Leisure Activities In Context

Author : Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138511641

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There have been many analyses of leisure, drawing on the social, historical, cultural, temporal, and geographical contexts in which acts of leisure are pursued. Yet these studies lack a theoretical framework that can explain how leisure studies interact in various social contexts (cultural, temporal, or geographical), or as Robert A. Stebbins conceptualizes it, at levels of society. Here Stebbins explores leisure studies at society's micro, meso, and macro levels. He considers all three as they manifest themselves in the everyday pursuit of leisure, while focusing on the heretofore neglected middle, which he calls the meso side of life. Stebbins not only draws these perspectives together, but does something no one else has: he focuses on the big picture of leisure. Leisure Activities in Context examines the entire micro-macro/agency-structure dimension, using theory and research from leisure studies and the sociology of leisure as the vehicles to accomplish this. This book will be a useful theoretical sourcebook on the study of leisure because it provides a blueprint of issues that scholars and students can use to draw deeper meaning from their own studies, and a framework for future research.

Author : Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412863766

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There have been many analyses of leisure, drawing on the social, historical, cultural, temporal, and geographical contexts in which acts of leisure are pursued. Yet these studies lack a theoretical framework that can explain how leisure studies interact in various social contexts (cultural, temporal, or geographical), or as Robert A. Stebbins conceptualizes it, at levels of society. Here Stebbins explores leisure studies at society’s micro, meso, and macro levels. He considers all three as they manifest themselves in the everyday pursuit of leisure, while focusing on the heretofore neglected middle, which he calls the meso side of life. Stebbins not only draws these perspectives together, but does something no one else has: he focuses on the big picture of leisure. Leisure Activities in Context examines the entire micro-macro/agency-structure dimension, using theory and research from leisure studies and the sociology of leisure as the vehicles to accomplish this. This book will be a useful theoretical sourcebook on the study of leisure because it provides a blueprint of issues that scholars and students can use to draw deeper meaning from their own studies, and a framework for future research.

Author : Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781351508957

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Leisure Activities in Context by Robert A. Stebbins Pdf

There have been many analyses of leisure, drawing on the social, historical, cultural, temporal, and geographical contexts in which acts of leisure are pursued. Yet these studies lack a theoretical framework that can explain how leisure studies interact in various social contexts (cultural, temporal, or geographical), or as Robert A. Stebbins conceptualizes it, at levels of society. Here Stebbins explores leisure studies at society's micro, meso, and macro levels. He considers all three as they manifest themselves in the everyday pursuit of leisure, while focusing on the heretofore neglected middle, which he calls the meso side of life. Stebbins not only draws these perspectives together, but does something no one else has: he focuses on the big picture of leisure. Leisure Activities in Context examines the entire micro-macro/agency-structure dimension, using theory and research from leisure studies and the sociology of leisure as the vehicles to accomplish this. This book will be a useful theoretical sourcebook on the study of leisure because it provides a blueprint of issues that scholars and students can use to draw deeper meaning from their own studies, and a framework for future research.

Author : Atara Sivan,Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781134925070

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Leisure Education: A Cross-National View by Atara Sivan,Robert A. Stebbins Pdf

Leisure education plays a central role in both the field of leisure studies and the pursuit of leisure itself. Everywhere in the modern world the most effective use of free time for individuals comes with knowing about the many leisure activities available to them and the rewards and costs that accompany their interest in each. It is through leisure education in one form or another that they gain such knowledge. Yet, as important as this educational process is, its study is only beginning to take off in non-Western societies where, however, it cannot be assumed to be the same as in the West. This book contains several comparisons of Western and non-Western practices in leisure education. Knowing these practices contributes ultimately to a deep understanding of the nature of the huge variety of leisure activities enjoyed across the planet and of the reasons why people go in for the ones they do. This book was based on a special issue published in the World Leisure Journal.

Author : Joseph L. Mahoney,Reed W. Larson,Jacquelynne S. Eccles
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005-03-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135628123

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Organized Activities As Contexts of Development by Joseph L. Mahoney,Reed W. Larson,Jacquelynne S. Eccles Pdf

