Occupational devotion, as defined by Robert A. Stebbins, is a
strong and positive attachment to a form of self-enhancing work,
where the sense of achievement is high and the core activity, or
set of tasks, is endowed with such intense appeal that the line
between work and leisure is virtually erased. This volume examines
conditions that attract people to their work in this profound way,
and the many exceptional values and intrinsic rewards they realize
there.
The author sets out by discussing people who are devoted to
their occupations, and describes the kinds of occupations in which
such people are found, the nature of their commitment to their
work, and the kind of values they strive to realize through work.
Stebbins frames occupational devotion in four broad social
contexts--history, religion, work, and leisure--then considers the
further subdivisions of gender, social class, and social
character.
The heart of the book uses research findings on leisure to
develop a powerful critique of the "workaholic" model. Stebbins
shows instead that deeply felt worker enthusiasm is devoid of
addictive or coerced behavior. Stebbins also explores the role of
money. How important is it? What happens when money becomes a major
if not dominant value, as has happened, for example, in the realm
of professional sports? Finally, he examines the social
implications of the compatibility of work and serious leisure,
using exploratory research to identify their shared motivational
factors.
Between Work and Leisure aims to debunk the prevailing myth that
work and leisure are wholly separate and, often as not, mutually
antagonistic spheres of life. Stebbins shows that a close
relationship between leisure and work offers the opportunity for
people to find joy in work just as they do in leisure. This volume
will be of interest to those interested in work and occupations, as
well as those interested in the quality of their own lives.
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