Therapeutic Recreation: Leisure Satisfaction Measure and LMS Analysis

This report provides an analysis of leisure satisfaction and motivation within the context of therapeutic recreation. It includes questionnaires for both the Leisure Satisfaction Measure (LSM) and the Leisure Motivation Scale (LMS), along with an analysis of the results. The LSM questionnaire consists of 24 questions assessing factors influencing leisure activity engagement, categorized into psychological, educational, social, relaxation, physiological, and aesthetic components. The results indicate that psychological factors are the most significant in leisure satisfaction. The LMS questionnaire includes 28 questions evaluating intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, as well as amotivation, related to leisure activities, revealing that amotivation factors have a high stimulating effect. The report concludes with graphical representations and detailed scores for each factor, offering a comprehensive understanding of the motivations and satisfactions derived from leisure activities in a therapeutic setting. Desklib provides access to this and similar solved assignments.

Running head: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
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