Leisure, life, enjoyment and well-being
2013
Leisure is important for the individual, the community and the state. Iso-Ahola
and Mannel (2004) consider, on the basis of considerable research, that active
leisure is important for health and well-being. Participation in both physical and
non-physical leisure activities has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety,
produce positive moods and enhance self-esteem and self-concept, facilitate
social interaction, increase general psychological well-being and life satisfaction,
and improve cognitive functioning. Recent research has also shown that middleaged men who work long hours, but remain physically active, have a reduced risk
of heart disease, than those who do not remain physically active, who in turn are
more than twice as likely to die of heart disease than those who devote less time
to their jobs. General physical activities, including walking, cycling, gardening,
DIY, have been advocated to help with physical fitness. Veenhoven (2009)
includes the importance of leisure for enjoyment of life, which he considers
lengthens life.
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