The influences of family leisure patterns on perceptions of family functioning

This study conducted a preliminary test of a model of family leisure functi oning by examining the relationship of core and balance family leisure patt erns to family cohesion and adaptability. We hypothesized that core family leisure patterns address family needs for stability, facilitate the develop ment of cohesive relationships, and are related to perceptions of family co hesion, whereas balance family leisure patterns address family needs Sor ch ange, facilitate the development of adaptive skills, and are related to per ceptions of family adaptability. Findings from 2 multiple regression analys es provided preliminary support for the model. Conclusions and implications are discussed.