Leisure Policy Perceptions and Priority Setting of People with and Without Disabilities Based on the Leisure Constraints Theory: Focusing on Importance-Performance Analysis

This study aims to examine differences in the perceived importance andsatisfaction of leisure policies between people with and without disabilities and toidentify policy priorities. Using data from the 2023 National Leisure Activity Survey,an Importance-Performance Analysis was conducted. The findings revealed thatnon-disabled respondents rated 'diverse leisure facilities' highest in both importanceand satisfaction, whereas respondents with disabilities considered 'development anddissemination of high-quality leisure programs' most important and 'diverse leisurefacilities' most satisfactory. Priority areas for improvement were identified as'training and deployment of leisure professionals' for the non-disabled and 'supportfor leisure activities of marginalized groups' for the disabled. Maintenance prioritiesdiffered by group but commonly included 'high-quality program development' and'facility diversity.' These results provide policy implications for enhancing leisureaccessibility and improving program quality for people with disabilities.