Leisure time patterns of children with and without disabilities: a cross-sectional latent class analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Leisure participation supports children's health, social inclusion, and well-being, yet children with disabilities (CWD) often face barriers to participate in organised and physically demanding activities. This study examined differences in leisure-time patterns between children with and without disabilities.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from 6,049 Norwegian children aged 10-13 years were analysed. Leisure time was assessed across six domains using twenty-two indicators. Latent Class Analysis identified leisure-time profiles, and multinomial logistic regression examined associations between disability status and profile membership, adjusting for sociodemographic factors.

Results

Five leisure profiles emerged: Home-oriented (21%), Social-oriented

SUBMITTER: Moller-Skau C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815810 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature