Keywords
couple leisure, leisure satisfaction, marital satisfaction, Core and Balance model
Abstract
This study further clarified the relationship between couple leisure involvement, couple leisure satisfaction, and marital satisfaction through examining the core and balance framework as it has been applied to the relationship between couple leisure and marital satisfaction. The sample consisted of 1,187 couples across the United States (N = 2,374). SEM analyses supported previous findings, indicating satisfaction with couple leisure involvement was far more important when predicting marital satisfaction than the amount of leisure involvement. Furthermore, while core marital leisure satisfaction was the driving force in the explanation of variance in marital satisfaction, findings suggested before that can happen there must be participation in both core and balance couple leisure. Additional findings, implications, and recommendations for further research are discussed.
Original Publication Citation
Ward, P., Barney, K., Lundberg, N., & Zabriskie, R. (2014). A critical examination of couple leisure and the application of the core and balance model. Journal of Leisure Research, 46(5), 593-611.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Ward, Peter J.; Barney, Keith W.; Lundberg, Neil R.; and Zabriskie, Ramon, "A Critical Examination of Couple Leisure and the Application of the Core and Balance Model" (2014). Faculty Publications. 8814.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8814
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
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