Browsing Parks, Recreation and Tourism electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Vaught, David R."
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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). ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...