The given bar chart presents data on the preferred leisure activities of Australian children aged 5 to 14, comparing the participation percentages between boys and girls.
Overall, the chart indicates that boys generally exhibit a higher engagement in outdoor physical activities such as skateboarding, rollerblading, and bike riding, while girls show a greater inclination towards indoor leisure pursuits such as art and craft, as well as watching TV or videos.
The data reveals that almost 100% of boys and girls enjoy watching TV or videos, with boys slightly surpassing girls in participation. Additionally, around 60% of boys are inclined towards electronic or computer games, whereas the percentage for girls is approximately 40%. Furthermore, girls’ participation in art and craft stands at around 80%, almost double that of boys, who exhibit only about 40% involvement in this activity.
In contrast, boys demonstrate a higher preference for outdoor physical activities, as evidenced by their engagement in bike riding at nearly 80% compared to around 60% for girls. Moreover, boys show a significantly greater interest in skateboarding or rollerblading, with a participation rate of around 40%, while girls’ participation in these activities is notably lower at approximately 20%.