Chapter 6 - Leisure And Rec Theories

Question 1

Define theory

Answer 1

Systematic explanation of some phenomenon based on evidence

Question 2

Name 4 social sciences that have influenced the development and application of theory in leisure studies

Answer 2

1) psych
2) sociology
3) critical
4) feminists

Question 3

Describe psych of theory in leisure studies

Answer 3

• looks at the perspective of the indi

- mental processes and behaviours

Question 4

What are the 5 aspects of leisure behaviour

Answer 4

1) needs
2) motivations
3) values
4) attitudes
5) constraints

Question 5

Describe sociology in leisure theories

Answer 5

Sociologists want to understand the behaviours and process of individuals in a social or cultural contexts

Question 6

Name the 3 sociological theoretical perspectives

Answer 6

1) structural approach
2) functionalist approach
3) developmental approach

Question 7

Describe structural approach

Answer 7

Examines Socio economic status and education and demographic characteristics in their choice of leisure

Question 8

Describe functionalist approach

Answer 8

Focuses on social function of leisure

Ex. Role of leisure in marital and familial cohesion

Question 9

Describe developmental approach

Answer 9

Looks at evo and changes throughout and indi’s lifecycle

Ex. Roles and obligations change throughout your life

Question 10

Describe critical theory

Answer 10

• Teaches that knowledge is power
• this means everything the way one is oppressed enables us to change the oppressive forces
• normative

Question 11

Describe feminist theory

Answer 11

Feminist theories argue that defining leisure as separate from work is limiting and ignores aspects of gender and social relations

Question 12

Name 3 reasons why we use theory in leisure

Answer 12

1) address problems that affect health and well being
2) enhance outcomes
3) understand ppl’sa experiences during leisure

Question 13

Name the 4 leisure specific theories

Answer 13

1) constraints
2) serious leisure
3) work-leisure hypothesis
4) flow

Question 14

Describe constraints theory

Answer 14

• interpersonal
• intrapersonal
• structural

Question 15

Describe serious leisure theory

Answer 15

• serious
• casual
• project based

Question 16

Describe work theory

Answer 16

• spill over

- compensation

Question 17

Describe flow theory

Answer 17

Challenges equal skills at hand

You lose track of time

Question 18

Describe the 8 steps of flow theory

Answer 18

1) activity is challenging it requires skill
2) action and awareness merge
3) concentration is on the activity
4) loss of self consciousness
5) clear goals and feed back
6) sense of control
7) transformation of time
8) autotelic ( doing is the reward)