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Benefits of Leisure
Guiding Principles of Leisure Activity
Patterns of Leisure
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Benefits of Leisure
for Individuals with and without disabilities
- Leisure gives us a sense of purpose for living for its own sake. (Dattilo, 2002)
- Leisure allows for the development of skills not only for a particular activity, but also for those useful in other aspects of life.
- Leisure facilitates independence and growth.
- Leisure experiences develop a sense of competent because it provides individuals with freedom of choice.
- Leisure allows for the discovery of who we truly are and what we can become free of others labels and stigmas.
- Leisure experiences will positively influence one's perception of him or her self.
- Leisure empowers one to clarify their values and determine what is worth doing.
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