2004
DOI: 10.1123/rsj.28.2.60
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A Comparison of Recreational Sports and Leisure Time Participation of College/University Students in China, Japan, Korea, Iran, the United States, and Canada—with Students in the Republic of China (Taiwan)

Abstract: University students play a major role in improving the quality of society and the productivity of a nation in terms of their physical fitness level and recreational activity (Cheng, 1998). This article examines the status, the generally recognized importance and perceived benefits of recreational and sport participation (leisure time activities) for college students. Additionally, a comparison, by means of a survey instrument, is made between university students' recreational sport participation in six differ… Show more

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“…Since then, the positive role of sport and music in the development of individuals has been well supported in the literature [e.g. 14 , 19 ]. Intriguingly, according to a comprehensive review of studies from 1988 to 2003 into extracurricular activities, Feldman and Matjasko [ 63 ] uncovered a pattern of school-based activities having a mostly positive effect on adolescent development, as well as a pattern of sport being examined more often than music.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Since then, the positive role of sport and music in the development of individuals has been well supported in the literature [e.g. 14 , 19 ]. Intriguingly, according to a comprehensive review of studies from 1988 to 2003 into extracurricular activities, Feldman and Matjasko [ 63 ] uncovered a pattern of school-based activities having a mostly positive effect on adolescent development, as well as a pattern of sport being examined more often than music.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…More specifically, our study has been structured to reveal, via a survey instrument, potential variation across three countries, namely South Korea (Korea from here onwards), China and the United States, countries often examined in cross-country studies to compare and contrast culturally disparate achievements in education [e.g. 19 , 20 , 21 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The three particular countries of interest in our study have been examined together on many previous occasions; for example, in the field of service marketing (Suh et al, 2013), in the context of college education (Cheng et al, 2004) and in the area of decision making in financial markets (Arkes et al, 2010). However, in terms of contrasting the levels of work ethic between West and East, such studies are less common (e.g.…”
Section: Cross-country Comparisonsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The three countries, representatives of Asian and Western regions, were selected as they are often discussed in relation to differing levels of achievement in the educational context due to their cultural diversity (e.g. Cheng et al, 2004;Wang et al, 2020).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In most countries, the importance of a lifestyle that incorporates daily sports activities is becoming increasingly understood and promoted (Laar, Shi, et al, 2021; Laar, Zhang, et al, 2019). According to the National Institute of Leisure Sports in Schools (NIRSA), participating in sports activities also has benefits for academic achievements (Cheng et al, 2004). In addition, participation in sports activities not only is conducive to physical and mental development but also helps to enhance the strength of the community by promoting social interaction, community participation, and cultural harmony, as well as reducing the occurrence of anti-social activities (Coakley, 1993; Collins & Kay, 2003; Cortis et al, 2007; Kenyon & McPherson, 1973).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%