Keywords
family leisure, core and balance family leisure, family functioning, transracial adoptive families
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine family leisure behavior among intact families with transracial adoptive children and make comparisons to a broad sample of families with only biological children. The sample consisted of 197 adoptive families. Data were analyzed from a parent, youth, and family perspective. The Family Leisure Activity Profile (FLAP) was used to determine family leisure involvement. FACES II was used to measure family functioning. Findings indicated that measures of family cohesion, family adaptability, and family functioning were higher among the adoptive family sample. Core, balance, and total family leisure involvement were also higher among the adoptive family sample.Multiple regression analyses indicated a positive relationship between family leisure and family functioning among this sample from the parent, youth, and family levels of measurement. Implications for practice and further research are discussed.
Original Publication Citation
Zabriskie, R. & Freeman, P. (2004). Contributions of family leisure to family functioning among transracial adoptive families. Adoption Quarterly, 7(3) 49-77.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Zabriskie, Ramon B. and Freeman, Patti, "Contributions of Family Leisure to Family Functioning Among Transracial Adoptive Families" (2004). Faculty Publications. 8849.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8849
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2004
Publisher
Adoption Quarterly
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Experience Design and Management
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