Topic 5- Theory Flashcards
Theory
act of explanation that is communicated to others. systematic w observation and measurement.
Theory is subject to
question and criticism
Psychology
looks at leisure from perspective of individual. mental processes and behaviours
Psychology aspect of decisions to start continue with or with hold from an activity is the meaning of
behaviour
Leisure behaviour
motivated by the desire to satisfy personal need, degree to which one is motivated, personal values, and attitudes
Needs
individual life experiences cause some needs to be more dominant than other in certain individuals
Motivations
why do we do the things we do
Values
what we think is important impacts, what we do for leisure and how much time we devote to leisure
Attitudes
do we feel positively or negatively toward something
Contraints
what stops us from engaging in leisure behaviours we’d life to do and even influence our preferences for leisure activities
Sociology
understand how leisure is connected to social life; the role leisure plays in society and its meaning in the broader social context
Sociologists
work to understand the behaviours and processes of individuals, groups, and institutions as they occur in particular social and cultural contexts (ex: political environments)
3 types of sociological theoretical perspectives
- structural approaches
- functionalist approaches
- development approaches
Structural approaches
examine such variables as socio-economic status, education and demographic characteristics i their relation to leisure choice, preferences or constraints
Functionalist approaches
focuses on social functions of leisure. benefits of leisure are the focus; the goal is to understand the positive and negative outcomes associated with various leisure experiences.
Development approaches
emphasizes the evolution and changes in leisure throughout an individuals life cycle. looks at changing roles, obligations and expectations throughout life
Critical theory
teaches that knowledge is power. understanding the ways one is oppressed unable one to take action to change oppressive.
Critical social science makes a conscious attempt to ..
fuse theory and action. critical theories are normative, they serve to bring about change in the conditions that affect our lives
Feminist theory
feminist theorists argue that defining leisure as separate from work is limiting and ignores aspects of gender in social relations; individuals are gendered and the sexual division of labour is found in everyday life
Why use theory is leisure?
- to help access/identify relevant needs
- to be accountable and provide rationale for decisions
- to enhance outcomes for participants, agency, community
- to be able to communicate effectively with professionals
- to evaluate effectiveness of programs/services
Work-leisure theory
attitudes and practices can spill over or generalize into leisure time and alternatively an individual can compensate in leisure for work practices
