Leisure and Deviance Education/Research Services
(LEADERS)

Welcome! Please take a few minutes to explore our website, and we think you’ll agree that deviant leisure is a fascinating concept with a wide variety of practical applications!

Deviant leisure is commonly viewed as sensation-seeking behavior that is immoral, unhealthy, dangerous, or perhaps violent. Some forms of deviant leisure may reflect one or more of the above characteristics, yet many other unusual (deviant) lifestyles and practices can reduce stress, build compassion and intimacy, and promote creative expression. Our groundbreaking research suggests deviant leisure is trickier than it often appears, and that it must be approached from multiple disciplines and perspectives.

Our private agency, Leisure and Deviance Education/Research Services (LEADERS), offers a range of unique educational and consulting services that focus solely on deviant leisure issues. We advocate adventure, creative expression, innovation, play, fun, and critical thinking. We are also committed to helping reduce unfair stereotyping, oppression, violence, and injustice.

We hope our website stirs your curiosity, and that you’ll ponder the many benefits of learning more about deviant leisure!