Browsing Master's Theses by Author "Recreation and Leisure Studies"
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The Effects of Intergenerational Programming on Older Adults with Dementia
Purnell, I'Yanna (East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)Research has suggested that intergenerational interactions have the potential to improve the well-being and quality of life for adults with dementia. However, few studies have been conducted that determine the outcomes of ... -
The effects of meditation on state-trait anxiety in individuals who are inpatient in an opiate treatment program
Warrick, Stephanie Lynn (East Carolina University, 2018-12-10)Substance use disorder (SUD) is a significant issue all over the world. In a report by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (2018), approximately 275 million people worldwide have used psychoactive substances, such ... -
The Relationship of Adaptive Sport Participation on Sense of Community and Community Integration
Pearsall, Charlotte N (East Carolina University, 2019-05-08)This study examines how the frequency and duration of adaptive sports participation relates to community integration and sense of community among recreational athletes with disabilities. Research suggests that community ... -
Wheelchair Basketball Athletes: Motives for Participation
Bohnert, Ashley (East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between demographic and individual player characteristics (i.e., gender, wheelchair basketball division, and individual athlete classification) and motives for ...