Leisure and Positive Psychology

Linking Activities with Positiveness

Robert A. Stebbins (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

156 Seiten

2015 | 1st ed. 2015
Palgrave Pivot (Verlag)
978-1-137-56993-6 (ISBN)

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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.

Robert A. Stebbins is Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, Canada. His research and theoretic interests lie in work, leisure, and volunteering. His most recent books include Careers in Serious Leisure (2014) and The Idea of Leisure (2012).

Introduction 1. The Serious Leisure Perspective 2. Positiveness in the Serious Pursuits 3. Interpersonal Relationships 4. Contemplation and Spirituality. 5. Altruism 6. Contributions to Community and Organization 7. Quality of Life and Well-Being 8. Casual and Project-Based Leisure 9. Play and Creativity 10. Conclusion

Erscheint lt. Verlag	24.9.2015
Zusatzinfo	VI, 156 p.
Verlagsort	Basingstoke
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 216 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Klinische Psychologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Psychoanalyse / Tiefenpsychologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
	Naturwissenschaften
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
ISBN-10	1-137-56993-X / 113756993X
ISBN-13	978-1-137-56993-6 / 9781137569936
Zustand	Neuware