Leisure Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the QUANTITATIVE factors of leisure?
A
- Number of activities
- Interests
- Time
- Environment
- Number of people
- Cost
2
Q
What are some of the QUALITATIVE factors of leisure?
A
- Achievements
- Purpose / meaning
- Quality
- Attitude
3
Q
What are the main functions of leisure?
A
- Relaxation
- Entertainment
- Personal development
4
Q
What is the criteria that distinguishes leisure from work?
A
- The time at which the activity is performed.
- The attitude with which the activity is performed.
- The purpose / reasons for performing the activity
5
Q
What are some of the reasons why someone would participate in leisure activities?
A
- Socialisation
- Development of self
- Enjoyment
- Basic needs
- Exercise
- Expressing emotions
- Developing creative abilities
- Intellectual interest
- Doing something for others
- Rest
- Substitution for work
6
Q
What are the approaches to defining leisure? (3)
A
- Leisure as residual / free time
- Leisure as activity: assume clear distinction between work and leisure
- Leisure as experience
7
Q
What are the main themes in leisure?
A
- Perceived freedom
- Intrinsic rewards
- Enjoyment
- Relaxation
- Temporality of flow
8
Q
What are the predominant conceptualisations in leisure?
A
- Leisure as observable activity: provides info on preferred activities, intensity of interest, frequency in participation and used to achieve targeted outcomes
- Leisure as providing useful info about persons: info of person balance and limitations
- Leisure as subjective experience