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Leisure Participation And Life Satisfaction Among Middle-Aged And Elderly Urban Chinese People, Jin Ye

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Society has entered a new millennium where quality of life is receiving more attention than ever before. In China, with the rapidly developing economy, the need for improving the quality of life has also increased. Research has shown that leisure can contribute to quality of life issues. It is very important to understand the characteristics of leisure participation and life satisfaction among middle-aged and elderly Chinese people. This can help leisure professionals to develop suitable leisure programs and improve the life satisfaction of Chinese.

One hundred fifty subjects (69 males and 81 females) living in China participated in this study. …

The Dynamic, Emergent, And Multi-Phasic Nature Of On-Site Wilderness Experiences, William T. Borrie, Joseph W. Roggenbuck

Society and Conservation Faculty Publications

Feelings and cognitions of leisure may not only be dynamic during the course of the total outdoor recreation engagement, they may be dynamic, emergent, and multi-phasic during the on-site phase. Experience Sampling Method data were collected from a sample of wilderness visitors multiple times during a visit to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Four modes of environmental experience (focus on self, others, task, and environment) and four aspects of wilderness experience (a combined oneness/primitiveness/humility variable, timelessness, solitude, and care) were measured. Univariate and multivariate repeated measures analyses demonstrated significant change from the entry, through immersion, to the exit phases of …

The Demographics And Personality Types Of Malaysian Travellers : A Study On Urban Malaysians, Jasper Yusof Diego

Student Works (2000-2009)

Tourism has been the most profitable industry in the world. It is reported to have generated US$2.65 trillion worldwide, and employs more people than any other single industrial sector. Malaysia Tourism industry was the third largest source of foreign exchange earnings. It helped to create jobs and ultimately lead to a better standard of living. This present study will be of significant value to the tourism operators or players as it provided detailed information on travellers' demographics, personality, and their actual travel behaviour and perceptions pertaining to domestic holidays. The primary data was collected through four-paged self-administered questionnaires. The sample …

Regional Analysis Of Pleasure Travel By Montana Residents, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This report includes analysis of resident travel on a tourism region basis. Provides discussion on pleasure travel engaged in by residents of each of Montana's six tourism regions as well as pleasure travel characteristics for Montanans traveling to destinations within each region. Also provides figures on spending in Montana for pleasure travel by residents of each tourism region and visitors to each tourism region.

Employment And Wages: The Travel Industry In Montana, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This reports provides up-to-date information in order to explain some of the concerns regarding issues of employment and wages in Montana's travel industry as well as to serve as an update for ITRR's Research Note 22, Jobs & Wages: The Tourism Industry Dilemma, published in 1995.

The Economic Review Of The Travel Industry In Montana: 2000 Biennial Edition, Thale Dillon, Norma Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

This review provides current and historical data of nonresident travel and tourism in Montana, and offers the industry's economic contributions to the state.

The Lewis & Clark Interest And Awareness Study, Plog Research

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The second of three Lewis and Clark related studies funded by Montana's Tourism Advisory Council in fiscal year 2000, this report examines interest and awareness of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the upcoming Bicentennial Commemoration in 2003-2006. The study included 1,400 household mail panel surveys in the United States represents the travel population of U.S adults. See the "presentation" section of this web site to download the accompanying presentation.

Lewis & Clark National Estimation And Awareness Study, Issues & Answers Network, Inc.

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The first of three Lewis and Clark related studies funded by Montana's Tourism Advisory Council in fiscal year 2000, this report provides visitor projections for the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in 2003-2006 as well as profiles of those visitors. The study included over 2,000 telephone surveys in the contiguous United States less Montana and is a nationally representative cross-section of the U.S. population. In addition, the report examines interest in and awareness of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the Bicentennial.

1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Analysis Of Lewis And Clark Enthusiasts In The Missouri-Madison Corridor, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Four reports were produced following the 1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey administered by ITRR for PPL Montana from May 1999 through September 1999. The primary purpose of the study is to provide an update to the information from the 1994-95 study which was used for development of the comprehensive recreation management plan for the corridor.This report provides an analysis of Lewis & Clark Enthusiasts compared to other, Non-Enthusiast visitors at recreation sites along the Missouri River during the study period.

1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Results Of The Study, Brian Glaspell, Norma P. Nickerson, Thale Dillon, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Four reports were produced following the 1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey administered by ITRR for PPL Montana from May 1999 through September 1999. The primary purpose of the study is to provide an update to the information from the 1994-95 study which was used for development of the comprehensive recreation management plan for the corridor. This report presents the results of the study.

