Leisure

Question 1

What are some of the QUANTITATIVE factors of leisure?

Answer 1

1. Number of activities
2. Interests
3. Time
4. Environment
5. Number of people
6. Cost

Question 2

What are some of the QUALITATIVE factors of leisure?

Answer 2

1. Achievements
2. Purpose / meaning
3. Quality
4. Attitude

Question 3

What are the main functions of leisure?

Answer 3

1. Relaxation
2. Entertainment
3. Personal development

Question 4

What is the criteria that distinguishes leisure from work?

Answer 4

1. The time at which the activity is performed.
2. The attitude with which the activity is performed.
3. The purpose / reasons for performing the activity

Question 5

What are some of the reasons why someone would participate in leisure activities?

Answer 5

1. Socialisation
2. Development of self
3. Enjoyment
4. Basic needs
5. Exercise
6. Expressing emotions
7. Developing creative abilities
8. Intellectual interest
9. Doing something for others
10. Rest
11. Substitution for work

Question 6

What are the approaches to defining leisure? (3)

Answer 6

1. Leisure as residual / free time
2. Leisure as activity: assume clear distinction between work and leisure
3. Leisure as experience

Question 7

What are the main themes in leisure?

Answer 7

1. Perceived freedom
2. Intrinsic rewards
3. Enjoyment
4. Relaxation
5. Temporality of flow

Question 8

What are the predominant conceptualisations in leisure?

Answer 8

1. Leisure as observable activity: provides info on preferred activities, intensity of interest, frequency in participation and used to achieve targeted outcomes
2. Leisure as providing useful info about persons: info of person balance and limitations
3. Leisure as subjective experience