Browsing School of Natural Resources (MU) by Thesis Department "Parks, recreation and tourism (MU)"
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Accessibility and attitudinal barriers encountered by travelers with physical disabilities in China
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)In 2003, China Disabled Persons Federation [CDPF] estimated that there were more than 60 million people with disabilities in China. Eleven million were people with physical disabilities. Travel is beneficial for improving ... -
The acquisition of Stephens Lake Park : a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)It was a daunting task that faced the CARE Committee, City officials, the grassroots Coalition to Save Stephens Lake, and Stephens College. They had to unite the citizens of Columbia to raise $10 million to purchase a ... -
Activity involvement and place attachment of fish giggers in the Missouri Ozarks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Despite being an integral part of Ozark culture for nearly 200 years, little is known about fish gigging and those who participate in this activity. A mail-back survey was administered to 1,011 licensed Missouri anglers ... -
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and exposure to nature in college students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent behavioral disorders in the U.S. and has significant cognitive and behavioral symptoms (e.g., challenges in focus, memory, and sustained attention). ... -
Constraints affecting adolescent girls' continued participation at resident camp
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Although there are many benefits of being in the outdoors and attending camp, many girls cease participation in camp (ACAb, 2008; Easter Seals, 2008). The purpose of this study was to determine the specific constraints ... -
Demand for sport : an econometric analysis of Web 2.0 use
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Web 2.0 is made up of a collection of social media platforms that are driven by user-generated content that has gained attention from sport academics and professionals alike due to its growth over the past decade. Sport ... -
A demographic analysis of recreation participants: a comparison among three surveys
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Three major recreation behavior surveys were conducted in Missouri between 1997 and 2004. The Missouri State Parks Visitor Study, the Conservation ... -
The effects of visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on adjustment to bereavement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The lack of grief rituals in the United States has created a culture that is poorly equipped to heal from loss. The ritual of visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has allowed American visitors the opportunity to express ... -
Enjoyment of trails: a flow-based study of contiguous signage recall
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Flow is a state that occurs when the challenge of an activity and the skill level of the participant are in unison. This term has also been called "optimal experience" or "being in the zone" (Csikszentmihalyi, 1997). ... -
Environmental education in mid-Missouri : needs and constraints influencing field trip participation of K-8 teachers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)This study examined barriers and constraints facing mid-Missouri school teachers involving field trips, such as the need for environmental education (EE) services and training opportunities. The primary objective was to ... -
Explorative analysis of two collegiate basketball players and a narrative analysis of post-game comments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Although there are specific studies referencing team processes, motivations, and orientations within athletics, little research has analyzed the ... -
Exploring children's perceptions of places for physical activity through photo-elicitation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study explored children's perceptions of places where they engage in physical activity as well as what facilitates and constrains that activity. ... -
Exploring park visitor's perceptions of climate change a study in Columbia nature areas, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Climate change refers to any significant change in the measures of climate lasting for a period of time, such as significant changes in temperature, precipitation, or wind patterns, among other effects, that occur over ... -
Factors motivating college football fandom and attendance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The study about college football fandom and attendance trends at the University of Missouri is not entirely groundbreaking but is exploring an academic area still in its relative infancy. Sport fandom research has not been ... -
The functional approach to volunteerism in organizational volunteers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)This study sought to broaden and update the demography, attitudes, motives, outcomes and commitment of volunteers using a functional approach. A variation of Clary et al.'s (1998) Volunteer Functions Inventory (VFI) was ... -
The impact of environmental changes on park use and crossing behaviors in an underserved Columbia, MO neighborhood
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Importance of agritourism for agripreneur goal accomplishment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)As the agricultural context in the U.S. changes, farmers' attention is increasingly turning toward agritourism (Veeck et al., 2006; Nickerson et al., 2001), an entrepreneurial venture in which farms generate income or add ... -
An investigation of flow and IZOF utilization of FSS-2
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)When challenge and skill are perfectly balanced, frequently this experience is described as flowing or being in the zone. This relationship describing this optimal zone has been studied in the flow theory. This optimal ... -
Maplewood Barn Theatre book
(1974-04)The concept of Arts in the Parks is not new in the United States. The provision of natural and manmade theatres and amphitheatres in major American cities has been actively in process from the late Nineteenth Century. ... -
Motivational differences between self-reported user groups of the MKT Nature and Fitness Trail
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The purpose of this study was to determine if there are any significant differences between the walkers, runners, and cyclists using the MKT Nature and Fitness Trail in Columbia, Missouri. This study helps describe the ...