Leisure Activities and Perceived Risk.

Cheron, Emmanuel J.; Ritchie, J. R. Brent

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Publication Date: 1982

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Leisure Activities and Perceived Risk.

Cheron, Emmanuel J.; Ritchie, J. R. Brent

Journal of Leisure Research, v14 n2 p139-54 1982

Perceived risk, defined as a multidimensional psychological phenomenon which influences individuals' decisions, was measured in 68 adults for 20 leisure activities. Overall risk and six component factors of risk associated with leisure are analyzed: (1) financial; (2) performance; (3) physical; (4) psychological; (5) social; and (6) time loss. (FG)

Descriptors: Adults, Decision Making, Emotional Response, Interest Research, Leisure Time, Participant Satisfaction, Psychological Patterns, Recreational Activities, Recreationists, Risk

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