SOCIEDADE, CULTURA E SAÚDE: MOTIVAÇÃO NA UTILIZAÇÃO DE ESPAÇO PÚBLICO DE LAZER

The aim of this research was the identification and analysis of motivational factors that influence social actors to use public places of leisure. It is a descriptive field research with qualitative approach, performed with 80 regulars of Parque da Jaqueira and Calcadao de Boa Viagem in Recife-PE. The data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The results indicate that the motivational factors to attend the public places of leisure are related to the pursuit of healthy habits and social interaction. Therefore, they provide quality of life, satisfaction and welfare to the regulars.