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Work-leisure blending: An integrative conceptual review and framework to guide future research
Troy A Smith1, Marcus M Butts2, Stephen H Courtright3
1Department of Management.
The Journal of Applied Psychology
|September 13, 2021
Summary
Work and leisure are increasingly blended in organizations. This study integrates theories and proposes a framework to understand work-leisure blending dimensions and future research.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Behavior
- Sociology of Work
- Leisure Studies
Background:
- Historically, work and leisure were viewed as separate domains.
- Contemporary organizations increasingly integrate leisure into the workplace.
- Existing research on work-leisure blending is fragmented across disciplines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive theoretical integration of work-leisure blending literature.
- To develop a tripartite dimensional framework for understanding work-leisure blending.
- To identify contextual considerations and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical integration.
- Development of a tripartite dimensional framework: segmentation-integration, unstructured-structured, and independent-interactive.
- Synthesis of existing research streams on work-leisure blending.
Main Results:
- A unified theoretical account of work-leisure blending is presented.
- A framework with three key dimensions (segmentation-integration, unstructured-structured, independent-interactive) is proposed.
- Key contextual factors influencing work-leisure blending are identified.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework offers a structured approach to understanding work-leisure blending.
- Further research is needed to explore contextual nuances and practical implications of work-leisure integration.
- Integrating work and leisure activities can impact organizational dynamics and employee well-being.
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