LEISURE, SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SPANISH STUDENTS

Abstract

Social networks are a reference model of communication for the Spanish
youth and the preferred digital youth leisure activity. The objective
of this study was to determine the most important leisure activities
published on social networks by Spanish youths, identifying the associated
sociodemographic characteristics. The sample consisted of 1,764 postcompulsory secondary education Spanish students. All territorial areas
if the Spanish state were represented by the participants. The most
important leisure activities, the number and type of the most important
leisure activities shared on social networks, the sex of the student and the
territorial area of each young person were measured. 64.2% of Spanish
post-compulsory secondary school students share the practice of at least
one of their three main leisure activities on social networks. Festivals and
celebrations were the most shared leisure activity. There were significant
differences related to the sex and geographical area of residence. Women
share more on social networks than men. The students who give more
importance to tourism, festivals and digital activities are those who most
share their leisure. The conclusions offer keys to educational intervention in social networks as a priority model of communication for post-compulsory secondary education Spanish students. This study is very useful for agents involved in the promotion of Spanish youth leisure.