title: Self-determination and leisure experiences of women living in two group homes.
abstract: This phenomenological case study examined the leisure experiences of five women with intellectual disabilities (ages 44-60) in two group homes. Using participant observation, artifacts, and semistructured interviews, the nature of the women's leisure experiences were understood within the conceptual framework of self-determination. Five staff members were also interviewed to further contextualize the women's leisure experiences. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: leisure at home, leisure in the community, and leisure with family and friends. Leisure was experienced differently in each group home, largely due to staff-created input into leisure choices. In one group home, leisure was supervised; in the other, independent leisure was encouraged. The study highlights the importance of promoting self-determined leisure for those approaching retirement age.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada.
authors.forename: Brenda
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rossow-Kimball
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goodwin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D016352:Group Homes; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008875:Middle Aged; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D019989:Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D036301:Qualitative Research