A Social Psychology of Leisure, 3rd ed. - eBook

The social psychology of leisure has long been, and still remains, a prominent perspective for understanding the role and impact of leisure in people’s lives. It is a dynamic field influenced by researchers in leisure studies and theories and research in, among others, the fields of social, personality, developmental, and positive psychology.  A Social Psychology of Leisure serves as a textbook for undergraduate students taking a course in the psychological and social aspects of leisure and recreation. It also provides a comprehensive introduction for graduate students who have not taken a course in this area. Finally, especially as it has incorporated reference to newer literature, this edition serves as a source-book for leisure researchers in providing context and even direction when conducting studies that employ a social psychological approach. Many years of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in this area have provided a testing ground for much of the material and the met