In the pursuit of happiness all family leisure is not equal

Melton, Karen K.; Zabriskie, Ramon B.

doi:10.1080/16078055.2016.1228154

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“…Some recent studies employing the premises of the CBM have explored the importance of family leisure quality over quantity (e.g., Poff, Zabriskie, and Townsend 2010) and suggest using subjective measures of family leisure experiences (e.g., Melton and Zabriskie 2016), such as leisure satisfaction measures. The decision to focus on couple vacation experiences beyond the frequency of couple vacations was based on our interest in gaining insight to the quality rather than the quantity of couple vacations and its contribution to couple functioning.…”

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“…This will likely impact the cohesion, flexibility, and overall relationship outcomes of vacations for couples and families. Melton and Zabriskie (2016) hypothesized that the higher the novelty of the environment and the vacation experiences, the more individuals will focus on novel elements as opposed to familiar relationships. If that is the case, couples who seek emotional bonding would benefit from choosing contextually familiar destinations and activities that theoretically result in more interaction, while couples who seek more flexibility and change from the routine would benefit more from traveling to novel destinations and jointly taking part in novel activities.…”

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The Contribution of Vacationing Together to Couple Functioning

Shahvali

Kerstetter

Townsend

2019

Journal of Travel Research

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Informed by the Core and Balance Model of Family Leisure Functioning, we investigated the contribution of one type of family leisure—couple vacations—in enhancing couples’ cohesion and flexibility (i.e., functioning). Studying dyadic data from 112 couples (224 individuals) from across the United States of America, results of multilevel models showed that the variable “shared experiences during vacations” was positively associated with couples’ day-to-day functioning at home. Couples who engaged in higher levels of shared experiences during their vacations, such as effective communication, showing affection, or experiencing new things together, reported higher levels of couple flexibility and cohesion following their vacations, regardless of the number of vacations. We discuss the implications of these results for couples who spend quality time together away from home, as well as future use of our study model when examining benefits of vacationing for families.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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The Contribution of Vacationing Together to Couple Functioning

Shahvali

Kerstetter

Townsend

2019

Journal of Travel Research

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“…In relations to family well‐being, previous literature has identified a significant difference between core‐ and balance‐forms of leisure related to family functioning, cohesion, adaptability, and satisfaction with family life (e.g., Townsend et al, ; Zabriskie & McCormick, ). Overall, findings suggest that core (i.e., familiar) and balance (i.e., novel) family leisure promote family functioning; specifically, core family leisure is a stronger and more consistent predictor of family quality of life (Hodge et al, ; Melton & Zabriskie, ; Townsend et al, ). Other literature has noted the differences between parallel‐ and joint‐forms of leisure in marital satisfaction (e.g., Orthner, ; Holman & Epperson, 1984).…”

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Examining Couple Recreation and Oxytocin via the Ecology of Family Experiences Framework

Melton

Larson

Boccia

2019

J of Marriage and Family

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Objective:To evaluate the release of oxytocin as a biomarker of romantic-partner attachment during couple recreation. Background: To date, no studies have examined the impact of distinct types of recreation activities on the release of oxytocin. The Ecology for Family Experience framework, which highlights the divergent experience of family members, guided the experimental design. Method: A total of 20 cohabitating or married couples were randomly assigned to one of the following two experimental groups: board games or art class. Urinary oxytocin was measured before and after the recreational activity. Analysis of covariance was used to determine group differences in oxytocin levels. Results All groups released oxytocin during couple activities. Men in the art class demonstrated oxytocin response twice the level than other groups. Couples in the art class reported more partner touching than couples playing board games. A significant environmental impact was also identified.

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“…Families that have quality leisure time together are more likely to be satisfied than families that do not (Hodge et al, 2015). Melton and Zabriskie (2016) suggest that the best predictor of happiness in the context of family leisure is the amount of quality family leisure time spent in familiar activities at home.…”

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The Subjective Mental Well-Being of School-Age Children – Educational and Prophylactic Challenges

Zadworna-Cieślak¹,

Kossakowska²

2018

PBE

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The World Health Organization (WHO) regards the concept of health as individual psychosocial well-being based not only on physical, but psychological, social and environmental factors. Due to the long time spend at school, that context exerts a strong influence on the well-being of children and adolescents and plays an important role in their physical and mental health. Good mental condition in childhood and adolescence is a prerequisite for optimal development, effective learning, the formation of satisfying interpersonal relationships, and for maintaining physical and mental health in adult life. The aim of this paper is to describe the concept of socio-psychological well-being at school and major factors that influence it. Research about well-being of Polish adolescents will also be reviewed. Some preventive and educational implications will be drawn. Childhood and adolescence are crucial periods for the promotion of mental health and the prevention of mental disorders. The article is based on the assumption that the school environment is one of the key elements affecting the subjective psychological well-being of pupils. The school context is also necessary for taking appropriate preventive action and support school-age children in developing appropriate competences.

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In the pursuit of happiness all family leisure is not equal

Cited by 16 publications

References 29 publications

The Contribution of Vacationing Together to Couple Functioning

The Contribution of Vacationing Together to Couple Functioning

Examining Couple Recreation and Oxytocin via the Ecology of Family Experiences Framework

The Subjective Mental Well-Being of School-Age Children – Educational and Prophylactic Challenges

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