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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 ...
Life Inoculation : Examining the Relationship Between Adventure Education Components and Resilience in Summer Camp Experiences
(East Carolina University, 2014)
The immersive nature of residential camp experiences, which often provide adventure based programs, and their existing focus on positive youth development may make them ideal intervention programs to foster resilience. ...
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 ...
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND GREENWAY USAGE AMONG PROXIMATE AND NON-PROXIMATE RESIDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2011)
Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of obesity and can help people live longer, healthier lives. One mechanism to increase physical activity and reduce the risk of obesity is to facilitate active living. Greenways ...
SUMMER FUN : CAMPERS' REPORTED INTENTIONS TO RETURN TO CAMP
(East Carolina University, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to understand how in-camp activities and experiences relate to campers' reported intentions to return to camp. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study examined how campers' ...
The Effects of a Mentoring Program on the Behavior Rating of Children
(East Carolina University, 2009)
Many researchers have concluded that mentoring relationships are beneficial to children; however, research results are generally based on information collected from school officials and parents. While both sources are often ...
A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CASUAL VIDEO GAMES IN REDUCING SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY
(East Carolina University, 2011)
Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress. However, when anxiety becomes excessive it can develop into a debilitating disorder. Interventions are needed to ameliorate and prevent the development of anxiety related health ...
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 ...
Applying the 3M Model of personality and motivation to adventure travelers
(2012-07-25)
More than a decade has passed since the Travel Industry Association investigated adventure travel as a promising market. Despite growth in the adventure industry, studies of adventure travelers remain scarce, particularly ...
Destination Recreation : A Generational Exploration of Psychographic Characteristics related to Vacation Recreation Activity Preferences
(East Carolina University, 2013)
This study investigated the association between the preferred vacation recreation activities of different generations of travelers and their individual psychographic profile characteristics as based on Stanley Plog's (1972) ...