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The sociology of leisure or leisure sociology is the study of how humans organize their free time. Leisure includes a broad array of activities, such as sport, tourism, and the playing of games. The sociology of leisure is closely tied to the sociology of work, as each explores a different side of the work-leisure relationship.
"Leisure refers to activities that a person voluntarily engages in when they are free from any work, social or familial responsibilities." [1] [2] Leisure satisfaction is the positive perceptions or feelings that an individual forms, elicits and gains as a result of engaging in leisure activities and choices.
John Neulinger (April 26, 1924 - June 20, 1991) was a German-American psychologist and Professor Emeritus of psychology at City College of New York.Neulinger is best known for contributing a social psychological theory of leisure to the field of leisure studies. [1]
Psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron are known for research behind the “36 Questions That Lead to Love.” They share how their relationship has lasted over 50 years.
Laziness (also known as indolence or sloth) is emotional disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to act or to exert oneself. It is often used as a pejorative; terms for a person seen to be lazy include " couch potato ", " slacker ", and " bludger ".
Here’s what science has to say about the psychological benefits of ditching structure and focus in lieu of laziness — at least once in a while. 1. Letting your mind wander boosts creativity
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is a 1999 book by John Gottman, which details seven principles for couples to improve their marriage and the "Four Horseman" to watch out for, that usually herald the end of a marriage. [1] The book was based on Gottman's research in his Family Research Lab, known as the "Love Lab", where he ...
The Journal of Marital and Family Therapy is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The journal was established in 1975. The current editor-in-chief is Lenore McWey (Florida State University). The journal covers research, theory, clinical ...