Factors affecting the participation of young people with intellectual disabilities in leisure time activities: investigation of supporting and hindering factors
Yazarlar (4)
Ceren Aydin
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Seniha KURTOĞLU Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Çağdaş AYDIN Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Hasan Evrim ARICI Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Özgün Makale (ESCI dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı World Leisure Journal
Dergi ISSN 1607-8055 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 01-2026
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 0 / 1 / 1–20 DOI 10.1080/16078055.2026.2620425
Makale Linki https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/16078055.2026.2620425
UAK Araştırma Alanları
Sosyal, Beşeri ve İdari Bilimler
Özet
This qualitative study examined the factors that hinder and facilitate the participation of young people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in leisure activities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten young people and their parents; the data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed internal and external barriers in mutual interaction. Internal barriers included low motivation, personal preferences/psychological states, and low self-confidence. External barriers were identified as health problems, limited family/social support, time constraints, sparse peer networks, lack of programmes/planning, negative social attitudes, transportation/access difficulties, and lack of information. Facilitators include respect for autonomy and preferences, offering engaging activities aligned with interests and abilities, and motivation/incentives. From a biopsychosocial and support-based perspective, “internal” characteristics …
Anahtar Kelimeler
inclusivity | Intellectual disability | leisure barriers | young people