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A Social Psychology of Leisure
In the last decade, social psychology has become the dominant social science perspective adopted by leisure researchers to study and understand the role of leisure in people's lives. There is also a renewed interest in the practical applications of social psychology for understanding urgent social issues. Social psychological methods, theories, and findings are being applied to the solution and the planning of improved arrangements for health, work, home life and, of course, leisure. A Social Psychology of Leisure is written to serve as a textbook for undergraduate students taking a course in the psychological and social aspects of leisure and recreation. The success of any text depends ultimately on its ability to communicate clearly to student readers and to spark student interest in the field of study. A Social Psychology of Leisure presents material simply, yet doesn't oversimplify, and illustrates basic principles with enthusiasm for the field. No previous course in general social psychology is required with this text.
A Handbook of Leisure Studies
A unique, international resource for Leisure Studies: in one volume the history, organization and central debates in the field of Leisure Studies are defined, providing a one-stop-shop for students and an agenda for future debate and research academics.
Work and Leisure
Globalization, economic development and changes in social environments have put the relationships between work, leisure, social structure and quality of life under the spotlight. Profound transformations in the nature and organization of work are occurring, with potentially far-reaching social and economic consequences. Increasingly, organizations demand greater flexibility from their workforces and are introducing new technologies and practices in response to global competitive pressures. At the same time many employees are experiencing long working hours, increasing workloads and job insecurity, along with the challenge of balancing work and domestic responsibilities. These changes threate...
A Decade of Change and Continuity in Midlife
Each year, for ten uninterrupted years, a group of middle aged adults told researchers about their wants and desires, their life stresses and strains, their sources of happiness and joy, and their perspectives on how their lives were—or were not—changing. This book summarizes the results of this unique and unprecedented study. Using extensive statistical analyses and qualitative case studies, it documents change and consistency in participants’ core values and perceptions of leisure. It describes the vast range of experiences people had each year in areas ranging from changing social relationships to employment and health, and examines how these experiences affected their lives and their views of their life structure, looking at both variations over time for individual participants and differences from one participant to another. This book provides important guidance for scholars and researchers of aging. It also offers fascinating insights for practitioners working with midlife and older adults, as well as for the reader anticipating or experiencing the midlife years.
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Contemporary Perspectives in Leisure
We are entering a new era of leisure. Quality rather than quantity is now the focus of researchers, policymakers and managers. Technological change, an ageing population and a harsh economic climate are changing the values and practices of leisure, as well as the relationship between leisure, society and the individual. Contemporary Perspectives in Leisure uses a variety of disciplinary approaches to introduce the most important trends in contemporary leisure in the Twenty-First Century. With contributions from some of the leading international figures in modern leisure studies, the book examines key philosophical and theoretical debates around leisure, with reference to concepts such as happiness, enjoyment and quality of life, as well as the most interesting contemporary themes in leisure studies, from youth leisure and ‘dark’ leisure to technology and adventure. Understanding changes in leisure helps us to better understand changes in wider society. Contemporary Perspectives in Leisure is a perfect companion to any course in leisure studies, and useful reading for any student or scholar working in sociology, cultural studies, recreation, tourism, sport, or social psychology.
Play of Individuals and Societies
This volume was first published by Inter-Disciplinary Press in 2014. Play has always had a special place in the world and for much of our literate history has been seen as capturing the true essence of the individual and the surrounding culture. All of the chapters in this book express the sentiment that we can see in play the embodiment of human beings as well as our societal cultures. This is evident in our aesthetic transcendent and everyday play experiences – in the literature we read, the theatre we attend, the games we play, the art we experience, and in the way our lives are organized by powerful others and societal license. And, as several chapters illuminate, play is the world we construct to express our opposition to the pluralistic and controlling world we live in – a way to express our individuality and create an interval, a transient haven. The chapters in this book encourage the reader about a reflective way of thinking about play that preserves, contemplates, and clarifies how play embodies our selves and our cultures.
Work and Leisure
This book brings together specially commissioned chapters from international experts in a wide range of disciplines concerned with work, leisure and well-being to discuss key, topical issues.
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Who said there are no short cuts to happiness? Here are some HAPPINESS HACKS that can change your life! Did you know putting a plant on your desk will boost your productivity? Or that taking smaller sips of coffee over a longer period of time will make you happier than just downing a shot of espresso? These are some easy ways to be happier, and they work! Here are hundreds of shortcuts to brighten your day and boost your mood - and also the science to prove why they work. From happiness at work and happiness in love, to simply finding your “happy place,” Happiness Hacks is the ultimate life hack to improve your life, one curiously effective step at a time. - Tips to build happiness as a mindset - Science behind generating happy thoughts - Small things you can do to feel big doses of happiness! - Here’s your shortcut to happiness
