The book will integrate different approaches on leisure research, from individual and subjective experiences to social contexts. The main general aim is to show, based on scientific research, that leisure can be an experience, activity or context that improves human strengths and resources contributing to the well being of individuals and societies. We want a book aimed to show scientific research on this particular domain - leisure - being presented topics directly or indirectly related to this positive leisure science. Although based on different topics (populations and even methodologies),...

The book will integrate different approaches on leisure research, from individual and subjective experiences to social contexts. The main general aim is to show, based on scientific research, that leisure can be an experience, activity or context that improves human strengths and resources contributing to the well being of individuals and societies. We want a book aimed to show scientific research on this particular domain - leisure - being presented topics directly or indirectly related to this positive leisure science. Although based on different topics (populations and even methodologies),...