1st Edition
RST 100: Society and Leisure
School: University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign (UIUC )
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Pages: 4These notes are a continuation of Chapter 3. Theories such as the Reversal Theory, Optimal Level of Arousal Theory, Anti Structure, and Self-as-Entertainment.
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Pages: 5In these notes, the many different theories discussed in Chapters 2 and 3 are explained. From Psychological theories, to sociology, and anthropology, theories from Neulinger, Wilensky, and Csikszentmihalyi are all defined and discussed. The main theories identified are the Flow theory, Compensation/Spillover, and Neulinger's Paradigm.
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Pages: 5In these notes, related concepts to leisure are identified and defined. Examples of such explored topics are Happiness, Life Satisfaction, Play and the Theories of Play, as well as different psychological terms to explain the reasons for play. (Ex: Surplus Energy Theory, Recreation/Relaxation Theory, Psychoanalytic Theory, etc.) What is considered Adult Play is also within the notes.
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Pages: 5Notes to The Introduction of Leisure. Identifies what Leisure is thought to be in our society. Also mentions misconceptions of leisure and what may or may not be considered leisure depending on the individual. Most importantly, the two central determinants of leisure are identified and defined within these notes: Intrinsic Motivation and Perceived Freedom.
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Pages: 10On the first day of classes, lecture did not take place rather class went over the syllabus. Here is the exact syllabus went over in class for the Spring 2015 semester. Information on I-Clicker's, Exams, Readings, etc. are all found in this syllabus.