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Samples of 97 and 259 participants were asked to rate the aptness of potential characteristics with regard to their favorite free-time activity and their work. Ratings were cluster analyzed and the results of the samples compared. Six dimensions replicated strongly. On the basis of their defining variables, they were named Physical Challenge, Mental Challenge, Sensuality, Risk, Autonomy vs. Sociability, and Stimulation.Simple sum cluster scores were computed separately for free-time activities and work. Differences in cluster scores occur between men and women in five dimensions out of 12: Men had higher scores on leisure Physical Challenge, leisure Mental Challenge, leisure Risk, work Mental Challenge, and work Risk. Three dimensions were related to age: Leisure Sensuality and work Sensuality decreased with age; work Autonomy increased with age. Free-time activities themselves showed differences among three dimensions: Physical Challenge, Sensuality, and Risk. Occupations differ significantly on all dimensions except Stimulation.
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