Exploring Tourism Potential: Resident Attitudes In Missouri River Country, Montana, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results from a Resident Attitude survey conducted in Missouri River Country, Montana. Residents of the eight counties comprising the tourism country were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism development in their community/county. The results are compared to a sample of statewide attitudes toward tourism. Includes current nonresident visitor profiles.

Regional Nonresident Spending In Montana, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Analysis of 1998 nonresident travel spending in Montana for the counties of Cascade, Custer, Flathead, Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Missoula, Richland, Silver Bow and Yellowstone. Also includes analysis of spending in Great Falls, Miles City, Kalispell, Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, Sidney, Butte, and Billings. Data includes total spending, distribution of spending by sector, length of stay in Montana, per capita spending, and summer trip characteristics of visitor age, travel group type, accommodations used, and visitor origin for each geographical location.

Montana Poll: Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism 1992-1999, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Presents results of three questions pertaining to resident attitudes toward tourism included in annual surveys since 1992.

1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey: Visitor Comments By Recreation Site, Brian Glaspell, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Four reports were produced following the 1999 Missouri-Madison Recreation Survey administered by ITRR for PPL Montana from May 1999 through September 1999. The primary purpose of the study is to provide an update to the information from the 1994-95 study which was used for development of the comprehensive recreation management plan for the corridor. Presents comments regarding management of and satisfaction with recreation sites in the corridor. Presented by site in verbatim and categorized format.

1999 Canyon Ferry Recreation Survey, Brian Glaspell, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Results of a recreation study conducted for the Bureau of Reclamation in conjuction with PPL Montana on recreation areas adjacent to the Missouri and Madison Rivers, Montana. Provides basis for current BOR recreation management plan for the Canyon Ferry Reservoir.

Characteristics And Estimates Of Visitors To Montana's Historic Virginia And Nevada Cities, Kim Mcmahon, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Provides estimates of visitation to the historic properties of Virginia and Nevada City, Montana. Results include characteristics of visitors to the cities and provides planning and managment implications.

Montana Residents Define Tourism's Role In The State, Thale Dillon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Statewide resident attitude results from the 1999 Community Tourism Assessment Program (CTAP) survey. Residents were surveyed to determine opinions toward tourism in Montana. Includes a discussion of priorities for bed tax funding as well as responses based on residents' community size.

Montana Vision Travel Research: 2000, Norma P. Nickerson, Kim Mcmahon

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Outlook for 2000 and Review of 1999.

What Have We Been Doing?, Anderson B. Young

Research in Outdoor Education

A preface to the journal "Research in Outdoor Education," volume 5 is presented by the author on behalf of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors (CEO) Research Committee.

Testing The Adventure Recreation Model: A Replication With Subjects Involved In A Required Outdoor Experience, Lynn Anderson, Dale Anderson, Anderson Young

Research in Outdoor Education

The Adventure Recreation Model, first pro­posed and tested by Ewert and Hollenhorst (1989), attempts to describe participant. charac­teristics and patterns of use in adventure recrea­tion activities. The model was originally tested with students at Ohio State University who were involved in an outdoor pursuits program con­sisting of a wide variety of outdoor adventure activities. This study replicated and extended this research by using subjects who participated in a required outdoor course with an outdoor adventure component. The purpose of the study was to test the fit of the adventure model with subjects who were expected to be more diverse in …

The Effects Of A Public School System's One Day Adventure Experience, Harlan Eagle, Janelle Gordon, Lindy Lewis

Research in Outdoor Education

This paper reports on a study that investi­gated the effects of a public school system's one-day adventure experience on students' self ­reports of life effectiveness. According to Neill, Marsh & Richards (1997), life effectiveness is defined as, "the psychological and behavioral aspects of human functioning which determine a person's effectiveness or proficiency in any given situation".

Cultural History Interpretation In Adventure Education: Promoting "Landfull" Experiences, Molly A. Baker

Research in Outdoor Education

This study was designed to investigate inter­pretation as a potential method of promoting "landfull" experiences. To date, no studies have explored the application of cultural history in­terpretation in adventure-based programming. This study investigated the use of interpretive activities that focus on the cultural history of the area during an adventure-based trip and evalu­ated the impact of this interpretation on partici­pants' experiences. As an exploratory effort, the purpose of this study was threefold: To provide a rationale for the use of cultural history inter­pretation in adventure-based programming; to create a prototype for integrating cultural history interpretation in adventure programming; and to …

Developing Life Skills Through Adventure Education: A Qualitative Study, Jim Sibthorp

Research in Outdoor Education

In an attempt to understand the process of learning during a longer duration adventure edu­cation program, students in Broadreach were interviewed after participating in a three week long sail and dive-training program. In addition to sail and dive training, the Broadreach pro­gram focuses on leadership and personal devel­opment through experiential methodology.

