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World Leisure Congress 2006 Report: International Consensus on Leisure and Quality of Life Symposium

Explore the key themes and outcomes of the Consensus Symposium on leisure's impacts. Learn about research priorities and policy implications for social inequalities, education, and advocacy.

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World Leisure Congress 2006 Report: International Consensus on Leisure and Quality of Life Symposium

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  1. World Leisure Congress 2006 Report on The First InternationalConsensus Symposium onLeisure and the Quality of Life Presented by Dr. John Loy, Member of the International Review Panel on behalf of Dr. Edgar L. Jackson, Consensus Symposium Project Director

  2. Purpose of Today’s Presentation • To summarize the Consensus Symposium with respect to objectives, assumptions, questions, and themes. • To look ahead to the anticipated outcomes and benefits of the Consensus Symposium. • To introduce our featured speakers on the major symposium themes.

  3. Four Symposium Themes • Foundation Issues • Social Impacts of Leisure • Economic Impacts of Leisure • Cultural Impacts of Leisure

  4. Consensus Symposium Revised Papers Panel reports Interim Document World Leisure Congress Research Agenda Book Policy & Planning

  5. Procedural Priorities • Highlight Social Inequalities • Emphasize Education and Advocacy • Publicize Policy and Practice

  6. Objectives of the Consensus Symposium • To examine current evidence concerning the identified leisure issues and topics. • To achieve general agreement (“consensus”) on the extent of support for claims that leisure is a key component of human development and well-being.

  7. Objectives Continued 3. To contribute to the knowledge base of supportable claims for the benefits of leisure. 4. To set a future research agenda.

  8. Assumptions of The Consensus Symposium • Leisure is integral to the social, cultural and economic development of developing and developed societies alike. • Perceptions of leisure and its value vary. • Research-based evidence varies in quality and quantity.

  9. The Consensus seeks to identify… • What we know and do not know about each major topic. • What are the theoretical and methodological limitations and weaknesses of current research.

  10. The Consensus seeks to identify • What important theoretical and/or research questions have not been addressed, or fully addressed, in order to generate a future research agenda. • What “evidence” is available for establishing future and sound policy-making and program development.

  11. Central Question #1 • To what extent does leisure contribute to desirable societal outcomes at various levels: • Individual and family • City and community • Regionally • Nationally • Globally • Is there Evidence?

  12. Central Question #2 • To what extend and with what degree of certainty can it be claimed that leisure has significant and positive impacts on social, cultural and economic development? • How strong is the Evidence?

  13. Enhancing Choice, Opportunity, and Access Ensuring Sustainable and Equitable Economic Growth CHOICE GROWTH Social Economic LEISURE Cultural Leisure in the Context of the Themes, Premises, and Objectives of the Consensus Symposium IDENTITY Preserving, Affirming, and Enriching Cultural Identity

  14. SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS

  15. Foundation Issues & Questions • Dr. Valeria J. Freysinger • Miami University • USA

  16. Social Impacts of Leisure • Dr. Linda Caldwell • Pennsylvania State University • USA

  17. Economic Impacts of Leisure • Professor Tony Veal • University of Technology Sydney • Australia

  18. Cultural Impacts of Leisure • Dr. Garry Chick • Pennsylvania State University • USA

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