Leisure Motives and Sex Roles

Abstract

This research investigated the relationship between sex role and nine motives for pursuing leisure activities. It was found that the motives of seeking fun/pleasure, escaping reality, seeking adventure, seeking excitement, and deep involvement were significantly related to psychological androgyny. Psychologically masculine individuals were found to be significantly inclined toward perfection, alertness and competitiveness during leisure activities. Sex role was found to consistently explain more variance in leisure activity motives, than was biological gender.

KEYWORDS:

• leisure motives
• sex role
• gender
• personality