Techniques for Comparing Leisure Classification Systems

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Abstract
One of the major factors limiting the utility of existing leisure classification systems is the lack of coordinated research efforts and integration of research findings. The purpose of this study was to illustrate the use of various factor comparison techniques by comparing a leisure factor structure (classification system) based on participation data with a leisure factor structure based on interest data. The five factor comparison techniques employed were: the correlation of factor scores, the correlation of factor loadings, the s-index, the root mean square (RMS), and the coefficient of congruence (CC). The results of the five factor comparisons are presented and their utility in studying leisure behavior is discussed.

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