The search for happiness and life meaning is an ancient quest. Positive psychology has
brought this topic to the forefront of modern research. Previous research has shown that …

The purpose of this conceptual paper is to identify and describe the role of leisure in
meaningful engagement with life, informed by leisure and positive psychology literature on …

In this chapter, we start with a description of happiness, the nature of happiness, the value of
happiness, and the determinants of happiness. In that context, we discuss what leisure can …

This conceptual paper summarizes the current research-based knowledge about the role of
leisure in meaning-making. The key themes of leisure-induced meaning-making include:(1) …

This study explored lived, leisure experiences for 24 self-selected individuals who identified
having experienced leisure that was spiritual. Using a phenomenological approach, the …

Leisure is a key life domain and a core ingredient for overall well-being. Yet, within positive
psychology, its definition and the psychological pathways by which it evokes happiness are …

During the last decades, the association between leisure engagement and subjective well-
being (SWB) has been examined. Yet, the role of the interest in specific leisure activities for …

There is a gap in knowledge concerning a full understanding of the meanings that people
seek to obtain within or from leisure engagements. Understanding these meanings is a …

Happiness can be understood as an internal condition achieved when an individual reflects
on his or her life experience and judges it as good. The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) …

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