Conceptualization and measurement of work–leisure facilitation

Abstract

Based on border theory, this study conceptualized the concept of work–leisure facilitation and developed a corresponding work–leisure facilitation scale (WLFS) to be used by applied researchers in the leisure studies field. Through a rigorous development process, two directions, work-to-leisure facilitation (WLF) and leisure-to-work facilitation (LWF), as well as three forms, development, affect, and capital, of WLFS were identified. When two directions and three forms are combined, six dimensions of WLFS become apparent: WLF development, WLF affect, WLF capital, LWF development, LWF affect, and LWF capital. The WLFS demonstrated reliability and validity. This research provides an instrument for measuring work–leisure facilitation, offers implications for management practices, and accentuates needed research in the leisure studies field.

Keywords:

• Border theory
• positive spillover pattern
• compensation pattern
• scale development

Additional information

Funding

This study was supported by research grant NSC 102-2410-H-228 -003 from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, Republic of China.