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Papers by G. Chick

Encyclopedia of Tourism, 2016

Harmony, 2011

Page 1. USDA Forest Service Proceedings RMRS-P-64. 2011 211 Abstract—In 2007-2008, some visitors ... more Page 1. USDA Forest Service Proceedings RMRS-P-64. 2011 211 Abstract—In 2007-2008, some visitors to Taroko National Park in Taiwan were surveyed to allow testing of a behavioral prediction model in the context of national park recreation. ...

Leisure Sciences, 2018

Satisfaction with leisure contributes to life satisfaction, marital satisfaction, health, and ove... more Satisfaction with leisure contributes to life satisfaction, marital satisfaction, health, and overall wellbeing. It is not clear, however, how individuals develop expectations for satisfaction with their leisure experiences. In this study, we propose a cultural basis for leisure expectations. In particular, we model cultural consonance in leisure, the degree to which individuals, in their own behavior, match cultural conventions for appropriate or favored leisure, as a mediator between leisure constraints and leisure satisfaction based on data from urban, suburban, and rural Taiwan. We then apply the same model to data previously gathered in Mainland China and Taiwan. Results indicate that the new model fits all three data sets well and that, under most conditions, cultural consonance mediates the relationship between leisure constraints and leisure satisfaction.

Journal of Leisure Research, 2007

Gobster addresses several issues in our paper. These include, first, a suggestion that the measur... more Gobster addresses several issues in our paper. These include, first, a suggestion that the measure of cultural values that we used is not appropriate for understanding possible variations in racial and ethnic patterns of' outdoor leisure preferences and behavior. He claims, as well, that we limit our use of ethnicity to alleged cultural differences among groups and, specifically, to cultural values, unlike what most leisure researchers have done. Second, Gobster questions our concern with the use of common racial and ethnic labels because these are part and parcel of the way in which people look at others. Third, grouping people by racial and ethnic labels has often contributed to social justice. Fourth, ethnic groups in the U.S. are growing and what may have been small differences between groups in the past may be magnified in the future due to these demographic shifts. Fifth, research is constrained by resources that limit sampling designs and, therefore, collapsing smaller ethnic and/or racial groups into larger ones may be required for statistical comparisons of adequate power to be made. Sixth, Gobster expresses concern over our use of' cultural consensus analysis, a single method, in claiming that ethnicity may not be a useful concept.

Leisure Sciences, 2016

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study threefold: to determine whether a shared cultural model of the... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this study threefold: to determine whether a shared cultural model of the importance of a set of leisure activities to a good leisure life existed in urban Taiwan, the degree to which cultural consonance in leisure mediates the relationship between leisure constraints and leisure satisfaction, and the degree to which leisure satisfaction affects life satisfaction and self-rated health. Results indicate that a cultural model of the importance of leisure activities to a good leisure life existed among sample members. Second, higher levels of self-reported participation in leisure activities that are culturally agreed upon as more important for a good leisure life are more strongly associated with leisure satisfaction than are activities culturally agreed upon as less important. Finally, leisure satisfaction strongly predicts both life satisfaction and self-rated health.

Forest, Snow, and …, 2007

Page 1. 19 For. Snow Landsc. Res. 81, 1/2: 19–29 (2007) Segmentation of culturally diverse visito... more Page 1. 19 For. Snow Landsc. Res. 81, 1/2: 19–29 (2007) Segmentation of culturally diverse visitors' values in forest recreation management Chieh-Lu Li1, Harry C. Zinn2, Garry E. Chick2, James D. Absher3, Alan R. Graefe2 and Yi-Chung Hsu4 ...

This study examines perceptions of service quality on an ethnically diverse national forest adjac... more This study examines perceptions of service quality on an ethnically diverse national forest adjacent to a large metropolitan area, specifically looking for differences among whites, Hispanics, and Asians. Published studies of recreation and ethnicity have focused primarily on activity participation rates and patterns. The literature contains few cross–cultural comparisons of perceived service quality in a forest recreation setting. Data from a purposive convenience sample of recreationists (n=1,075) visited Angeles National Forest, California, US, includes 444 whites, 312 Hispanics, and 319 Asians. The results reveal that compared to whites and Hispanics, Asians are most distinct in service quality ratings after controlling for generational effects. In particular, Asians tend to perceive lower service quality. The implications of these findings are discussed as they relate to the role of cultural values and service quality measurement in recreation management.

International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure, 2020

At the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, questions arise if contemporary audie... more At the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, questions arise if contemporary audiences still find historical accounts relevant. Fundamental to understanding the relevance of stories from the war is assessing their emotional impact on leisure participants from various social groups. We used the social identity theory framework to assess differences in emotional reactions of Dutch and German visitors to stories of the Second World War presented at a Dutch museum exhibit. Emotional reactions were measured using physiological signals of heart rate and heart rate variability as well as self-report. Emotions experienced were mixed and often, but not always, different between Dutch and German participants. Patterns in the physiological and self-report data differed. Many of the significant differences were generally consistent with a collective guilt account of German social identity, but the findings as a whole were more complex than could be predicted by existing social identity accounts. Specifically, participants did not simply categorize themselves with either national or human identities of characters based on what their respective stories emphasized. We conclude that stories of the Second World War are still relevant, but touch on audiences' nationalities in a complex way, beyond simple historical categories.

