Designing The Model of Students Leisure Time in Iran

The aim of this study was to design a leisure time model for students across the country. The research method was mixed (qualitative-quantitative) and was conducted in the field. Qualitative snowball sampling was performed. The statistical population consisted of professors of sport management and sociology who had educational and research activities in the field of leisure time. According to the method of sequential sampling (increasing the sample size until the theoretical adequacy was reached), the sample size in the qualitative section was 14 persons. Also, the sample size in the quantitative section according to the size of the statistical population (2431286) using Cochran formula, included 1627 students. In-depth interviews and researcher-made questionnaires were used for data collection. The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test (α = 0.89). The research data were coded in the qualitative section with an interpretive approach and in the quantitative section were analyzed using correlation tests (Spearman and linear regression) and comparisons (one-sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance). The results showed that Internet use had a negative effect on leisure time satisfaction. Also, the availability of recreational facilities increased access to sports activities, and increased levels of well-being are associated with increased levels of leisure time satisfaction. Finally, the leisure time model was formulated with six factors influencing leisure choice (including propulsion, individual factors, social and environmental factors, management factors, government factors, and challenges) and the consequences of leisure time.