The well-being of playful adults:
The well-being of playful adults:
Adult playfulness, subjective well-being, physical well-being, and the pursuit of enjoyable activities
Author(s): Rene T. ProyerSubject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Individual Psychology, Social psychology and group interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Self, Behaviorism
Published by: Krakowskie Towarzystwo Popularyzowania Wiedzy o Komunikacji Językowej Tertium
Keywords: adult playfulness; enjoyable activities; health behaviour; life satisfaction; physical fitness; playfulness;
Summary/Abstract: It was hypothesized that playfulness in adults relates positively to different indicators of subjective but also physical well-being. A sample of 255 adults completed subjective measures of playfulness along with self-ratings for different facets of well-being and the endorsement to enjoyable activities. Adult playfulness demonstrated robust positive relations with life satisfaction and an inclination to enjoyable activities and an active way of life. There were also minor positive relations with physical fitness. Leading an active way of life partially mediated the relation between playfulness and life satisfaction. The study provides further evidence on the contribution of adult playfulness to different aspects of well-being.
Journal: The European Journal of Humour Research
- Issue Year: 1/2013
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 84-98
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English