RST 100 1st Edition Lecture 22Outline of Last Lecture I. Types of Activitiesa. Substance useb. GamblingOutline of Current Lecture I. PornographyII. VandalismChapter 10 – For and Against ProductivityI. Balancing Leisure and Worka. Connections between work and leisureb. Alternative Life planc. Work, leisure and life satisfactionCurrent LectureTaboo – April 16 – Deviant LeisureCommercialized Sex- 3 “accepted” reasons to have sex (procreation, relational, recreational)- Sexual activity that is considered inappropriate, immoral, or illegal includes certain formsof porn and prostitution - Sex is a big industry – 4 times as many “adult stores” in US as McDonalds Pornography- Like gambling, Internet has increased accessibility - Men more likely to view pornography than are women – but the gap is closingo Men more likely to accept than womeno Social norm correlating- But in general, its use is increasing and changing These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Porn Video Statistics- 1 in 5 rentals are porn videos- Over 60% of men ages 16-34 visit porn websites every month- 25% of women worry their partner’s porn use is out of control- 25% divorces have something to do with internet porn or chat activity - Children being exposed to porn at earlier age (age 9)o So accessibleConnected to Violence- Heavy porn users more likely to commit rape- Most children molesters are heavy porn users- Men who regularly view violent porn doubles the odds they will sexually assault their partners Vandalism - Need to know different types of vandalism for the test- Damaging or defacing private or public property- People vandalize out of boredom, anger, revenge, defiance, and celebration- Can be costly, but may not always be destructive (graffiti) The Dilemma of “Goodness” - The dilemma of whether leisure is only leisure when it is good- Perceived freedom versus addiction – is it still leisure if addicted and feel you have no choice?- Aristotle – leisure was making the right choices, those that benefit society and/or individual- Does that mean these activities that can harm society and/or individual are not leisure- How much is too much?For and Against Productivity - Chapter 10Balancing Work and Leisure- Why do people work?o Homo Faber – man the worker/maker, humans create, build, change, and control the world with tools, we have an innate desire to work.- Why do people play?o Homo Ludens – play also makes us human, we naturally play (even under harsh conditions)- Both make us human, and both are important aspects of our life satisfaction. Why do people work?- Work provides many rewards- Opportunities for self-development- Social outlet- Central to our identity- But not all work provides these rewards - Recent poll – almost 60% would choose a different career if they wouldPeople often characterize their work as boring, stressful, unrewarding, and uninteresting – theopposite qualities of leisure. 3 Ways to Examine Work and Leisure- Pro-Leisure Perspective – work is less desirable human condition, leisure needed to control or overcome its problematic effectso Workaholism – a consequence of work- Pro-Work Perspective – we receive pleasure from work, it is a “noble” effort- Leisure is used to help us work better. - Central Life Interest – work is the primary focus of one’s life and identityo Idle Hands not good.- Neutral View – both are desirable for their respective benefitso Meaning and satisfaction exist in botho Both are required for realizing life to its fullesto Balance is the secret – e.g. Downshifting - deciding that one chooses to life moresimply – cut consumption and get lower salary because have a different understanding of what’s the best way to live life – relationships with the people around you. Alternating Life Plan - Redistribute years of schooling, work, and leisure- Work would not be dominant theme during middle ages- Leisure would not be dominant theme in retirement- Schooling would not be dominant theme in younger age Advantages to this Approach - Less monotony - More even distribution of income over the life span- More opportunity to realize personal and professional goals- More evenly distributed leisure and work experiences- Enhance family life Work, Leisure, and Life Satisfaction- What is the interrelationship between work and leisure and how do they impact our life satisfaction- Work, leisure, and family/friends are key determinants of life satisfaction- Because family/friends are our most common leisure companions, often linked with leisure Work -> Life Satisfaction- Approximately half of the U.S. workers are not engages with their jobso Tangible symptoms – tardiness, apathy, and complainingWhat are the important factors of job satisfaction? Job Satisfaction -> Life Satisfaction- If happy in job, then better chance of being happy in life- “Prerequisites” for job satisfaction – fair pay and job security - But these are not enough to impact life satisfaction - If only get lower level, then it is just a job - How do we cope?o 1. Emphasize the moneyo 2. Try to spend free time in intrinsically rewarding activities Leisure -> Life Satisfaction- What contributes to leisure satisfaction?- Intrinsically motivated activities- Perceived freedom- Optimal level of arousal - Large leisure of repertoire- High SAE qualities Both Work and Leisure contribute to Life