ICSS 2016
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Item Estimation of Leisure Benefit of Leisure Time Consumption as an Economic Product: A BAL analysis(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Ramanaka, A.R.N.D.; Semasinghe, W.M.; Wehigaldeniya, W.G.D.S.; Oshani, P.A.L.; Dilshani, P.Y.H.; Dissanayake, N.B.Leisure benefits are non-monitory gains that lead to the positive changes in the needs of individuals or substantial environments, including interpersonal relationships, physical fitness, alleviation of social problems, and stabilization of communities. The purpose of this study was to estimate the leisure benefits of leisure time consumption for the national production. There was one independent variable called Leisure Time (LT) and dependent variable was Benefits of Leisure (BOL), in this study. The secondary and primary data were collected in a survey of a sample comprising on 60 person. The Benefits Approach to Leisure (BAL) is used to measure leisure benefits considering leisure benefits areas as a production for leisure time. According to the findings there is opportunity cost which borne their time choice and leisure and Revenue undertakings. On the other hand amount and quality of leisure time is important for people‘s well-being due to the direct satisfaction it brings. Additionally, leisure, taken in certain ways, is important for physical and mental health of a person. Leisure also contributes to the well-being of people other than the person directly enjoying leisure. When a person engages in leisure, the benefits gained are shared with others in a multitude of ways, including improvements in personal relationships, family functioning, and in terms of creation of social capital networks (at least from some types of shared leisure).Item A case study of the Kithulgala adventure base camp whitewater rafting: standards and risk management(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Dissanayake, A.; VArachchige, O.; Ramanaka, A.R.N.D.; Dissanayake, N.B.; Dissanayake, N.B.; Kumari, H.V.M.; Pitigala, P.K.G.C.Risk is an inherent part of adventure recreation and is often a main reason for participation in activities such as whitewater rafting. The particular study titled “The kithulgala adventure base camp whitewater rafting: standards and risk management” was carried out with special reference to the Kithulgala Adventure Base Camp. This study was thoroughly undertaken by the researchers by focusing on the problem that was identified from the preliminary observation and through experience. The main purpose of the study was to explore current standards of whitewater rafting and to explore the risk management practices of whitewater rafting. The researchers carried out an extensive literature review to provide the conceptual background for the study. Data were obtained from the 20 respondents which included the Organizational manager and interviews were carried out with a range of people relevant to the field of study. The simple random sampling method was used to collect data. Data collection occurred using a single case design, which included interviews, observation and visual analysis. Three methods, which are the qualitative analysis technique and AQUAD software were used for the data analysis proceed. The researchers used sequence analysis and Coding analysis to identify risk management practices. The result provides that, the organization which is currently involved in Adventure base programs is practicing their own formulated standards. When it comes to the conclusion with the consideration of findings it can be said that, in Sri Lanka whitewater rafting standards is at a very low level. There is no answerable person responsible for this. The persons who are working in this field also don’t have much knowledge about this. Looking at the standards in the world, it is clear that we must bring Sri Lanka at least to a closer level. According to the researchers’ point of view to expand rafting more in Sri Lanka, we must develop the whitewater Rafting Standards.Item Differentiating gender, BMI level and year levels motives for physical activity participation: with special reference to university of Kelaniya(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Dissanayake, A.; Arachchige, O.; Dissanayake, N.B.; Kumari, H.V.M.; Pitigala, P.K.G.C.Despite the many clear benefits of on activity, lifestyle, lack of Physical Activity (PA) is a significant health problem in the university population. A key issue in Physical Activity research is developing an understanding of Motivation. Although PA takes many forms, most research designed to enhance motivation for and ignores participation. The purpose of this study was to analyze motives for engaging in PA and determine and describe motivational differences related to gender, year level and body mass index in a university population. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The study was conducted in the Faculty of Social Science. The subject includes a random sample selection of 200 university students in fourth and second year student. Data were collected from MPAM-R (Motives for physical activity Measure-Revised) questionnaire. The motives of Gender, BMI (Body Mass Index), Year Levels and ANOVA to determine if there is a significant difference between the mean scores of motivation for PA participation of university students. Results further show that there is a significant difference between the five factors for motivation for each Gender, BMI, and fitness as determined by one-way ANOVA (F (1,198) = 4.587, P=.033). The study recommends that the University of Kelaniya further supports students’ interest for leisure related PA, and to possibly organize various sports clubs to create an avenue for students to play and complete in an activity that is interested in.Item Parental Purposes for Motivating Children to Engage in School-Based Sports(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Dissanayake, N.B.; Kalansooriya, J.; Kumari, H.V.M.; Arachchige, O.; Pitigala, P.K.G.C.This Study examines the effects of parental attitudes on children’s school sport participation. It will focus on different people and institutions that are linked to promoting sports in School -aged children. The main purpose of the study is to assess the parents’ expectations when motivating their children for school sport programs. We have also analyzed the relationship between parents’ attitudes towards their children’s sporting habits. The primary research question for this inquiry is “what are the parental beliefs about extracurricular sport activities and what their expectations of these programs are?” There are many researches already carried out to find the relationship between the present situations in Sri Lankan school children’s participation in sports, which is considerably high. A measure of parental attitude that is independent of the child’s behavior is important in covering the gap in the existing research. I have collected responses from nine schools in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka. The primary data was collected from 270 school children who are engaged in and not engaged in school sports. Data was analyzed for statistics, percentages, factor loading and group comparisons by using the software SPSS 21.0. The findings show mainly seven expectations influencing parents’ attitudes. The key parental attitude that determine their encouragement of their children to engage in sports is the approachability of coaches. Parents are of the opinion that sport participation has had a positive influence on attitudes towards making good grades, and they believe that children would be less likely to hang out with the wrong crowd if they are involved in sports. The positive recognition received from participating in sports was beneficial, and children seem to be more satisfied with school when participating in sports. All these factors have 81% variance to the dependent variable. Female children’s sport participation is only marginally influenced by female parents when female children are growing up. The results imply that promoting sports to the younger generation seems to be a fruitful strategy in creating a sporting habit and promoting sports participation among parents. However, there are challenges to be overcome in promoting female participation.