ArticlePediatric research2025
Leisure activities of adolescents-associations with demographic characteristics, well-being and parental leisure engagement.
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- Blue health among children, adolescents, and youth psychological well-being: a systematic review of swimming and aquatic therapy for mental health.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Persistent gender gaps in weekend leisure from ages 10 to 17: A multi-national time diary analysis since 2010.Journal of research on adolescence : the official journal of the Society for Research on Adolescence · 2026Article
- Screen-Free Time With Friends to Promote Face-to-Face Peer Interaction and Reduce Recreational Screen Use Among Children Aged 9-11 Years: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Associations between time spent with digital media and body image among European adolescents.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe present study aimed to investigate associations between leisure activities and well-being, behavioral difficulties, and parental leisure time engagement.
methodsA total of 959 adolescents aged 10 to 18 years were included in the present study. We assessed their leisure activities (e.g., family time, meeting friends, screen time, sports participation), well-being (Kidscreen-27) and behavioral difficulties (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire SDQ) using questionnaires. The leisure behavior of parents was assessed using a parent version of the leisure activities questionnaire. We applied linear and logistic mixed-effect models to assess associations, adjusting for age, sex, and SES.
resultsThe associations between leisure activities and well-being differed depending on the type of activity. Active leisure (e.g., family time, meeting friends, café visits, visiting a museum/art exhibition/cinema, visiting a concert/opera, voluntary work, sports participation) was associated with better well-being, especially physical well-being, and fewer behavioral difficulties. Passive leisure activities (screen time, chilling) were associated with lower well-being and more behavioral difficulties. We also observed that adolescents reported more frequently participation in the described leisure activities if their parents did so.
conclusionWe need to promote active leisure behavior among young people and their parents to improve adolescents' well-being. IMPACT: Most previous studies on leisure behavior have focused on screen time and sports participation, but we examined a variety of leisure activities including family time, meeting friends, café visits, visiting a museum/art exhibition/cinema, visiting a concert/opera, voluntary work, chilling and sports participation and screen time. Active leisure activities are associated with better well-being and less behavioral problems. Parents' leisure time participation is associated with higher participation of their children in these activities. We need to promote active leisure behavior among adolescents and their parents to improve overall well-being.
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