Casual leisure has been defined as immediately, intrinsically rewarding, relatively short-
lived pleasurable activity requiring little or no special training to enjoy it (Stebbins, 1997) …

Guided by the precept that to understand any phenomenon well, it is necessary to start by
looking at it in broad, nonspecialized terms, Robert A Stebbins takes the reader through the …

Serious Leisure offers a comprehensive view and analysis of the current state of the
sociology of leisure. Defining and differentiating the way people use their free time, Robert …

This conceptual paper explores the nexus between travel and learning; an area of
investigation long neglected by tourism researchers. Using Aristotle's concepts of phronesis …

While leisure plays an increasingly important role in individuals' lives, little is known about its
potential to influence career sustainability. Drawing on Conservation of Resources (COR) …

This article, written primarily for clinicians, draws from a variety of sources and provides a
basic overview of sexual sadomasochism (SM). SM represents a wide range of behaviors …

The Edinburgh “Festival” positions the city via creativity. Its success in attracting audiences
for the performing arts contrasts with the limited extent it appears to modify the general …

To advance understanding of Special Interest Tourism (SIT), this paper will explore the
complexities of this phenomenon in the early 21st century. First, a look at what is “out there” …

Tackling social exclusion should be a central aim of any civilised social policy. In this
meticulously revised and updated new edition of his groundbreaking study, Sport and Social …

Purpose–The interest in customer experience has increased at a phenomenal rate.
However, research to capture the true meaning of the concept is limited. Therefore, this …