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Analysing ‘Seriousness’ in Roller Derby: Speaking Critically with the Serious Leisure Perspective [PDF]

open access: possibleSociological Research Online, 2013
This article draws on original ethnographic research in the context of roller derby to argue for a sociological analysis of seriousness. Galvanized by the notable divergence between participants’ practices of ‘seriousness’ and the use of this concept in the Serious Leisure Perspective (SLP), the article develops three constructively critical points ...
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Advancing the association for humanistic counseling principles through the serious leisure perspective

The Journal of Humanistic Counseling, 2023
AbstractThe serious leisure perspective (SLP) aligns with humanistic counseling principles. A most significant professional implication is that humanistic counselors can create optimal leisure lifestyle strategies linked to the AHC principles of discovering meaning and purpose, developing deep connections with people and nature, moving toward growth ...
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Application of the Serious Leisure Perspective to Intrinsically Motivated Serial Homicide

Deviant Behavior, 2018
This article briefly introduces the multidisciplinary field of leisure sciences before exploring how leisure theory, particularly the Serious Leisure Perspective, can provide important insights int...
D J Williams, Jolene Vincent
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Integrating flow theory and the serious leisure perspective into mental health counseling

Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 2014
This article explores how flow theory and the serious leisure perspective (SLP) can be integrated into mental health counseling. Although different counseling models have acknowledged the role of leisure in the counseling process, leisure is largely an unknown and superficial concept in the mental health counseling literature.
Rodney Blake Dieser   +2 more
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Toward Conceptual Advancement of Costs and Perseverance within the Serious Leisure Perspective

Journal of Leisure Research, 2015
Research into serious leisure has grown since the 1980s. Despite the popularity of the serious leisure perspective, some embedded concepts remain conceptually underdeveloped, specifically costs and perseverance. Consequently, this paper commences by highlighting the ambiguity surrounding these two concepts.
Lamont, Matthew   +2 more
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Examining Digital Gaming Addiction from a Serious Leisure Perspective

2023
When the studies in the literature are examined, there are discussions thatdigital games be beneficial when consumed consciously and that theycan improve some sensory characteristics of the person.The purpose ofthis study, which was created from this perspective, is to investigate theconnection between serious leisure pursuits and digital game ...
BAYRAK, Ali   +2 more
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The Importance of Leisure When Living With a Life Threatening Disease: From on a Serious Leisure Perspective

International Journal of Sport Management, Recreation & Tourism, 2008
The purpose of this study is to focus on the perception of the importance of leisure activities by those confronted with a life threatening disease as well as their caregivers. This hypothesis building research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with individuals who were and still are confronted with a life threatening disease as well as ...
Natalie Harrison, François Gravelle
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Hedonism, Eudaimonia, and the Serious Leisure Perspective

2016
The serious leisure perspective (SLP) is a theoretic framework that synthesizes three main forms of leisure, showing, at once, their distinctive features, similarities, and interrelationships The forms are the serious pursuits (serious leisure, devotee work) and casual and project-based leisure.
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SERIOUS LEISURE PERSPECTIVE OF ORIENTEERING ATHLETES

2019
Oryantiring bireylerin kazanım elde etmesine katkı sağlayan eğiticiyönüyle ön plana çıkan bir aktivite türü olarak göze çarpmaktadır. Bu noktadabireylerin rekreasyonel amaçlı oryantiring branşına katılımları doğrultusunda deneyim,beceri geliştirmeleri söz konusudur ve bu amaçla kişisel bir çabaharcanmaktadır.
KARAKÜÇÜK, Suat   +4 more
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Importance of playing pickleball for older adults’ subjective well-being: A serious leisure perspective

The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2017
AbstractPickleball, a paddle sport, is the fastest-growing sport in the US. As pickleball has been specifically popular among older adults, there is a growing interest in understanding its positive...
Jinmoo Heo   +4 more
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