation is identified as an important factor.
Leisure Motivation Scale
(LMS) Score
Intrinsic motivation - to know
It is mainly due to the satisfaction and
pleasure I get from knowledge by doing
new things 2.7831
Knowing more about subjects that appeal
me 3.0120
Because it allows me to deepen my
understanding of subjects that interest me 3.1084
Due to the fact of exploring many
interesting domains 3.0964
Total 3.0000
Intrinsic motivation - to accomplish
The motivation for overcoming the
challenges 3.3133
I feel to outdo myself in stimulating
activities 2.9398
Excelling in activities that are inspiring for
me 3.0241
I like to master complex activities 2.6024
Total 2.9699
Intrinsic motivation - to experience
stimulation
For the pleasure I feel in living exciting
experiences 3.0361

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For the feeling of freedom I attain while
doing the activity 2.9157
Due to the fact that I feel the leisure
activities provides me "high" 2.8313
For the simplicity of pleasure of sensing
deeply relaxed 2.9880
Total 2.9428
Extrinsic motivation – identified
I developed a good way of building social,
physical and intellectual skills which I can
apply later 3.0964
I consider this as a way of making progress
at a personal level 2.7590
I have always adopted the ways of
choosing other abilities 2.9157
Because doing leisure activities is a way to
develop the aspects which are relevant to
me 3.0482
Total 2.9548
Extrinsic motivation – introjected
I get a feeling of importance to
compensate with my free time 2.9639
In life you need the leisure activities for
having a better work life balance 2.9639
In order to get a feeling that I am Busy 3.1807
I should definitely have my leisure
activities to be in good spirits 3.1566
Total 3.0663
Extrinsic motivation - external regulation
To avoid doing other tasks 2.6265
Due to the fact that I don’t enjoy the fact
that someone is doing nothing 2.9277
Because sometimes it allows me to be
appreciated by others 3.0120
For portraying others that I am lively 3.1325
Total 2.9247
Amotivation
I cannot understand the reason for being
involved in leisure activities, and I am not
bothered 3.2289
I am not sure I believe leisure actions
ensemble me 2.7952

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I am not sure I believe there isn't any
activity that I excel at doing 3.2892
Honestly, I am not sure, I get a feeling that
I'm wasting my time when involved in a
leisure activity 2.8554
Total 3.0422
Table: Score of the Leisure Motivation Scale factors along with subgroups
(Source: As created by the author)
The highest stimulating factor for the leisure activities are depicted with Amotivation
factors such as the reason for leisure activities, not knowing the exact reason, unsuitability of
leisure activities and impression that there isn't any activity that I excel at doing
Intrinsic
motivation -
to know
Intrinsic
motivation -
to accomplish
Intrinsic
motivation -
to experience
stimulation
Extrinsic
motivation –
identified
Extrinsic
motivation –
introjected
Extrinsic
motivation -
external
regulation
Amotivation
2.8500
2.9000
2.9500
3.0000
3.0500
3.1000
Leisure Motivation Scale
(LMS)
Figure: Leisure Satisfaction Measure (LSM)
(Source: As created by the author)
The graphical depiction gives a clearer evidence that leisure motivating factors are
depicted with Extrinsic motivation – introjected with a mean score of 2.92.

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