Abstract
Use of leisure time by persons with alcoholism differs from that of non-alcoholics. Some leisure activities may even contribute to a pattern of heavy drinking. The Leisure Activity Profile (LAP) was designed to identify dysfunctional leisure activity patterns, specifically those activity patterns associated with high levels of alcohol consumption. The initial developmental work on the LAP is described in this article. The LAP includes a list of 38 activities, half of which were selected for their association with alcohol consumption. Respondents indicate the activities in which they participate, and the level of alcohol consumption with each activity. Respondents also indicate if they complete the activity alone or with close friends or relatives. The LAP should prove useful to occupational therapists who treat persons with alcoholism, both in identifying dysfunctional leisure activity patterns and in developing and measuring treatment approaches.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 31-41 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Occupational Therapy in Mental Health |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 6 1991 |
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