Diversity+
Primary dimension of diversity
Gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and physical and mental ability
explain what is casual leisure
Ordinary, low-intensity intrinsically rewarding pleasurable activities
the third and final area of concern for positive psychology is
Social institutions such as park and recreation centers offer participants opportunities that facilitate the development of individual traits and abilities that individuals possess.
Cultural competence
the process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic, backgrounds, religion and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes affirms and values the worth of individuals families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
Secondary dimension of diversity
Educational background, marital status, parental status, geographic location, income, religious beliefs, culture ,work tenure in organization and personality characteristics.
What is serious leisure
Systemic intensely involving pursuits calling for specific skills and knowledge to generate numerous outcomes leading to enhancements in personal growth and development
The first area of positive
allows people to enjoy positive moments and to build hope and optimism about the future
term minority group
A subordinate group whose members have significantly less control or power over their lives than members of a dominant or majority group" (Randall, 2011)
Henderson's definition of diversity
Diversity relates to any group that has been disenfranchised, underrepresented, underserved, or discriminated against in the past simply because it possesses stereotypical characteristics.
What is leisure
Opportunity afforded by free time to do something
Positive psychology concentrates on
the positive side of human beings rather than the negative. A review of research has shown that building on strengths is often more effective than attempting to improve areas of weakness.
special populations
the term describes those who have special needs because of some social physical mental or psychological difficulty
Explain direct discrimination
The actual prejudicial treatment of a group that is unfairly excluded.
ADA year
1990
The second area of positive psychology has to do with
people's personal traits and abilities. Building personal traits and abilities provides individuals with a sense of fulfillment, from which they may find gratification as they receive admiration from others. For example, people gain fulfillment and gratification from any number of leisure pursuits, such as learning from observing nature gaining.
explain accessibility
•Physical accessibility as defined by Andersen (1996) “means recreation facilities and areas are barrier-free and people with disabilities can approach enter and use them” p.31. For example, accessible parking and curb cuts are provided so the area or facility can be reached without encountering obstacle; entry doors must be wide enough and have low thresholds to permit entrance; once inside people with disabilities must be able to use the area or facility.
•The term universal accessibility has been employed to signify design features that allow use of areas and facilities by everyone in society including groups such as mothers with strollers, bicyclists, older persons, people with visual or mobility impairments and wheelchair users.
Explain indirect discrimination
Indirect discrimination occurs when there is no proof that any apparent discriminatory practice is in effect but there exists a procedure or decision that excludes or restricts members of a minority group.
Translate licere from Latin
To refresh, rejuvenate
Leisure potentials for positively influence health and well being and help people
flourish
Explain mainstreaming
Mainstreaming involves persons who might not otherwise have access to join the mainstream of society being provided opportunities to receive community services and use facilities available to everyone else.