Effects of physical–based serious and casual leisure activities on prisoners in Türkiye: a grounded theory study
Leisure Studies, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/02614367.2026.2637491
- Dergi Adı: Leisure Studies
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, Periodicals Index Online, CAB Abstracts, Geobase, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, Hospitality & Tourism Index, Political Science Complete, Psycinfo, SportDiscus, Political Science Abstract (IPSA), Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Business Source Ultimate (EBSCO), Sociology Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: effects, Grounded theory, health, prisoner, serious leisure
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Leisure activities are particularly employed as a significant intervention tool in the rehabilitation of prisoners within correctional institutions. Primary purpose of this study is to provide a theoretical framework that explains the effects of physical–based leisure activities for prisoners and the secondary purpose is to contribute to the understanding of how the effects derived from leisure activities differ according to the type of activity (serious and casual). Research design is based on a qualitative research method: the grounded theory approach. Participants consist of 19 prisoners (mean age = 33.3), selected through criterion sampling, a purposive sampling technique. The effects of leisure activities organised by the prison administration are classified into three main categories: basic, psychological, and growth effects. These effects vary depending on the type of participation. While casual leisure activities provide basic and psychological effects, serious leisure activities are found to offer more comprehensive effects, including growth effects. The findings propose a new effects model that underscores the critical role of physical–based leisure activities in enhancing the prison environment and supporting prisoner rehabilitation, thereby drawing attention to the extensive advantages of leisure involvement.