WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO STUDY HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY FOR

RECREATION.

Recreation consists of activities or experiences carried on within leisure, usually

chosen voluntarily by the participant either because of satisfaction, pleasure or
creative enrichment derived, or because he perceives certain personal or social values
to be gained from them. It may, also be perceived as the process of participation, or as
the emotional state derived from involvement.

The psychology behind the recreational/leisure activity is different for different

people. For some people it is a way of rewarding themselves after a tiring week. For
others it is the quality time they spend with their families which gives them sense of
satisfaction. So they take their family to recreational space to see them enjoy. Some
wants to spend their weekends in some pleasant environment away from their regular
monotonous life.

As an architects we design recreation spaces for people, hence it is important to know

human psychology by observing their behavior to various activities. So that by our
design we can fulfil their needs.
Human behavior depends on various factors like social and physical condition of
environment, their surrounding, their mental and physical health. Participation in
leisure activities is associated with various components of successful aging, including
physical health and well-being.
Leisure participation helps in the improvement of overall well being of individuals
whether it is mental or physical well-being. When we enjoy or are happy our body
releases happy hormones such as dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. And, we feel
energetic and enthusiastic. Recreational activities help people to work more
effectively and productively. This in turn releases the feel good hormones.

People sitting, talking and having tea/coffee people doing yoga and exercise in park

(source : Google image) (source : Google image)