Leisure boredom and adolescent risk behaviour: a systematic literature review

dc.contributor.authorWegner, Lisa
dc.contributor.authorFlisher, Alan J.
dc.date.accessioned2013-08-29T13:14:22Z
dc.date.available2013-08-29T13:14:22Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractThere has been very little research investigating leisure boredom and risk behaviour among adolescents in South Africa. A systematic review of literature was conducted to synthesise current knowledge within the field of leisure boredom and risk behaviour among adolescents. An online and a hand search for relevant articles were conducted using keywords. This resulted in the retrieval of 25 articles that met the inclusion criteria. It was evident that the experience of leisure boredom is influenced by a variety of different factors, not least of which is the environment or context within which adolescents are situated. A key finding was how few studies have focussed on leisure boredom and risk behaviour in adolescents, particularly in the developing world. Also, gaps in the knowledge basis were identified, thus providing direction for future research. The review focuses attention on leisure boredom as a factor contributing to risk behaviour in adolescents. Expanding knowledge in this area is useful for individuals and organisations concerned with adolescent health, education and development.en_US
dc.description.accreditationDepartment of HE and Training approved listen_US
dc.identifier.citationWegner, L. & Flisher, A. J. (2009). Leisure boredom and adolescent risk behaviour: a systematic literature review. Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 21(1): 1–28en_US
dc.identifier.issn1728-0583
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/705
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.privacy.showsubmitterfalse
dc.publisherTaylor & Francisen_US
dc.rightsThis is the author's final draft following peer review. It may be displayed and circulated, subject to full acknowledgement of author and source. The published item is copyright Taylor & Francis
dc.source.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.2989/JCAMH.2009.21.1.4.806
dc.status.ispeerreviewedtrue
dc.subjectBoredomen_US
dc.subjectLeisureen_US
dc.subjectAdolescent risk behaviouren_US
dc.subjectLiterature reviewen_US
dc.titleLeisure boredom and adolescent risk behaviour: a systematic literature reviewen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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