African-American perceptions of leisure, racial discrimination, and life satisfaction.
Personal interviews from 125 respondents representing 14 different leisure locations indicated that in the southern USA African-American adults are generally satisfied with their lives and find their leisure to be an important part of a successful life. Yet, 46% also noted recent incidents of racial discrimination which influenced the quality of their leisure experiences.
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Department of Health, Leisure, and Sports, University of West Florida, Pensacola 32514, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001290:Attitude; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011287:Prejudice; D011788:Quality of Life