Factors affecting recreation preferences and expectations of disabled adult learners

Abstract

Generalizing recreation services, one of the essential well-being sources of disabled persons who experience deprivation in many dimensions of life and which fulfill their learning needs, is a social responsibility. The present study aims to determine factors effective on recreation preferences and expectations of the disabled individuals who utilize from the recreation services offered by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality. For data collection purpose, an inquiry form prepared by the researcher was used. Whereas in the analysis of the personal data, percentage (%) and frequency (f) values were used; in determination of factors affecting individuals’ recreation preferences and their expectations a factor analysis was utilized. Conclusively, it was found in recreational activity selection of disabled adults, factors of “accessibility and companion factor” and “guidance factor”, “psychological relaxation and socializing factor” in expectations regarding recreation; and “suitability to the adult education principles factor” were more dominant in expectations regarding recreation services. Key words: Disability people, recreation, adult education, adult learners.