School-aged children in the U.S. and other Western nations spend almost half of their waking hours in leisure activities. For some, out-of-school time is perceived as inconsequential or even counterproductive to the health and well-being of young persons. Recently, however, there has been a growing recognition that--along with family, peers, and school--the organized activities in which some youth participate during these hours are important contexts of emotional, social, and civic development. They provide opportunities for young persons to learn and develop competencies that are largely neglected by schools. At the same time, communities and national governments are now channeling considerable resources into creating organized activities for young people's out-of-school time. This volume brings together a multidisciplinary, international group of experts to provide conceptual, empirical, and policy-relevant advances in research on children's and adolescents' participation in the developmental contexts represented by extracurricular activities, and after-school and community programs. Organized Activities as Contexts of Development provides a handbook-like coverage of research in this new emerging field. It considers a broad developmental time-span from middle childhood through early adulthood, providing information on how motivation, participation, and developmental experiences change as youth get older. The contents cover one of the most salient topics in child and adolescent research, education, and social policy, placing consistent emphasis on developmental aspects and implications of organized activity participation for young persons. Representing contributors from several fields of study--psychology, criminal justice, leisure science, sociology, human development, education, prevention, and public policy--the book is designed to appeal to students and scholars in all these areas. Additionally, the volume is written to be of interest to professionals who administer programs and develop policy on youth.

Author : Les Haywood,Frank Kew,Peter Bramham,John Spink,John Capenerhurst,Ian Henry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429620188

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Understanding Leisure by Les Haywood,Frank Kew,Peter Bramham,John Spink,John Capenerhurst,Ian Henry Pdf

First published in 1989. Understanding Leisure is a readable introductory analysis of the key elements in the study of leisure. This includes leisure concepts and dimensions of leisure, its activity forms, participants, provision, and leisure futures, leisure and social theory. A collaborative work of six authors, Understanding Leisure is a textbook which introduces the reader to the interrelated dimensions of leisure in contemporary society and aims to provide them with guidelines for further study. Exercises and discussion topics are included at the end of each chapter to enable the reader to apply general theory to particular examples. The text contains seven chapters covering all aspects of the study of leisure. Starting with a critical evaluation of different concepts of leisure it progresses through an analysis of the relationship between leisure both to play and work and the diverse forms of leisure such as recreation, hobbies, crafts and education. There then follows a perspective on leisure participation, an analysis of the spatial dimensions of leisure and how relative land values can affect access to leisure. The historical context of leisure provision and the changing relationship between public and private sector is then examined which provides insights into the future of leisure, based on forecasts and theories of social change. The book ends with a discussion of how contemporary social theory contributes to an understanding of leisure. Understanding Leisure will be valuable reading for undergraduate degree courses in Leisure Studies. It will also be useful background reading for post graduate study in Leisure and Recreational Management and Tourism as well as for leisure professionals in both the commercial and public sectors.

Author : Mandi Baker,Neil Carr,Emma J. Stewart
Publisher : CABI
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781789248203

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Leisure Activities in the Outdoors by Mandi Baker,Neil Carr,Emma J. Stewart Pdf

The benefits of being outdoors in a leisure context are widely acknowledged across a range of disciplinary perspectives (including tourism, therapeutics, education and recreation). These benefits include the development of: health and wellbeing; social skills; leadership and facilitation skills; personal, emotional and reflective abilities; confidence and identity creation. Drawing on a variety of perspectives, geographies and approaches, this book explores the opportunities that leisure in the outdoors provides for learning, developing and challenging. The authors in this collection challenge dominant discourses of outdoor leisure through their selection of outdoor activities, theoretical approaches and modes of representation. All offer fresh insights and thinking into how leisure in the outdoors can be understood. The book covers a range of outdoor conceptualisations that challenge the reader to think deeply and broadly about the common threads which bind the broad field of outdoor leisure together. The experiences explored in this book range from suburban outdoors to wild places, surfing to mindful reflection, and trail walking to Nordic skiing, and encompass a broad spectrum of people.

Author : Joseph L. Mahoney,Reed W. Larson,Jacquelynne S. Eccles
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005-03-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135628130

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Organized Activities As Contexts of Development by Joseph L. Mahoney,Reed W. Larson,Jacquelynne S. Eccles Pdf

The after-school activity context has grown in importance over the past 30yrs as major demographic change (i.e.dual-career families & latchkey children) has swept the country. This bk looks at the influences of after-school activities on child & adol.dev

Author : Jay Sanford Shivers,Lee J. DeLisle
Publisher : Human Kinetics Publishers
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCSC:32106013780942

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The Story of Leisure by Jay Sanford Shivers,Lee J. DeLisle Pdf

Not only is The Story of Leisure an outstanding textbook; it's also an enjoyable read for recreational specialists, sport historians, and sport sociologists.

