Work Leisure And Well Being

Author : John T Haworth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134752195

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Work, Leisure and Well-Being by John T Haworth Pdf

Although it is now well established that unemployment is detrimental to health and well being, most of us assume that a well structured, rewarding leisure activity would be preferable to paid work. John Haworth challenges these assumptions and shows that the very constriction of work, like having to perform a task we wouldn't otherwise choose, are often the most rewarding in the end. Work, Leisure and Well Being reviews the current literature and complements it with the findings of the most recent research to provide a serious and fascinating study of the most important areas of adult life. It raises as many questions as it answers; for instance, if paid work is better than a leisure activity, what's the use of looking forward to retirement? Work, Leisure and Well Being will be of interest not only to psychologists, but also to a wide range of professionals involved in social policy and the leisure industry.

Author : John Trevor Haworth,Anthony James Veal
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Labor
ISBN : 0415250579

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Work and Leisure by John Trevor Haworth,Anthony James Veal Pdf

Examines the profound transformations in the nature and organization of work that are occurring worldwide, with potentially far reaching social and economic consequences.

Author : John Trevor Haworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Happiness
ISBN : OCLC:1059784882

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Work, Leisure, and Well-being by John Trevor Haworth Pdf

Author : Jiri Zuzanek
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317213154

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Time, Leisure and Well-Being by Jiri Zuzanek Pdf

The significance of work and leisure as elements of our social fabric have puzzled philosophers and social scientists for generations. This ambitious new study considers historical views of work and leisure alongside contemporary survey evidence about time-use and well-being. Combining sophisticated theoretical analysis with empirical research, the book presents a contrarian argument that defines leisure as a serious and stimulating challenge rather than an unqualified benefit or good. This is vital reading for anyone with an interest in the concept of time in the social sciences, work-life balance, organisational studies, or the history, philosophy, or sociology of work and leisure.

Author : Jiri Zuzanek
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317213147

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Time, Leisure and Well-Being by Jiri Zuzanek Pdf

The significance of work and leisure as elements of our social fabric have puzzled philosophers and social scientists for generations. This ambitious new study considers historical views of work and leisure alongside contemporary survey evidence about time-use and well-being. Combining sophisticated theoretical analysis with empirical research, the book presents a contrarian argument that defines leisure as a serious and stimulating challenge rather than an unqualified benefit or good. This is vital reading for anyone with an interest in the concept of time in the social sciences, work-life balance, organisational studies, or the history, philosophy, or sociology of work and leisure.

Author : John Trevor Haworth,Anthony James Veal
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Labor
ISBN : 0415250587

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Work and Leisure by John Trevor Haworth,Anthony James Veal Pdf

This book brings together specially commissioned chapters from international experts in a wide range of disciplines concerned with work, leisure and well-being to discuss key, topical issues.

Author : Tim J. C. Robinson
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSC:32106019033932

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Work, Leisure and the Environment by Tim J. C. Robinson Pdf

'Work, Leisure and the Environment' is about a fundamental flaw in market economies that causes us to unknowingly reduce our well-being by working and consuming too much. We do this because we are unable to correctly assess the benefits we derive from our individual work effort.

Author : Gordon Waddell,Great Britain: Department for Work and Pensions,A. Kim Burton
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780117036949

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Is Work Good for Your Health and Well-being? by Gordon Waddell,Great Britain: Department for Work and Pensions,A. Kim Burton Pdf

Increasing employment and supporting people into work are key elements of the Government's public health and welfare reform agendas. This independent review, commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, examines scientific evidence on the health benefits of work, focusing on adults of working age and the common health problems that account for two-thirds of sickness absence and long-term incapacity. The study finds that there is a strong evidence base showing that work is generally good for physical and mental health and well-being, taking into account the nature and quality of work and its social context, and that worklessness is associated with poorer physical and mental health. Work can be therapeutic and can reverse the adverse health effects of unemployment, in relation to healthy people of working age, for many disabled people, for most people with common health problems and for social security beneficiaries.

Author : Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Springer
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137569943

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Leisure and Positive Psychology by Robert A. Stebbins Pdf

This book explores, from a leisure studies perspective, the central role that leisure has to play in positive psychology, exploring themes such as flow, fulfilment, altruism, well-being, and interpersonal relationships.

