Leisure activities as prevention of socially pathological phenomena

This thesis deals with the relationship between leisure activities and socially pathological behaviour. The text is divided into theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part defines the basic concepts, different perspectives on leisure time and leisrue time functions are presented. Theoretical part also deals with the offer of leisure activities in Třebíč. There is also a list of the most frequently occurring socially pathological phenomena and a brief introduction to the low-threshold club called BARÁK. The practical part is realized using a qualitative method of research, specifically an interview. Interviews are directed to clients of the low-threshold club aged 15-20 years. The aim of the thesis is to find out whether the interviewed individuals are aware that spending free time can have preventive consequences against socially pathological behavior. Satisfaction with the offer of activities in the town of Třebíč is also ascertaine