THE EFFECT OF LEISURE TIME IN TERMS OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Leisure, which is a very important element of human life, is important as an area of personal freedom. However, leisure time, which is the remaining time from work and basic needs, should contribute to personal development. This positive contribution is important in terms of ensuring social progress. Activities that lead to personal development and spiritual elevation through discussion, study, thinking, acquiring a new skill, innovative learning, knowledge seeking, dialectic, sports, physical activities, as well as entertainment, games, and political and cultural enlightenment, The important issue is how to make the best use of leisure time to steadily raise the cultural level of the broad masses. The phenomenon of leisure is associated with the accumulation of human capital. Especially in one's spare time, ensuring social development is the driving force. For this reason, in this study, the importance of enriching leisure time with activities aimed at the development of society is examined. In this study, a literature review was used as a method. Especially, the results of the time-use research are evaluated within this scope.