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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...