Foundation Studies 1001hsl
The meaning of leisure is widely investigated by both Chinese and Westerners. Since culture between Chinese and Western are different, the ideas towards the meaning of leisure are diverse.
In comparison of the leisure meaning, the state of mind is the main concern in both Chinese and Western perspective. In China, leisure is represent by ‘Xiu’ and ‘Xiu Xian’, meaning the leisure can reduce physical pressure and make us feel good physically and psychology, also, being free and unoccupied and in comfortable social and spiritual status (Lui et al, 2008). In terms of Taoism and Confucius, the idea of ancient philosophers emphasize on the value of natural unoccupied spirit and living a leisure lifestyle. Leisure lifestyle refers to harmony between people and nature and human should live in natural way in order to find happiness (Lui et al, 2008).
In Western perspective, Godbey (2003) points out that leisure can be defined as a state of mind. It is about perceived freedom and a sense of controlling events without constraint or compulsion Godbey (2003). According to Lynch and Veal (2012), there are two attitudinal dimensions: intrinsic motivation and perceived freedom.
Similarly, both Chinese and western studies show that the state of mind is essential for us to define the leisure meaning.
In contrast, Chinese ideas of leisure are strongly associated with the nature and no other activities involve. It is because Chinese’s perspective on the definition of leisure is from the ancient Chinese literature and history such as ‘The Shuowen Jiezi Chinese’ and ‘Shigu’ and also the Taoist concept and Confucian philosophy. The meaning of leisure was deduced in ancient China during agricultural era, people live simple live and not had much choice of leisure activities.
For Western perspective, the definition was combining both historical information and modern background. Lynch and Veal (2012) shows that various activities exist which are undertaken in leisure time. They
In comparison of the leisure meaning, the state of mind is the main concern in both Chinese and Western perspective. In China, leisure is represent by ‘Xiu’ and ‘Xiu Xian’, meaning the leisure can reduce physical pressure and make us feel good physically and psychology, also, being free and unoccupied and in comfortable social and spiritual status (Lui et al, 2008). In terms of Taoism and Confucius, the idea of ancient philosophers emphasize on the value of natural unoccupied spirit and living a leisure lifestyle. Leisure lifestyle refers to harmony between people and nature and human should live in natural way in order to find happiness (Lui et al, 2008).
In Western perspective, Godbey (2003) points out that leisure can be defined as a state of mind. It is about perceived freedom and a sense of controlling events without constraint or compulsion Godbey (2003). According to Lynch and Veal (2012), there are two attitudinal dimensions: intrinsic motivation and perceived freedom.
Similarly, both Chinese and western studies show that the state of mind is essential for us to define the leisure meaning.
In contrast, Chinese ideas of leisure are strongly associated with the nature and no other activities involve. It is because Chinese’s perspective on the definition of leisure is from the ancient Chinese literature and history such as ‘The Shuowen Jiezi Chinese’ and ‘Shigu’ and also the Taoist concept and Confucian philosophy. The meaning of leisure was deduced in ancient China during agricultural era, people live simple live and not had much choice of leisure activities.
For Western perspective, the definition was combining both historical information and modern background. Lynch and Veal (2012) shows that various activities exist which are undertaken in leisure time. They