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Leisure and Positive Psychology: Linking Activities with Positiveness
Robert A. Stebbins
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Description for Leisure and Positive Psychology: Linking Activities with Positiveness
Hardback. 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. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRLK; JHBA; JMQ; JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
Number of Pages
156
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137569936
SKU
V9781137569936
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Ref
99-15
About Robert A. Stebbins
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).
Reviews for Leisure and Positive Psychology: Linking Activities with Positiveness
The book's main contribution is to point out that until now positive psychology, and mainstream psychology more generally, have spoken very little about states of relaxation, rest, ease, and pleasurable reflection. Brief chapters examine leisure's link to personal relationships, altruism, spirituality, community and organizational life, wellbeing and quality of life, amusement and self-fulfillment, and creativity and play. ... Summing Up: ... Read more