Laboratory for Leisure, Tourism & Sport

The University of Connecticut

Andrew Yiannakis, Director

Leisure Satisfaction (#47)

Researched and Compiled by:

Seok Hong
Ph.D. candidate in Leisure and Sport Management

100 References. Updated 1/99


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