The Hierarchical model of Leisure Constraints
Crawford and Godbey identified three major types
of constraints to leisure in 1987 (See also
Crawford, Jackson and Godbey, 1991). These are
intrapersonal constraints, interpersonal constraints,
and structural constraints (see Figure 1).
Intrapersonal constraints involve psychological
conditions that are internal to the individual such
as personality factors, attitudes, or more temporary
psychological conditions such as mood.
Interpersonal constraints are those that arise out of
interaction with others such as family members,
friends, coworkers and neighbors. Structural
constraints include such factors as the lack of
opportunities or the cost of activities that result
from external conditions in the environment.