Cultivation of Allotment Gardens in Midlife: Interpretation of the Survey from the Axiological Perspective

English. Background: The article discusses issues related to the values of users of allotment gardens. Data analysis was carried out in accordance with the axiological perspective. Materials and Methods:The study involved 140 respondents aged 50 years or older. The research tool was the authors questionnaire. The study was carried out using field research. Results:Axiological pluralism manifests itself in the respondents motivesfor using allotment gardens. In the axiological analysis, based on the reference point, the respondents values were divided into three groups, namely, values related to: 1. contact with nature, 2. contact with others, and 3. oneself. Next, it was found that the three-part division included a wide range of specific values: from purely hedonistic and vital, through instrumental and utilitarian, to cultural and even spiritual ones. Conclusion:The use of allotment gardenshas numerous benefits for the respondents. Among the benefits mentioned by the respondents are relaxation, the possibility of cultivating vegetables and fruits and health preservation. Using allotment gardens is also the most common way of spending free time by the respondents, which shows how important allotment gardens are in their daily lives.

English. Allotment Gardens, Midlife, Axiological Perspective

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