I studied people who think leisure is a waste of time – here’s what I found

By: Selin Malkoc, The Ohio State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 27, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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By Selin Malkoc, The Ohio State University

When I first took my now-husband to Turkey, I tried to prepare myself for anything that could go wrong – delayed flights, language difficulties, digestion issues.

But I wasn’t ready when, as we walked into a beautiful beach club on the Aegean coast, he grumbled, “What are we going to do?”

“What do you mean?” I said. “Lie down, enjoy the sun and the sea.”

“But …

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