Author : Sheena Johnson,Ivan Robertson,Cary L. Cooper
Publisher : Springer
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319625485

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WELL-BEING by Sheena Johnson,Ivan Robertson,Cary L. Cooper Pdf

This book is the second edition of Well-being: Productivity and Happiness at Work that shows how to improve well-being in organizations. As with its predecessor, this new edition is remarkably timely. It explores the latest findings in the research on wellbeing and offers practical guidelines to the reader on how to promote well-being, productivity and happiness at work High levels of well-being at work are good for the employee and the organization. It means lower sickness-absence levels, better retention and more satisfied customers. People with higher levels of well-being live longer, pursue happier lives and are easier to work with. This updated edition provides an extensive overview of resilience at work and how this affects wellbeing. It introduces new topics such as what organizations need to consider about wellbeing in the context of an ageing workforce. It provides new case studies that have been conducted in the last few years including a case study on health and wellbeing in the Civil Service.

Author : John T. Haworth,Anthony J. Veal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134531967

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Work and Leisure by John T. Haworth,Anthony J. Veal Pdf

Globalization, economic development and changes in social environments have put the relationships between work, leisure, social structure and quality of life under the spotlight. Profound transformations in the nature and organization of work are occurring, with potentially far-reaching social and economic consequences. Increasingly, organizations demand greater flexibility from their workforces and are introducing new technologies and practices in response to global competitive pressures. At the same time many employees are experiencing long working hours, increasing workloads and job insecurity, along with the challenge of balancing work and domestic responsibilities. These changes threaten long-term gain in leisure time while, simultaneously, the leisure environment is also changing radically, as we see increasing commercialization and professionalization of leisure services and experiences, the influence of the Internet, the rise of gambling and the decline of community-based activity. Exploring all of these issues, this book brings together specially commissioned chapters from international experts in a wide range of disciplines concerned with work, leisure and well-being. Each author takes stock of the current position, identifies core practical and theoretical issues and discusses possible future trends in order to provide an invaluable resource for all policy-makers, educators, employers and researchers in the field.

Author : Ronald J. Burke,Kathryn M. Page
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781785363269

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Research Handbook on Work and Well-Being by Ronald J. Burke,Kathryn M. Page Pdf

Almost every person works at some point in their lives. The Research Handbook on Work and Well-Being examines the association of particular work experiences with employee and organizational health and performance.

Author : Ivan Robertson,Cary Cooper
Publisher : Springer
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230306738

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Well-being by Ivan Robertson,Cary Cooper Pdf

High levels of well-being at work is good for the employee and the organization. It means lower sickness-absence levels, better retention and more satisfied customers. People with higher levels of well-being live longer, have happier lives and are easier to work with. This book shows how to improve well-being in your organization.

Author : Joar Vittersø
Publisher : Springer
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319424453

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Handbook of Eudaimonic Well-Being by Joar Vittersø Pdf

This handbook presents the most comprehensive account of eudaimonic well-being to date. It brings together theoretical insights and empirical updates presented by leading scholars and young researchers. The handbook examines philosophical and historical approaches to the study of happy lives and good societies, and it critically looks at conceptual controversies related to eudaimonia and well-being. It identifies the elements of happiness in a variety of areas such as emotions, health, wisdom, self-determination, internal motivation, personal growth, genetics, work, leisure, heroism, and many more. It then places eudaimonic well-being in the larger context of society, addressing social elements. The most remarkable outcome of the book is arguably its large-scale relevance, reminding us that the more we know about the good way of living, the more we are in a position to build a society that can be supportive and offer opportunities for such a way of living for all of its citizens.

Author : Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351322980

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Between Work and Leisure by Robert A. Stebbins Pdf

Occupational devotion, as defined by Robert A. Stebbins, is a strong and positive attachment to a form of self-enhancing work, where the sense of achievement is high and the core activity, or set of tasks, is endowed with such intense appeal that the line between work and leisure is virtually erased. This volume examines conditions that attract people to their work in this profound way, and the many exceptional values and intrinsic rewards they realize there. The author sets out by discussing people who are devoted to their occupations, and describes the kinds of occupations in which such people are found, the nature of their commitment to their work, and the kind of values they strive to realize through work. Stebbins frames occupational devotion in four broad social contexts--history, religion, work, and leisure--then considers the further subdivisions of gender, social class, and social character. The heart of the book uses research findings on leisure to develop a powerful critique of the "workaholic" model. Stebbins shows instead that deeply felt worker enthusiasm is devoid of addictive or coerced behavior. Stebbins also explores the role of money. How important is it? What happens when money becomes a major if not dominant value, as has happened, for example, in the realm of professional sports? Finally, he examines the social implications of the compatibility of work and serious leisure, using exploratory research to identify their shared motivational factors. Between Work and Leisure aims to debunk the prevailing myth that work and leisure are wholly separate and, often as not, mutually antagonistic spheres of life. Stebbins shows that a close relationship between leisure and work offers the opportunity for people to find joy in work just as they do in leisure. This volume will be of interest to those interested in work and occupations, as well as those interested in the quality of their own lives.