A Study of Leisure Time Activities among Students with Visual Impairment in Odisha

Abstract

The current research aims to study the leisure time activities of students with visual impairment. Leisure time activities play a vital role in the lives of all individual and the visually impaired are not exceptional to this phenomenon. A total of 60 students with visual impairment from one special and four inclusive schools of Keonjhar district in Odisha were selected as sample through purposive sampling method. Descriptive research design under survey method was employed in the study. Data was gathered using a questionnaire prepared by the researcher consists of 58 domains which reflect various leisure time activities of students with visual impairment. The study results revealed that there is a lack of leisure time activities among students with visual impairment. The study concludes that there is necessity to adopt equipments to utilize leisure time activities by the special and inclusive schools of Keonjhar District in Odisha. It is recommended to provide training for physical educator to teach all leisure activities in both schools as they are lacking the same. Appropriate measures are to be taken to make awareness about the importance of leisure time activities for individuals with visual impairment.