ABSTRACT

The purpose of this project was to examine the experiences of participants enrolled in a fee assistance program for recreation in Mississauga, Canada. Adults living in low income (N = 24) who were registered with ActiveAssist engaged in individual semi-structured interviews and data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Benefits associated with ActiveAssist included affordable access to recreation, community involvement, and benefits for children and immigrants. Several barriers along with suggestions for improvement were also identified. Increasing communication about the program and partnering with other community initiatives appears vital to increasing access to recreation for individuals living in low income.

摘要

该项目的目的是研究参加加拿大密西沙加娱乐休闲费用援助计划的参与者的经验。在ActiveAssist注册的低收入（N = 24）成年人进行了单独的半结构式访谈，并使用主题内容分析法对数据进行了分析。与ActiveAssist相关的好处包括负担得起的娱乐活动，社区参与以及对儿童和移民的好处。还确定了一些障碍以及改进建议。加强与该计划的沟通，并与其他社区计划合作，对于增加低收入者获得娱乐的机会似乎至关重要。