Keywords

adolescents, outdoors, comparative methodology, time diaries

Abstract

Significant public attention has been given to the perceived lack of youth time spent outside. Diverse approaches make it difficult to develop consensus around youth time-use patterns and guide efforts to get kids outside. The purpose of this study was to compare results of a 7-day time diary used to document adolescent outdoor time with results from other time-use methodologies. Seventh graders (N=43) were selected to complete week-long time-use diaries and recall surveys. Time diary estimates were compared to an online survey, a simulated two-day time diary, and a simulated experience sampling. Results suggested that differences existed between time outside recorded in time diaries and recall survey. Using two days of diary data or experience sampling was more comparable.

Original Publication Citation

Edwards, M. B., Duerden, M. D., Lizzo, R. D., Campbell, K. S., & Kamper, L. (2014). Youth time outside: A comparison of time use methodologies. Journal of Leisure Research 46(5), 635-643.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2014

Publisher

Journal of Leisure Research

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Experience Design and Management

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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