This chapter reviews what is known about how leisure contributes to subjective well-being
(SWB). We review evidence documenting the importance of leisure for SWB and point to …

Numerous studies show a link between leisure engagement and subjective well-being
(SWB). Drawing on common experiential features of leisure, psychological need theories …

Leisure is a key life domain and a core ingredient for overall well-being. Yet, within positive
psychology, its definition and the psychological pathways by which it evokes happiness are …

During the last decades, the association between leisure engagement and subjective well-
being (SWB) has been examined. Yet, the role of the interest in specific leisure activities for …

The quality of life is determined with objective factors and also with subjective perception of
factors which influence human life. Leisure activities play a very important role in subjective …

Engagement in leisure offers a host of benefits for mental and physical health, yet many
people view leisure as wasteful and unproductive. Four studies (n= 1310) demonstrate that …

How people engage in leisure is an important but frequently underappreciated aspect of
meaning in life. Leisure activities range from highly engaging and meaningful to subjectively …

We view leisure well-being as satisfaction in leisure life that contributes to subjective well-
being. The model we propose focuses on how leisure activities contribute to leisure well …

The aim of this special issue is to encourage critical theoretical and methodological
reflection on the broad topic of leisure and wellbeing. Ideas about wellbeing have come to …

The article examines the relationship between involvement in leisure and psychological and
physical well-being by looking at some of the research in the USA that addresses that …