Abstract

SANCHEZ TOVAR, Ligia; JURADO, Lisdella  and  SIMOES BRASILEIRO, Maria Dilma. AFTER WORK: WHAT DOES LEISURE, LEISURE AND HEALTH. Paradígma [online]. 2013, vol.34, n.1, pp.031-051. ISSN 1011-2251.

The research target was to research about workers’ perception on leisure and free time. It was developed a field qualitative research at descriptive level. The study was realized with 60 workers from petrochemical industrial center.  It was used focus groups to data collection. The results showed that the workers do not see clear the difference between leisure and free time Leaving these aspects immersed in activities doesn’t ensure the entertainment, relaxation and personal development and consequently repair the psychophysiological weathering generated by the work.  They are confounding with others different aspects. The workers used the free time to others remunerative activities or domestic activities or compulsory family activities. In the same way, the leisure is perceived as the social stigma; of doing nothing at all. The workers considered that the main factor that limits the use of the free time in activities that aren’t related to work are the few resources and programs adequate for their salaries. Finally, the leisure and free time are not perceived as fundamental factors to health.

Keywords : Leisure; use of free time; work.

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