The concept and characteristics of leisure culture

The article presents the results of the analysis of the concept and features of leisure culture. Based on the study of conceptual and categorical framework, which includes related to leisure culture definitions: culture, culture of personality, leisure, spare time, the general features, which form the basis of leisure culture, were revealed. It was discovered that the specifics of leisure culture are its historical origin, its influence on individual and society development as well as its influence on spare time and leisure activity of an individual, on their types, forms, ways of spending spare time. A generalized version of the definition of leisure culture based on the analyzed concepts and their components is given.