Types of leisure time activities among Lajkonik snacks company employees in Skawin
Journal Title: Health Problems of Civilization - Year 2014, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim of study. The aim of this study is to evaluate the size and the types of leisure-time activities with special regard to health-oriented behaviors among blue-collar and white-collar workers of the snacks company "Lajkonik" in Skawin. Research material and methods. Questionnaire survey using original survey questionnaire was conducted among 60 people: 30 blue-collar and 30 white-collar workers of both sexes. The age of the respondents ranged between 18 and 65 years. The survey questions concerned: amount of leisure time, preferred types of health-oriented leisure activities, people (friends, family] who join respondents in leisure activities, most frequent leisure places and activities performed by respondents during leisure time. Chi-squared test was used to compare employees’ preferences and leisure time habits. Findings. The survey showed that leisure time is seen as desired by employees — a decided majority of respondents felt the want of leisure time. It was observed that there was a difference between leisure time activities preferred by blue-collar workers and white-collar workers - white-collar workers preferred physical activities. Conclusions. In comparison with blue-collar workers, white-collar workers more frequently chose active leisure pursuits, in particular qualified tourism and physical recreation whereas blue-collar workers participated in parties and social gatherings more.
Authors and Affiliations
Robert Walaszek, Tadeusz Kasperczyk, Grzegorz Gołąb
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- DOI 10.5114/hpc.2014.57083
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