Search Results - "McGuire, Francis A"

Leisure and Human Development by Kleiber, Douglas A., Ed, McGuire, Francis A., Ed

“…"Leisure and Human Development" is an examination of the link between human development and behavior in a context, leisure, that has been described as…”
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An investigation of motivation and experience in virtual learning environments: a self-determination theory by Huang, Yu-Chih, Backman, Sheila J., Backman, Kenneth F., McGuire, Francis A., Moore, DeWayne

“…With the development and evaluation of information technology, virtual reality technology provides opportunities to offer an immersive and interactive…”
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"Beginners Are Many but Enders Are Few": How to End a Course Well and Why It Matters by Stone, Garrett A, Powell, Gwynn M, McGuire, Francis A

“…The last day of a course is often viewed as awkward, abrupt, and even antithetical to a course's aims. More often than not, prime opportunities for reflection,…”
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The Link between Successful Aging and Serious Leisure by Brown, Carroll A., McGuire, Francis A., Voelkl, Judith

“…The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine whether engagement in a serious leisure activity provided older adults opportunities for successful aging…”
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Identifying contextual influences of community reintegration among injured servicemembers by Hawkins, Brent L, McGuire, Francis A, Britt, Thomas W, Linder, Sandra M

“…Research suggests that community reintegration (CR) after injury and rehabilitation is difficult for many injured servicemembers. However, little is known…”
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Understanding contextual influences of community reintegration among injured servicemembers by Hawkins, Brent L, McGuire, Francis A, Linder, Sandra M, Britt, Thomas W

“…As part of a larger mixed-methods research project investigating the influence of contextual factors on community reintegration (CR), this qualitative study…”
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The Effects of Yoga Participation on Women's Quality of Life and Symptom Management During the Menopausal Transition: A Pilot Study by Crowe, Brandi M., Van Puymbroeck, Marieke, Linder, Sandra M., Mcguire, Francis A., Watt, Paula J.

“…Typically lasting 5-10 years, the menopausal transition is associated with symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, and labile mood. As these symptoms…”
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Great theses and dissertation start with an intriguing idea by Duffy, Lauren N., Pinckney, Harrison P., Powell, Gwynn M., Bixler, Robert D., McGuire, Francis A.

“…Strategic efforts expended towards identifying and evaluating ideas for a graduate student's thesis or dissertation can help prepare that student for a…”
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The first day: it happens only once by Anderson, Denise M., Mcguire, Francis A., Cory, Lynne

“…Research findings on optimum use of the first day of class are mixed. Past data gathered from students from various disciplines support a first day designed to…”
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Let's Talk about It: Using Interactive Exams to Bring Learning to Life by Harris, Brandon S, Jordan, Katherine A, Powell, Gwynn M, Tucker, Teresa W, McGuire, Francis A

“…In the recreation and leisure field, educators often strive to attain a level of experiential learning in the classroom. As we prepare students for the future,…”
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Impacting Mediators of Change for Physical Activity Among Elderly Food Stamp Recipients by Dye, Cheryl J., Williams, Joel E., Kemper, Karen A., McGuire, Francis A., Aybar-Damali, Begum

“…A multidisciplinary team developed and pilot-tested a curriculum, delivered by trained lay educators, to increase self-efficacy for physical activity among…”
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Therapeutic Recreation in Education: Considerations for Therapeutic Recreation Practitioners, School Systems, and Policy Makers by Hawkins, Brent L., Cory, Lynne A., McGuire, Francis A., Allen, Lawrence R.

“…Although therapeutic recreation (TR) services are provided in many different health and human service sectors, TR struggles with gaining acceptance by other…”
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They Know My Name: New Dynamic Role of Faculty by McGuire, Francis A, Tucker, Teresa W, Mainieri, Tracy L

“…Curriculum delivery is becoming increasingly restricted in an era of elevating expectations and declining budgets. As a result, innovative approaches to…”
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Race, Class, and Leisure Activity Preferences: Marginality and Ethnicity Revisited by Floyd, Myron F

“…Study examined the relationship between race, class awareness, and leisure preferences. Data came from a national probability survey. Results showed…”
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Experiencing student learning and tourism training in a 3D virtual world: An exploratory study by Huang, Yu-Chih, Backman, Sheila J., Chang, Lan-Lan, Backman, Kenneth F., McGuire, Francis A.

“…The virtual world of Second Life presents an opportunity to be an optimal educational platform by providing real-world simulations, social interactions, and…”
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Activity selection among baby boomer national park visitors: The search for a sense of adventure by Wilson, Dustin L., Hallo, Jeffrey C., Sharp, Julia L., Mainella, Hon. Fran P., McGuire, Francis A.

“…The U.S. population continues to age, and the large baby boomer cohort is a major influencer. The activity selection of baby boomer visitors to national parks…”
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The Influence of Attitude Accessibility on Attitude-Behavior Relationships: Implications for Recreation Research by Manfredo, Michael J

“…A survey was taken on support for park and wilderness fire control policies, examining attitude-behavioral intention relationships for prior site visitation…”
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An Examination of the Guided Night Hiking Experience in Parks and Protected Areas by Beeco, J Adam, Hallo, Jeffrey C, Baldwin, Elizabeth D, McQuire, Francis A

“…Many protected areas offer night programs for visitors; however, night hours have not been fully recognized as a potential resource. Night hours in protected…”
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Outdoor recreation participation across the lifespan: abandonment, continuity, or liberation? by McGuire, F A, Dottavio, F D

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which outdoor recreation participation changes across the lifespan. Age differences and age changes in…”
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Freedom to Be: A New Sociology of Leisure by McGuire, Francis A.

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