Front Matter, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors (Ceo)

Research in Outdoor Education

The Coalition for Education in the Outdoors initiated a Research Task Force in 1990 with the purpose of supporting the conduct of research in the field and the dissemination of the results. The symposium at Bradford Woods and these Proceedings offer evidence of the success of this task force. At the first symposium in 1992, there was general agreement that the symposium be a regular occurrence. The 2000 Symposim and these Proceedings are indicators of the Coalition's continued support of research in outdoor education. Information on future events will be available through the Coalition office.

This article includes the Editors, …

Trends And Issues In Not For Profit Camping, Deborah Bialeschki, Karla Henderson, Kate Dahowski

Research in Outdoor Education

The purpose of this study was to examine in­fluences on not for profit agencies involved in camping programs to determine critical trends and issues related to organized camping. The American Camping Association (ACA) Not for Profit Forum and Council funded this study. The project consisted of three data collection phases: 1) an extensive literature review; 2) a survey sent to a random sample of camp directors and their not for profit agency executives; and 3) focus groups conducted at a national ACA con­ference. This descriptive research study uses information from the second phase of this pro­ject to present quantitative data …

Leadership Development And Youth Camping: Determining A Relationship, Rachelle H. Toupence, Christine D. Townsend

Research in Outdoor Education

The terminology may have changed, but the concepts of "leaders" and "leadership" have been a part of human thought for thousands of years. Similarly, so has leadership education. Leadership is one of the core skills employers expect of their employees at every level (Scheneman, 1991) and leadership development has emerged as a goal of outdoor education (Fri­ese, Hendee, & Kinziger, 1998). Debate contin­ues concerning the most effective methods for developing leadership as in recent years leader­ship education has been brought to the forefront. This is borne out in leisure literature as well, where in the last decade scholars have begun …

Outdoor Adventure And Health: Supporting Empirical Data, Camille J. Bunting

Research in Outdoor Education

The intent of this paper is to introduce a theoretical framework for considering connec­tions between outdoor adventure and health, not to present the findings of one or two new re­search studies. A compilation of empirical data will be presented from various studies to illus­trate the proposed connections, and provide documentation for subjective observations and beliefs long held by outdoor adventure educa­tors. Therefore, the format that follows is not one of a typical research report, but of a position paper with supporting empirical data from the author's own research.

Benefits And Components Of An Inclusive Adventure Program For Families With Children Who Have A Disability, Kathleen Scholl, Leo Mcavoy, John Smith

Research in Outdoor Education

Due to the national movement in the 1970s to de-institutionalize individuals with dis­abilities, the vast majority of these children live with their families in community settings; how­ever, the recreation opportunities for these fami­lies to participate together in community spon­sored programs may be limited. There are many programs for children with disabilities, but few are designed for the entire family when one or more children have a disability. Shifting the fo­cus from the individual with the disability to the entire family can support and enrich the intrinsic strengths that already exist in the family (Clapp & Rudolph, 1993; Dunst, Trivette, Starnes, …

The Effects Of Environmental And Adventure Education Programs On The Wilderness Attitudes Of Japanese Early Adolescents, Taito Okamura

Research in Outdoor Education

The conceptual framework for this study is that outdoor education represents the integration of environmental education and adventure edu­cation (Bisson, 1998; Bunting, 1990; Donna, 1996; Priest, 1986). The purpose of the study was first to compare the effects of environmental and adventure education programs in a resident camp setting on the wilderness attitudes of Japa­nese early adolescents.

The Impact Of Camp Programs On Children With Disabilities: Opportunities For Independence, Ann Fullerton, Steve Brandon, Joel Arick

Research in Outdoor Education

The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of specialized, residential camp programs on children and youth with disabili­ties. In general, the question is: "Does the camp experience result in positive or negative impacts on development, and do these changes transfer to home or school?" Camps are rich in social (both Vgotsky's and Bandura's con­ceptualizations; Gredler, 1992) and experien­tial (Kolb, 1984) learning. In camps, learning occurs while doing tasks within the functional, meaningful contexts of daily and social life in the camp community. Moreover, the naturally occurring consequences of one's actions are immediate and salient. The extensive litera­ture …