현대여가소비문화의 비판적 고찰과 대안모색

Abstract

As a 5-day work week was recently introduced in our society, we are changing from a work-oriented society to a leisure-centered society, with an increasing interest in the leisure culture. The leisure activities in our society remained passive, like taking a nap, watching TV, etc. But new and various leisure experiences have been gradually realized through increased leisure consumption expenditure. This study dealt with the phenomena appearing in a leisure consumption culture, its critical view, its alternatives to a negative consumption culture and how it helps individuals pursue a higher quality of life.This study approached the analysis of a leisure consumption culture through the examination of relative papers, books, and some articles in newspapers In this study, the conceptual meanings of leisure were reviewed, and the phenomena in the leisure consumption culture were investigated, and its critical perspectives and alternatives were suggested. The phenomena appearing in a culture of leisure consumption were classified into the cultural product consumption, leisure activities promoting a healthful lifestyle, play, maniac leisure and tours. In addition excessive pleasure-centered leisure, enforced leisure, leisure involving conspicuous consumption, alienation issues from leisure, etc., were also discussed. Also, the consumer’s changing view of leisure, and leisure education, as well as establishing its policy were indicated as alternatives to solve distorted, and commercialized leisure issues.The aesthetic or ecological leisure activities should be encouraged, and leisure education is necessary to enhance the quality and variety of leisure contents. Policies and its policy should be reconsidered to solve the issues concerning alienation in leisure activities. In conclusion, further study and discussion about a desirable course of leisure activity in a contemporary culture of consumption are required.