Social Theory: Recreation, Leisure And Play

Abstract: 6 pages in length. Play, leisure and recreation all share the common denominator of bringing forth happiness within the context of social identity, a theory that "provides a foundation for explaining the different roles people can play in leisure contexts and predicting how those roles shape the person's sense of identity and belonging" (Devine et al, 1999). To define the theory even further, its intrinsic group association establishes 'ingroup' mindset whereby an individual categorizes and inevitably boosts himself within that group "in ways that favor the in-group at the expense of the out-group" (TCW, 2004). Bibliography lists 13 sources.

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Catagory: Race, Politics & Society

Subcatagory: Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

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