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ERIC Number: EJ406270
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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A Lifespan Perspective on Women and Physical Recreation.
Freysinger, Valeria J.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v61 n1 p48-51 Jan 1990
When applying a lifespan perspective to the study of recreation and leisure behavior, a woman's interest and involvement in physical recreation must be viewed not only in terms of her current psychological and biological status, but also within the context of her sociocultural environment and her personal and "group" history. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Aging (Individuals), Cultural Context, Developmental Stages, Family Influence, Females, Physical Activities, Recreational Activities, Research Design, Sex Stereotypes, Social Environment
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Life Span