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Leisure Activities and Preferences of Students Participating in Adaptive Physical Education

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2026-06-30
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Balogh , R., Vetési, R., & Müller, A. (2026). Leisure Activities and Preferences of Students Participating in Adaptive Physical Education. Special Treatment - Interdisciplinary Journal, 12(2), 7-18. https://doi.org/10.18458/KB.2026.2.7
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The aim of the study was to explore the leisure time habits of students participating in adapted physical education and to examine the underlying dimensions of leisure preferences and their socio-demographic relationships. The questionnaire-based survey involved parents of 202 students from Debrecen. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics 31. Factor analysis was applied to identify the underlying dimensions of leisure activities, while non-parametric statistical tests were used to examine the relationships between background variables and the identified factors. The results revealed three distinct factors: cultural, digital, and sport-oriented leisure activities. Significant relationships were found between cultural and sport-oriented leisure activities and parental educational level as well as financial status, while digital leisure activities were primarily associated with gender and age. The findings highlight that the leisure habits of students participating in adapted physical education are significantly influenced by socio-demographic factors. From a practical perspective, the study may contribute to the development of health promotion and educational programs supporting active and healthy leisure activities among children and adolescents.