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• recognition and identity
• security (being free from thirst, hunger or pain)
• dominance (controlling one's environment)
• response and social interaction (relating and interacting with others)
• mental activity (perceiving and understanding)
• creativity
• a need to be needed
• physical activity and fitness.
Table 2.2:
Kabanoff's list of leisure needs
Leisure needs scale
Items comprising scales
Item means
1 Autonomy
Organise own projects and activities
2.78
Do things you find personally meaningful
3.39
2 Relaxation
Relax and take it easy
3.20
Give mind and body a rest
2.94
3 Family activity
Bring family closer together
2.81
Enjoy family life
3.30
4 Escape from routine
Get away from responsibilities of everyday life
2.85
Have a change from daily routine
3.12
5 Interaction
Make new friends
2.35
Enjoy people's company
2.55
6 Stimulation
To have new and different experiences
2.66
For excitement and stimulation
2.89
7 Skill utilisation
Use skills and abilities
2.89
Develop new skills and abilities
2.61
8 Health
Keep physically fit
2.47
For health reasons
2.46
9 Esteem
Gain respect or admiration of others
2.11
Show others what you're capable of
2.15
10 Challenge/competition Be involved in a competition
1.87
Test yourself in difficult or demanding situations
2.31
11 Leadership/social power Organise activities of teams, groups, organisations
1.79
To gain positions of leadership
1.48
Source:
Kabanoff (1982)
