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VIEWS OF LEISURE

VIEWS OF LEISURE. SIX VIEWS OF LEISURE. Classical/Traditional View of Leisure Leisure as Activity Antiutilitarian View of Leisure Social Instrument View of Leisure Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class Holistic View of Leisure. CLASSICAL/TRADITIONAL .

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VIEWS OF LEISURE

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  1. VIEWS OF LEISURE

  2. SIX VIEWS OF LEISURE • Classical/Traditional View of Leisure • Leisure as Activity • Antiutilitarian View of Leisure • Social Instrument View of Leisure • Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class • Holistic View of Leisure

  3. CLASSICAL/TRADITIONAL • “A highly desired state of mind or state of being that is realized through participation in intrinsically motivated activities.” • Discretionary time and leisure are not considered synonymous

  4. LEISURE AS ACTIVITY • Leisure can be defined as non-work activity • Recreation is often defined as an activity done during free time • This definition equates leisure with recreation

  5. ANTIUTILITARIAN VIEW • Leisure is a state of mind • Leisure need not serve any useful purpose • Leisure needs no justification

  6. SOCIAL INSTRUMENT VIEW • Leisure should serve a useful purpose • Leisure should promote self-growth and helping others • Basis for altruistic undertakings

  7. SYMBOL OF SOCIAL CLASS • One of the most noticeable signs of wealth is the possession of and use of free time • Has shifted somewhat in modern society (postmodern society) • Gives credit to people of lower socio-economic status having great amounts of leisure time

  8. Holistic View • Work and leisure are closely related • Elements of leisure (enjoyment) can be found in work, education and other obligatory aspects of life

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