Leisure Motivation Questionnaire (LMQ)

This addresses the reasons why you enjoy participating in leisure activities. We define leisure activities as non-work activities that are freely chosen without obligation to participate or any expectations of extrinsic rewards, such as money or praise. Leisure pursuits can be both active or passive and encompasses everything from sports to social activities and watching television. Please answer all questions.

(1) Never true (2) Seldom True (3) Somewhat True (4) Often true (5) Always True

ONE OF MY REASONS FOR ENGAGING IN LEISURE ACTIVITIES IS:

(circle one response for each question)

1. to learn about things around me. 1 2 3 4 5
2. to unstructure my time. 1 2 3 4 5
3. to satisfy my curiosity. 1 2 3 4 5
4. because I get bored easily with daily routines. 1 2 3 4 5
5. to gain a feeling of belonging. 1 2 3 4 5
6. to discover new things. 1 2 3 4 5
7. to relax physically. 1 2 3 4 5
8. to use my physical abilities 1 2 3 4 5
9. to use my imagination 1 2 3 4 5
10. to build friendships with others 1 2 3 4 5
11. to relax mentally. 1 2 3 4 5
12. to explore new ideas. 1 2 3 4 5
13. to develop close friendships. 1 2 3 4 5
14. to reveal my thoughts, feelings or physical skills to others. 1 2 3 4 5
15. to rest. 1 2 3 4 5
16. to gain other's respect. 1 2 3 4 5
17. to be good in doing them. 1 2 3 4 5
18. to interact with others. 1 2 3 4 5
19. to improve my skill and ability in doing them. 1 2 3 4 5
20. to expand my knowledge. 1 2 3 4 5
21. to be active. 1 2 3 4 5
22. to develop physical skills and abilities. 1 2 3 4 5
23. to be socially competent and skillful. 1 2 3 4 5
24. because I like the challenge of a new activity. 1 2 3 4 5
25. to be creative. 1 2 3 4 5
26. because I sometimes like to be alone. 1 2 3 4 5
27. to meet new and different people. 1 2 3 4 5
28. to avoid the hustle and bustle of daily activity. 1 2 3 4 5
29. to keep in shape physically. 1 2 3 4 5
30. to learn about myself. 1 2 3 4 5
31. to experience life at its fullest. 1 2 3 4 5
32. to relieve stress and tension. 1 2 3 4 5
33. because I like to take chances. 1 2 3 4 5
34. to challenge my abilities. 1 2 3 4 5
35. to develop physical fitness. 1 2 3 4 5
36. to confront the unexpected. 1 2 3 4 5
37. to slow down. 1 2 3 4 5
38. because I like to try new and thrilling activities. 1 2 3 4 5
39. because I would rather participate than spectate. 1 2 3 4 5
40. to do dangerous things. 1 2 3 4 5

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