This paper proposes the term 'active leisure events' to ameliorate fragmentation of research
concerned with 'mass-participation'events primarily aimed at non-elite participants. This …

This systematic review offers a comprehensive examination of the relationship between
leisure and self-esteem. The different perspectives were analyzed according to a framework …

This book explores historical and philosophical connections between music, leisure, and
education. Specifically, it considers how music learning, teaching, and participation can be …

What is leisure? How does leisure relate to leading a good life? This critical and intelligent
study interrogates the basic principles of leisure and demonstrates the continuing relevance …

We examined meanings of leisure and a Chinese leisure-like term (ie, xiū xián) from
laypeople's perspectives by modifying Ito and Walker's Leisure Ten Statements Test …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the linkage between everyday life
activities with its various aspects of leisure and the leisure-related activities undertaken …

Leisure is recognized as an arena in which an individual deals with fundamental human
concerns including living a good life and pursuing happiness. It is therefore not peculiar to …

Therapeutic recreation (TR) professionals have the potential to support meaningful change
and the development of well-being in clients' lives; however, there is a gap in the role TR …

This study builds on and contributes to work in the area of African music in Australia in
community settings. This research explores why people came together to share music …

In this introductory chapter, I survey the contours of leisure studies and childhood studies to
reflect on what it means to pursue research on children's leisure that is cross-cultural and …