Work, Leisure and Well-Being
Work, Leisure and Well-Being

Author: John T Haworth

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-04-19

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1134752199

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Although it is now well established that unemployment is detrimental to health and well being, most of us assume that a well structured, rewarding leisure activity would be preferable to paid work. John Haworth challenges these assumptions and shows that the very constriction of work, like having to perform a task we wouldn't otherwise choose, are often the most rewarding in the end. Work, Leisure and Well Being reviews the current literature and complements it with the findings of the most recent research to provide a serious and fascinating study of the most important areas of adult life. It raises as many questions as it answers; for instance, if paid work is better than a leisure activity, what's the use of looking forward to retirement? Work, Leisure and Well Being will be of interest not only to psychologists, but also to a wide range of professionals involved in social policy and the leisure industry.

Work, Leisure and Well-Being
Work, Leisure and Well-Being

Author: John T Haworth

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-04-19

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1134752180

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Although it is now well established that unemployment is detrimental to health and well being, most of us assume that a well structured, rewarding leisure activity would be preferable to paid work. John Haworth challenges these assumptions and shows that the very constriction of work, like having to perform a task we wouldn't otherwise choose, are often the most rewarding in the end. Work, Leisure and Well Being reviews the current literature and complements it with the findings of the most recent research to provide a serious and fascinating study of the most important areas of adult life. It raises as many questions as it answers; for instance, if paid work is better than a leisure activity, what's the use of looking forward to retirement? Work, Leisure and Well Being will be of interest not only to psychologists, but also to a wide range of professionals involved in social policy and the leisure industry.

Work and Leisure
Work and Leisure

Author: John Trevor Haworth

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780415250573

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Examines the profound transformations in the nature and organization of work that are occurring worldwide, with potentially far reaching social and economic consequences.

Time, Leisure and Well-Being
Time, Leisure and Well-Being

Author: Jiri Zuzanek

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-08-02

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1317213157

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The significance of work and leisure as elements of our social fabric have puzzled philosophers and social scientists for generations. This ambitious new study considers historical views of work and leisure alongside contemporary survey evidence about time-use and well-being. Combining sophisticated theoretical analysis with empirical research, the book presents a contrarian argument that defines leisure as a serious and stimulating challenge rather than an unqualified benefit or good. This is vital reading for anyone with an interest in the concept of time in the social sciences, work-life balance, organisational studies, or the history, philosophy, or sociology of work and leisure.

Work and Leisure
Work and Leisure

Author: John Trevor Haworth

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780415250580

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This book brings together specially commissioned chapters from international experts in a wide range of disciplines concerned with work, leisure and well-being to discuss key, topical issues.

Leisure, Health, and Wellness
Leisure, Health, and Wellness

Author: Laura L. Payne

Publisher: Venture Pub

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 9781892132895

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As our understanding of the bases of good health changes, it is apparent that leisure and its use are an important issue in both achieving and maintaining good health. This book reflects the story of how parks, recreation and leisure studies contribute to health and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and societies. This is also the story of how public health contributes to parks, recreation, and leisure studies; the intersections and connections between and among these fields, concepts, and professional practices. This book provides a collection of ideas brought together by scholars and practitioners willing to venture outside of the safe confines of their own disciplines to write transdisciplinary chapters with colleague from numerous fields related to health or leisure. These authors have played a significant role in building bridges and advancing the knowledge base related to leisure, health, and wellness, and their interconnections.

Well-Being
Well-Being

Author: J. Haworth

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2007-06-28

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 023028762X

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This interdisciplinary book indicates the need to address well-being from individual, community and social perspectives in an integrated manner. The book complements the harm-based focus of much social scientific research into health. Chapters by a wide range of academics present a new dynamic view of well-being for the Twenty-First Century.

Work, Vacation and Well-being
Work, Vacation and Well-being

Author: Dalia Etzion

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-08-21

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1134505566

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Based on a twenty-year research study, Work, Vacation and Well-being delves into the ubiquitous yet often-underestimated issues surrounding vacation and respite. Providing an original outlook on how breaks from work can be beneficial for the well-being of employees, this book also addresses the potential negative impacts of vacation. Taking into account factors concerning the nature of the break and the person taking it, Etzion delves into the benefits and drawbacks of workplace breaks, from annual leave to maternity leave and sabbaticals. Work, Vacation and Well-being looks at breaks from work through various social and cultural lenses, to present a balanced and well-researched perspective on all angles of taking a break. Perfect for students of Organizational and Health Psychology, Work, Vacation and Well-being also widely appeals to those studying Social Policy, Management Studies, Occupational Health and Research Methods.

Is Work Good for Your Health and Well-being?
Is Work Good for Your Health and Well-being?

Author: Gordon Waddell

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2006-09-06

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0117036943

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Increasing employment and supporting people into work are key elements of the Government's public health and welfare reform agendas. This independent review, commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, examines scientific evidence on the health benefits of work, focusing on adults of working age and the common health problems that account for two-thirds of sickness absence and long-term incapacity. The study finds that there is a strong evidence base showing that work is generally good for physical and mental health and well-being, taking into account the nature and quality of work and its social context, and that worklessness is associated with poorer physical and mental health. Work can be therapeutic and can reverse the adverse health effects of unemployment, in relation to healthy people of working age, for many disabled people, for most people with common health problems and for social security beneficiaries.

Industrial and Managerial Solutions for Tourism Enterprises
Industrial and Managerial Solutions for Tourism Enterprises

Author: Akbaba, Atilla

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-02-07

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1799830322

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The tourism and hospitality industries are seeing continued success, which is why so many new businesses are trying to find a foothold in the field. However, the functions and responsibilities of management differ heavily between organizations within the tourism industry, such as the differences faced by big chain hotels, family owned hotels, and individually owned hotels. Understanding the methods of managing such companies is vital to ensuring their success. Industrial and Managerial Solutions for Tourism Enterprises is a pivotal reference source that focuses on the latest developments on management in the tourism and hospitality industries. Highlighting a range of topics including core competency, customer relationship management, and departmental relationships, this book is ideally designed for managers, restaurateurs, tour developers, destination management professionals, travel agencies, tourism media journalists, hotel managers, management consulting companies, human resources professionals, performance evaluators, researchers, academicians, and students.