Perceptions of Leisure Shared by Married Individuals

Leisure and its benefits are typically from an
individual perspective. The concept of leisure lends
itself to be defined by the individual in the
experience, whereas, most definitions of leisure
would be inappropriate to define leisure shared by
couples. The benefits accrued are related to
perceptions of perceived freedom, pleasure, and
intrinsic motivation in the leisure experience.
Leisure shared by couples in all likelihood must
compromise on these qualities. Therefore,
understanding the perceptions of leisure shared by
married couples will lead to revised understanding
of the potential benefits of leisure for couples.
This book identifies three distinct categories of
couples differentiated by their perceptions of
shared leisure.

Autorentext

Hugh Gibson is an Assistant Professor at Missouri State University where he specializes in Family Leisure and Outdoor Recreation. Dr. Gibson has presented and published his passions in a variety of state, national, and international settings. He practices his philosophies with his wife and daughter in Missouri.

Klappentext

Leisure and its benefits are typically from an individual perspective. The concept of leisure lends itself to be defined by the individual in the experience, whereas, most definitions of leisure would be inappropriate to define leisure shared by couples. The benefits accrued are related to perceptions of perceived freedom, pleasure, and intrinsic motivation in the leisure experience. Leisure shared by couples in all likelihood must compromise on these qualities. Therefore, understanding the perceptions of leisure shared by married couples will lead to revised understanding of the potential benefits of leisure for couples. This book identifies three distinct categories of couples differentiated by their perceptions of shared leisure.