Leisure/Recreation

Assess these items with reference to the youth’s most recent past.  Most often questions should be assessed on the last 6 to 12 month time period.

1. Limited organized activities:  Check this item if there is no evidence that the youth participates in sports, clubs, or other types of organized positive activities.
2. Could make better use of time:  Check this item if the youth spends excessive time in passive (e.g. television viewing) or unconstructive activities (e.g. video games), or seem to spend little time in constructive activities.  The youth has no leisure activities and is bored during most of his or her free time.  The youth is involved in at least one or two recreational activities, but the involvement is inconsistent or not entirely rewarding.  The youth needs help in planning the activities or finding activities that are more satisfying.
3. No personal interests:  Check this item if the youth appears to have no personal interests of a prosocial nature (e.g. sports, reading, hobbies, etc.).  Leave this item unchecked if the youth participates in his/her interests.

(03-2007)