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An Examination of Attachment In Afterschool Programs
(East Carolina University, 1/13/16)
While children and adolescents typically spend from six to seven hours a day in formal school settings, they are often faced with a glut of free time. Estimates put between 40-50% of a child’s waking hours spent in what ...
The Relationship Of Level Of Physical Activity And Quality Of Life Of Community-Dwelling Older Adults
(East Carolina University, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to describe observed relationships between level of physical activity engagement, perceived quality of life, and life determinants (i.e., age, gender, race, and educational level) of ...
Adolescent free time activity participation and its relationships with perceptions of parenting and intrinsic motivation
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)
The positive youth development framework emphasizes those developmental tasks and milestones that assist youth in the successful transition to adulthood. These developmental affordances thrive in contexts where social-emotional, ...
International tourism later in life : Innovation Theory related to benefits gained
(East Carolina University, 2010)
As the Baby Boomer cohort (1946-1964) within the United States age, the travel industry will demand a shift in services provided to the senior market. Although there are many research studies on older adults and others ...
The Relationship Between Recreational Activity Participation and Vision Related Quality of Life Among Adults with Visual Impairment
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between number of activities individuals participated in, recreation participation frequency, and the meaning of recreational activity participation and factors ...
Recreational Therapy Services and the Functional Independence of Inpatient Pediatric Population
(East Carolina University, 2009)
Recreational Therapy (RT) is a relatively new and growing profession with an expanding body of literature. The benefits of RT services have been demonstrated through research studies for several decades. However; there is ...
FACTORS DETERMINING STRUCTURED ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION IN RURAL YOUTH : INTERNAL CAPACITIES, MICROSYSTEM SUPPORT, AND CONSTRAINT NEGOTIATION
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Rural youth often face challenges to recreation participation that differ from their urban counterparts. Fewer opportunities for exposure to positive adults, and a lack of resources and programs limit opportunities to ...
Ukraine's Destination Image as Perceived by U.S. College Students
(East Carolina University, 2010)
The present study is an exploration of Ukraine's destination image as viewed by U.S. college students. Student market is a rapidly growing one and presents opportunities for emerging destinations like Ukraine. A combination ...
The Effects of Recreational Therapy on the Psychosocial Functioning of an Inpatient Behavioral Health Population
(East Carolina University, 2010)
The original purpose of this study was to examine the association of recreational therapy services with changes in psychosocial functioning (as measured by the Global Assessment of Functioning) of people with serious mental ...
The Relationship between Body Image and Free Time Physical Activity in Children 5-8 Years Old
(East Carolina University, 2010)
Childhood obesity has become a huge issue in the United States. This study examines the relationship between body image and free time physical activity in children ages 5-8 years old. The Collins Figure Drawings were used ...