Author : Ruth V. Russell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02
Category : Leisure
ISBN : 1571678204

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Pastimes by Ruth V. Russell Pdf

This sixth edition reflects almost 40 years of scholarship as well as professional and personal practice in recreation, parks, and tourism. The text has become one of the most widely adopted titles in university courses worldwide. In this new edition of the book, the phenomenon of leisure is presented through new research findings and contemporary societal dilemmas to suggest that leisure is one of the most interesting, relevant, and exciting subjects of study today. The book reflects a wide range of material from the disciplines of leisure studies, sociology, psychology, economics, political science, anthropology, geography, the humanities, and media and cultural studies. Indeed, more than a textbook, this is very much a point of view. Leisure is presented as a human phenomenon that is individual and collective, vital and frivolous, historical and contemporary, factual and subjective, and good and bad. As a learning tool, this sixth edition teaches more. It contains updated and new illustrations of concepts through field-based cases, biographical features, exploratory activities, and research studies. In the first part, leisure is defined as a condition of humanity. Its meanings are traced through the humanities and history, as well as in todays connotations. The benefits of leisure are presented, ranging from freedom to pleasure to risk to spirituality, and leisures benefit to healthful well-being is demonstrated. As well, part one of the text presents theories for explaining leisure behavior. Part Two discusses leisure as a cultural mirror -- its societal context. Chapters include leisure and anthropology, geography, technology, popular culture, and taboo recreation. Finally, in Part Three, the functional side of leisure is explored in terms of its instrumental relationship to work, money, time, and equity. Leisure systems of public, private, and commercial sponsorship are described to confirm leisures utility. Instructor resources and a website for student resources available.

Author : Peter J. Verhoven,Judith E. Goldstein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Handicapped
ISBN : WISC:89033412230

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Leisure Activity Participation and Handicapped Populations by Peter J. Verhoven,Judith E. Goldstein Pdf

Author : Dorit Roer-Strier,Yochay Nadan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030442781

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Context-Informed Perspectives of Child Risk and Protection in Israel by Dorit Roer-Strier,Yochay Nadan Pdf

This volume adopts a context-informed framework exploring risk, maltreatment, well-being and protection of children in diverse groups in Israel. It incorporates the findings of seven case studies conducted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's NEVET Greenhouse of Context-Informed Research and Training for Children in Need. Each case study applies a context-informed approach to the study of perspectives of risk and protection among parents, children and professionals from different communities in Israel, utilizing varied qualitative methodologies. The volume analyses the importance of studying children and parents's perspectives in diverse societies and stresses the need for a context-informed perspective in designing prevention and intervention programs for children at risk and their families living in diverse societies. It further explores potential contribution to theory, research, practice, policy and training in the area of child maltreatment.

Author : Lía Rodriguez de la Vega,Walter N. Toscano
Publisher : Springer
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9783319755298

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Handbook of Leisure, Physical Activity, Sports, Recreation and Quality of Life by Lía Rodriguez de la Vega,Walter N. Toscano Pdf

This handbook provides an overview and synthesis of relevant literature related to leisure and recreation, and physical activity and its relationship to quality of life. Divided into two parts, the text presents the analysis of leisure and recreation studies and physical activities and sports, with diverse populations. The first part deals with leisure and recreation in relation to quality of life, with different perspectives on different age groups, ethnic groups, the approach of an Integrated Model of Leisure Well-being focusing on how leisure activities contribute to leisure well-being etc. The second part deals with physical activities and sports in relation to quality of life, discussing the consideration that "exercise is good for you", associating physical exercise with other conditions of life in society, its impact on people with disabilities, etc. It is of interest to researchers and students, legislators, educators, providers of leisure services.

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9241548053

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Community-based Rehabilitation by World Health Organization Pdf

Volume numbers determined from Scope of the guidelines, p. 12-13.

Author : Barbara A. Schell,Glen Gillen,Marjorie Scaffa,Ellen S. Cohn
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 1298 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781451110807

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Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy by Barbara A. Schell,Glen Gillen,Marjorie Scaffa,Ellen S. Cohn Pdf

Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy, Twelfth Edition, continues in the tradition of excellent coverage of critical concepts and practices that have long made this text the leading resource for Occupational Therapy students. Students using this text will learn how to apply client-centered, occupational, evidence based approach across the full spectrum of practice settings. Peppered with first-person narratives, which offer a unique perspective on the lives of those living with disease, this new edition has been fully updated with a visually enticing full color design, and even more photos and illustrations. Vital pedagogical features, including case studies, Practice Dilemmas, and Provocative questions, help position students in the real-world of occupational therapy practice to help prepare them to react appropriately.