Browsing Graduate School - MU Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Department "Parks, recreation and tourism (MU)"
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National identity representation in sport media: the case of China and the U.S.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Based on the interpretation of the newspaper's role in constructing national identity, this study explores the dynamic strategies employed in nationalism constructing in two major newspapers of China and USA during the ... -
Neighborhood parks and physical activity : exploring associations with perceived park quality and constraints
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Parks are important resources for physical activity (PA). However, few studies on park characteristics' contribution to the physical activity focus ... -
Passenger satisfaction of interpretive programs: evaluation of the National Park Service and Amtrak partnership
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The Trails & Rails program is an innovative partnership between the National Park Service and Amtrak. It allows train passengers the opportunity to attend educational programs focused on the natural and cultural heritage ... -
Pennies for parks: the effect of social norm theory on donation behavior in Arkansas state parks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Although donation boxes are common in parks, museums, and historic sites, not much is known about how they influence visitor behavior. Perhaps some donation boxes are more efficient at generating revenue than others. The ... -
Postmodern values in the U.S. Navy: implications for morale, welfare and recreation programming
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This is a study of officer candidates of the United States Navy and Marine Corps that attempts to link postmaterialist values exhibited by the officer ... -
Psychological states and responses to work among part time event staff in intercollegiate athletics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The study of satisfaction, motivations and various responses to work in and of itself is not a new area of research, however examining how it can be ... -
Public perception of the effectiveness of public input in the parks and recreation planning process at the Boone County fairgrounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)The United States government process is open to the public, allowing the public to be involved with decisions that will shape their lives. Professionals still dominate the planning process and make the final decisions which ... -
The relationship between customers' personalities and their evaluations of service quality
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study examined the relationship between customers' personalities and their evaluations of the quality of service in a restaurant. The researcher, ... -
Representations and interpretations of the Wrigley Field renovation : between nostalgia and nostophobia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In January of 2013 the Chicago Cubs announced the "Ten-Sixty Project," a five-year 500 million dollar renovation of the historic Wrigley Field. The ... -
Residents' perceptions of agroforestry landscape: implications for agritourism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This study assessed residents' perceptions of the visual appeal of agroforestry landscapes for recreational purposes in Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas. Specific objectives of this study were: (1) to identify the features ... -
Satisfaction across a multi-day outdoor recreation event
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The purpose of this study was to determine significant relationship between overall satisfaction with the day's experience and overall event satisfaction. In addition, the study determined demographic characteristics of ... -
The social and cultural aspects of paddlefish snaggers at the Lake of the Ozarks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)In the spring of 2007, a questionnaire was administered to paddlefish snaggers using the Old Oar House Inn and Marina (private) or the Gordon Drake Memorial Harbor (public) at the Lake of the Ozarks near Warsaw, Missouri. ... -
Student perceptions of employability skills
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this study was to assess the employability skills of students and recent graduates from the University of Missouri's Parks, Recreation ... -
Unveiling extreme metal festival producers : the emergence of narrative identities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Extreme Metal is a form of dark tourism and leisure activity whose artistic radicalism and underground scenes invoke intense debates from musicians as well as audiences. Traditional cultural studies have assumed that its ... -
Visit motivations and perceived benefits of farms, private forests and state/national parks in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)This study explored the variability in visit motivations and perceived benefits of Missouri households from three natural settings: (1) Farms; (2) Private Forests; and (3) State/National Parks. Specific goals of this study ... -
Visitor experiences at Eagle Days in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Eagle Days are series of organized wildlife viewing events that were created by the Missouri Department of Conservation to increase public awareness about bald eagles and their declining populations. Although Eagle Days ... -
Weather's effect on NHL attendance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This study seeks to determine if weather deters fan attendance in domed arenas, specifically National Hockey League (NHL) games. Six NHL markets below the 100 percent average capacity threshold were studied and data points ... -
What is agritourism? : reconciling farmers, residents and extension faculty perspectives
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Visiting a farm for recreation is an activity that has been increasing in the last 10 years. Despite its growth, a myriad of labels (e.g., farm tourism, agritainment) along with many definitions are used to depict this ...