Comparison of leisure times between youths from villages and cities of Kohgiloyeh Boyerahmad in terms of the economy status

Journal Title: Journal of Science and today’s world - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

The study aimed to compare the leisure-time situation of youths who are living in the villages and cities of Kohgiloyeh Boyerahmad, based on their economic status. The statistical population consists of young people living in towns and villages of Kohgiloyeh Boyerahmad. The sample subjects of research are 220 people from the city and 180 people from the village using Morgan and Krejcie tables by random-classified method who have been selected randomly in a regular manner. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire of researcher-made and its content validity was confirmed by a number of sports management experts. The internal reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 82% using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The KruskalWallis test [nonparametric equivalent of a one-way variance analysis] was used in order to compare the groups. The Friedman test was used to rank the economic situation, too. The significance level for all statistical hypotheses were considered as α=0.05. The results showed that there was a significant difference between economic status and quality of leisure time spending, as well as between how to enjoy the leisure time and making satisfaction in rural and urban youth, (P < 0.05). The results also showed no significant difference between urban and rural youth, of how to spend their leisure time (P>0.05). According to the current results indicate the importance of engaging in leisure activities, the government and officials should create and enhance sport spaces and facilities appropriately and increase exercise programs suitable from the physical education department of the city and province to try in improving how spending the leisure activities of rural and urban young people.

Authors and Affiliations

Marzyeh Javid, Omid Reza Arash, Rouhollah Fatemi, Mohammad Islamfar

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Marzyeh Javid, Omid Reza Arash, Rouhollah Fatemi, Mohammad Islamfar (2015). Comparison of leisure times between youths from villages and cities of Kohgiloyeh Boyerahmad in terms of the economy status. Journal of Science and today’s world, 4(2), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-29532