The aim of the study was to analyse the perception of the barriers and motives for the practice of physical activity (PA) in people with a disability, according to gender and type of disability. The participants in this investigation were 103 people with a disability (33.25 ± 11.86 years) who were habitual users of PA or sports programmes. They completed the questionnaire Motives and Barriers for Physical Activity and Sport (MBAFD). The results showed that personal barriers were more important than environmental ones and that the most outstanding motives were those related to leisure, enjoyment or social aspects. Regarding gender, women perceived more barriers than men. For the people with physical (PD) and intellectual (ID) disabilities, the most common barriers were of an intrinsic nature, and for those with a visual disability (VD), barriers of an environmental nature. With respect to the motives, people with PD gave higher scores to the items related to aspects of physical improvement and rehabilitation. In contrast, people with ID and VD placed more importance on reasons of leisure, enjoyment and social relations. Knowledge of these findings can be a tool to help increase the provision of PA for people with a disability.

This report addresses the proposition that young people's self-management of peer group leisure activities results in higher levels of satisfaction with them and makes them more meaningful and impactful. This study collected information in a self-administered questionnaire about the type of leisure spaces and management strategies used by young people aged 16–18 years old and addressed issues related to school time and free time. The sample under study was comprised of students in public, subsizised, and private schools in Northern Spain. The primary purposes of this study were thus to determine where, in which activities, organizational responsibility was taken and whether doing so contributed to the meaning and value of the experience. Analysis of variance and correlational analysis of survey results established that assuming responsibility for the organization of an activity is associated with greater enjoyment and activity satisfaction among young people, as well as making the activity more important in their lives. The greatest implication for the provision of activities at this period of adolescence and youth is that participants be afforded the opportunity for self-management.

This study analyzes whether the relationship between serious leisure and recreation specialization differs for federated sportspeople with and without physical disabilities. Sportspeople with and without physical disabilities in the Basque Country (Spain) (n = 370) completed a questionnaire assessing the component dimensions of two constructs, “serious leisure” and “recreation specialization”. The Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure (SLIM) and the Recreation Specialization Index (RSI) were used in the analysis. Results showed an association between these concepts in competitive sports in both samples. However, the magnitudes of association between the total of both concepts were higher in the group with physical disabilities. Regarding perceptions about their sports practice, the group without physical disabilities showed higher levels of specialization but there were no substantial differences between their levels of serious leisure participation. In conclusion, seriousness and specialization were found to be key issues for sportspeople's practice of leisure, regardless of their physical condition.

The purpose of this study was to reaffirm the structural validity of the Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure (SLIM) measure model developed by Gould et al. and to compare the inventory model’s psychometric performance with the alternative SLIM inventory model developed by Romero et al. Target sampling of Sports Clubs in the Basque Country (Spain) yielded 370 athletes of which 138 had physical disabilities and 232 did not. The results showed that the data converged using the Gould et al. one-factor model and supported the use of the inventory of outcome factors as non-additive measures resulting from serious orientations to an activity. The alternative model tested by Romero et al. provided a three-factor solution with psychometrically sound performance. Further specification of the SLIM model could bolster future quantitative explorations of SL behavior.

Existen multitud de investigaciones que analizan la realidad del ocio de las personas jóvenes, sin embargo, no son tan abundantes si el foco de atención se centra en el colectivo de jóvenes con discapacidad. El objetivo del presente artículo radica en conocer el ocio de las personas jóvenes con discapacidad y analizar el papel que juega la familia en el mismo. El tipo de investigación es descriptivo, aplicando una encuesta a 400 jóvenes de 15 a 29 años con discapacidad. Los resultados muestran que la juventud con discapacidad, al igual que el resto de la población joven, valora el ocio como elemento importante en sus vidas y que ellos mismos lo organizan, jugando la familia un papel secundario. La presencia explícita de la familia es menor que en otros periodos vitales, y lejos de ser promotora en la organización del ocio del colectivo joven, la familia va disminuyendo su presencia a medida que la persona con discapacidad crece y tiene más autonomía, y por tanto muestra mayor protagonismo en la toma de decisiones. Se concluye, que en las personas jóvenes el ocio es considerado como un espacio vital adecuado para forjar nuevas amistades, y como ámbito de desarrollo personal.

The aim of this study is to discover the physical and sporting reality of women with disabilities in the Basque Country (Spain), focusing on the benefits, barriers and motivations for practising sport. Although there are around 61,000 women with disabilities in the region, data about their participation in sport are scarce and lack disaggregated analysis, which hinders the development of inclusive policies. Through in-depth interviews with 10 women, we investigated their experiences in sport, their motivations, benefits and the barriers they face. The main motivations for engaging in sport included pleasure, socialisation, self-improvement and escape from stress. In terms of benefits, participants cited physical improvements, increased self-esteem and the strengthening of support networks. However, a number of barriers were also identified, including the masculinisation of sport, lack of accessible resources and personal limitations, such as low self-esteem. The study emphasises the importance of creating accessible environments and adapted programmes, as well as providing personalised attention to encourage the participation of women with disabilities. In conclusion, the full inclusion of this group in sport requires a transformation of the range of activities on offer and an approach that recognises and addresses their specific needs, thus promoting their empowerment and well-being in society. Principio del formulario