IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AN INCREASE IN LIFEGUARD COMPLACENCY

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dc.contributor.advisorVogelsong, Hans G.en_US
dc.contributor.advisorWatts, Clifton E.
dc.contributor.authorPhillips, Rebecca M.en_US
dc.contributor.departmentRecreation and Leisure Facilities and Services Administrationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2011-06-24T15:33:27Z
dc.date.available2011-06-24T15:33:27Z
dc.date.issued2011en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this thesis was to identify factors that predict lifeguard complacency in an effort to increase overall vigilance while lifeguarding. Three research questions were explored: (a) what factors contribute to lifeguard complacency, (b) what are the factors associated with the greatest risk for complacency, and (c) what preventative strategies can be implemented to reduce complacency in aquatic settings.  To address these research questions, a cross-sectional sample (N = 92) from different pools and aquatic facilities completed a researcher-designed instrument. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and multiple regressions were utilized to address the study's research questions. Stress and boredom were nearly equal in their positive association with complacency. Reportedly, secondary responsibilities were negatively associated with complacency, suggesting that lifeguards are more vigilant when reporting secondary responsibilities as part of their day-to-day work.  Recommendations include: (a) continuous educational efforts; (b) programs that specifically meet the needs of individual facilities; (c) encourage prevention strategies throughout all aspects of employment, from initial hiring, to ongoing inservice training and performance evaluation; and (d) assignment of secondary duties to increase accountability, but only during scheduled appropriate times.  en_US
dc.description.degreeM.S.en_US
dc.format.extent86 p.en_US
dc.format.mediumdissertations, academicen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10342/3576
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherEast Carolina Universityen_US
dc.subjectRecreation and tourismen_US
dc.subjectAquaticsen_US
dc.subjectComplacencyen_US
dc.subjectDrowningsen_US
dc.subjectFlow theoryen_US
dc.subjectLifeguardsen_US
dc.subject.lcshLifeguards--Training of
dc.subject.lcshVigilance (Psychology)
dc.titleIDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AN INCREASE IN LIFEGUARD COMPLACENCYen_US
dc.typeMaster's Thesisen_US

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