Asian Folklore Studies, 1990

Leisure Sciences, 1989

Abstract Leisure is often described as being intrinsically motivated and offering the element of ... more Abstract Leisure is often described as being intrinsically motivated and offering the element of choice. Although games are normally considered recreational or leisure activities, there are certain circumstances in which they take on qualities that are not only nonleisurelike ( ...

Social and Personality Psychology Compass

There is increasing interest in the study of individual differences in playfulness in adults; the... more There is increasing interest in the study of individual differences in playfulness in adults; the way people frame or reframe situations in a way that they are experienced as personally interesting, and/or intellectually stimulating, and/or entertaining. In this review, we describe and discuss its role for romantic life. After a brief introduction, we will describe theoretical approaches as to why playfulness is important in romantic life (e.g., the signal theory of playfulness) and give an overview on empirical findings on assortative mating and its role in romantic relationships (e.g., for relationship satisfaction). Finally, we discuss future directions on playfulness in romantic life and singles and open research questions. 1 | INTRODUCTION Love was such an easy game to play (Lennon & McCartney, 1965) Adult playfulness describes individual differences in the way people frame or reframe situations in a way that they are experienced as personally interesting, and/or entertaining, and/or stimulating (Proyer, 2017; see also Barnett, 2007). Playfulness is conceptualized at the trait-level (i.e., relatively stable across time and situations). At the behavioral level, it is expressed through play. Those high in playfulness have been described as having "[…] an This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes.

Leisure Studies, 2014

Meditation has been shown to be a cost-effective means to help individuals reduce stress, allevia... more Meditation has been shown to be a cost-effective means to help individuals reduce stress, alleviate anxiety and depression. Similarly, leisure has been found to reduce stress, improve mood and contribute to overall health and well-being. The similarities and differences in outcomes between meditation and leisure suggest that a comparative analysis may determine if and how experiences and outcomes of meditation may be similar to and different from those of leisure and provide deeper insights into the ways in which both can contribute to improved quality of life. The purpose of this study is to examine the similarities and differences in meditation and leisure as perceived by a range of individuals engaging in meditation. Results indicate that meditators experience stress reduction, emotional balance and an enhanced quality of life during both their leisure and meditation. Many of the positive experiences and outcomes derived from meditation render it very similar to leisure. Nevertheless, meditation and leisure also differ in several important ways.

The authors discuss the Adult Playfulness Trait Scale (APTS), a measurement that they developed a... more The authors discuss the Adult Playfulness Trait Scale (APTS), a measurement that they developed along with a conceptualization of playfulness based on a synthesis of personality research and play literature. They assert the research they conducted, which examined the nomological network of playfulness and involved relevant constructs of personality (self as entertainment), behavior (playing), attitude (goal attainment), and perception (leisure boredom), empirically validates the APTS. They present data from two studies to show correlations between the APTS and measures of theoretically related constructs to support their claims. In particular, they use results from known-group comparisons to illustrate that the APTS can successfully and effectively distinguish individuals with different levels of playfulness. They hope thereby not only to establish the validity of the APTS but to encourage its wider application in research on play.

Altruism is generally defined as the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others or, in the case... more Altruism is generally defined as the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others or, in the case of nonhuman animals, as behavior that appears to be detrimental to the survival of a given individual but which may contribute to the survival of the others. Calls by social prey species that warn others of the approach of predators, for example, are often regarded as altruistic in that they may help the majority of animals survive while simultaneously drawing the attention of the predator to the individual giving the warning. Animal play and human ritual are areas that are not commonly considered to involve altruism but closer inspection may be warranted. I will argue below that play is the context wherein animals first exhibit, and learn, altruism and that it is displayed by some, although perhaps not all, participants in a ritual common to Latin America.

SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education

Introductory textbooks often provide students with much of the information about a subject that t... more Introductory textbooks often provide students with much of the information about a subject that they will ever encounter during their educational careers or form part of the foundation of their future studies. Hence, the authors of textbooks are obliged to present information that is both accurate and comprehensive. The purpose of this study is to examine samples of introductory texts in leisure studies and in anthropology in order to evaluate the presentation of anthropological issues in the former and leisure in the latter. The evaluations indicate that leisure studies texts contain numerous errors of fact and interpretation while anthropology texts virtually ignore leisure. Suggestions for how leisure educators may deal with textbook problems are offered.

Journal of leisure research, 1986

Theoretical models dealing with the relationship of leisure time availability and cultural comple... more Theoretical models dealing with the relationship of leisure time availability and cultural complexity from a cross-cultural, anthropological perspective are explored. Culture, cultural complexity, and cultural evolution are discussed in terms of how each may influence, or be influenced ...