Julie Son - Academia.edu (original) (raw)
Papers by Julie Son
Women, leisure and tourism: self-actualization and empowerment through the production and consumption of experience, 2021
Historically, older women have faced constraints to participation in organized sport due, in part... more Historically, older women have faced constraints to participation in organized sport due, in part, to age and gender stereotypes, and a social discourse that later life is characterized by decline and frailty. Recent years have seen a small but growing increase in sport participation and interest among older women, which provides opportunities to foster health and well-being for this group. This chapter provides historical context for understanding women's sport in the USA and synthesizes the literature related to older women's participation in sport to include benefits, motivations, and societal implications. It discusses relevant theories and models that can aid scholars in understanding and studying women's sport in later life. Finally, it discusses implications for practice including the importance of facilitating sport participation for older women (in terms of public health and social justice), as well as recommendations for professionals who are seeking to facilit...
Positive Sociology of Leisure, 2020
Leisure education approaches have historically been used to reach small, targeted populations in ... more Leisure education approaches have historically been used to reach small, targeted populations in clinical settings. There is a growing movement toward community-based leisure education programs but these too present challenges. The current chapter provides a brief review of leisure education followed by case studies illustrating how community-based leisure education programs support a positive sociology of leisure.
In this chapter, we review research on sport participation in later life and posit the concept of... more In this chapter, we review research on sport participation in later life and posit the concept of sport-as-leisure. A sport-as-leisure conceptualization posits that sport is a form of leisure that contributes to later-life growth and meaning but not to the exclusion of other forms of leisure that also provide meaning and fulfillment. Topics discussed include the privileged nature of sport participation, the multifold meanings of sport across the lifespan—including gendered perspectives, the paradox of older adult sports, societal and policy implications of sport, and future directions in later-life sports. An exploration of sport-as-leisure in later life provides fertile ground to examine the value of sport in the context of a positive sociology of leisure and aging.
Leisure Sciences, 2020
Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adult... more Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adults due to increased risk of serious complications from COVID-19. Mild to moderate physical activity improves immune system responses to viral respiratory infections. Additionally, social engagement has cumulative health protective benefits across the lifespan. At present, active and social recreation opportunities have been drastically reduced or disbanded due to group size limitations, stay-at-home orders, and reductions in services and facilities. As a result, community dwelling older adults are homebound and need alternative exercise and social opportunities to maintain their health during this time. Leisure professionals can promote physical activity and social well-being among older adults by increasing home-based opportunities, including offering additional online leisure services, opportunities for volunteerism, and social interactions.
The Meaning Management Challenge: Making Sense of Health, Illness and Disease, 2010
Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 2017
¢ȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱ ȱǻǰȱ¢ǰȱǰȱȱǼȱȱ ȱ ¡ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǯȱ ȱ ¡¢ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǻ Ǽȱ ȱȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȭȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ... more ¢ȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱ ȱǻǰȱ¢ǰȱǰȱȱǼȱȱ ȱ ¡ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǯȱ ȱ ¡¢ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǻ Ǽȱ ȱȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȭȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱ ¢ǯȱ ¢Ȭ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǻ¢ȱ Ǽȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ęȬ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱȱ ȱ ȱȱȱǻǯǯǰȱ ǰȱ ȱǰȱȱ Ǽǯȱȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢Ȭȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱ ¡ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱǻǯǯǰȱĚ ǼȱȱȬȱǻǯǯǰȱ¢ǰȱǰȱȱǼǯȱ ȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȧ¢ȱ ȱ Ȃȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱ ¢ȱȱ ȱǯȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱ ȱ ȱȱ¡ǯ ¢ȱ DZȱȱȱǰȱ ȱǰȱȬȱ¢ǰȱȱǰȱĚ řŘ
International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure, 2017
Leisure researchers have highlighted the underrepresentation of social justice issues in our lite... more Leisure researchers have highlighted the underrepresentation of social justice issues in our literature and the potential of this work to enact positive change in our communities (Henderson 2014; Schmalz and Mowatt 2014; Stewart 2014). The intent of the current paper is to describe evidence of marginalization in leisure and health resources in a rural U.S. town. These issues emerged from interviews with 24 community organization representatives, and through focus groups with 44 residents. Evidence emerged of dominant and nondominant discourses, marginalization, and paradoxical oppression in leisure and health provision associated with age, race, social class, and their intersectionality (Henderson 2014). The role of institutional forms of oppression and opportunities for addressing social injustice through community empowerment and partnership are explored as well as the author's reflections on responsibility and advocacy. Keywords marginalization. dominant discourses. recreation resources. racial divide. intersectionality There has been a call in recent years for more leisure research to examine social justice issues such as marginalization, including special issues in both the Journal of Leisure Research (Schmalz and Mowatt 2014) and Leisure Sciences (Stewart 2014). Addressing issues of social justice is integrally tied to health and well-being (Dawson 2008). Social justice in leisure should therefore include equal access to healthy leisure settings, activities, and programs without the risk of discriminatory practices by recreation staff or other community members. Understanding how leisure and health provision is associated with age, race and social class in a rural town has both social
Journal of Leisure Research, 2019
Leisure is an important developmental context in adolescence and emerging adulthood due to its ro... more Leisure is an important developmental context in adolescence and emerging adulthood due to its role promoting healthy development and mitigating risk behavior. Empirical work has focused on the benefits and risks of activities and time use in these life stages, but the influence of subjective perceptions of leisure is often ignored. Furthermore, researchers lack consistent conceptualization of the terms healthy leisure and unhealthy leisure. Given this, the current study used a two-phased qualitative design collecting free-listing (n subjects ¼ 158) and focus group (n subjects ¼ 29; n groups ¼ 4) data on the perceived meanings of healthy leisure and unhealthy leisure in college students. Guided by free-listing results, focus group data were analyzed for commonalities. Descriptors of healthy were restorative, self-determined, and including a social element while unhealthy was excessive, lacked self-control, and included elements of escape. Findings illustrate the challenge of labeling leisure activity as healthy or unhealthy independent of contextual and individual factors and inform measurement development.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 2019
Background: Physical rehabilitation training as an effective measure was proposed by relevant gov... more Background: Physical rehabilitation training as an effective measure was proposed by relevant government sector recently. Many compulsory isolated detoxification centers had already implemented the measure, but rarely a systematically comprehensive research was published. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to evaluate the effect of "5433" training program as an exercise intervention on addicts during drug treatment and rehabilitation, in order to provide the experimental data for the research about the effects of mental quality and physical quality of addicts. Methods: The 2132 male addicts were randomly divided into experimental group (n = 1020) and control group (n = 1112), experimental group was training by "5433" program, and control group ordinary was managed alone. Before and after one year training, in accordance with the "SCL-90" and "Standards of People's Republic of China national physique", the SCL-90 scores, height/weight, vital capacity, step index, grip strength, vertical jump, push-ups, sit-and-reach, one-leg standing with eye-closed, choice reaction index of two groups were detected. Results: 1
Journal of Leisure Research, 2018
This study examined a model centered on the concept of work-leisure conflict that included three ... more This study examined a model centered on the concept of work-leisure conflict that included three antecedents (daily smartphone use, work overload due to smartphone use, and segmentation culture) and two consequences (work stress and life satisfaction). In all, 462 workers aged 19-55 years completed the survey instruments. Of 13 hypotheses, 10 were supported in the bivariate analyses, and the final structural model of significant factors demonstrated a good fit. Smartphone-based work overload (þ) and segmentation culture (-) were associated with time-(T-WIL) and strain-based (S-WIL) work interference with leisure. These, in turn, were directly (S-WIL) and indirectly (T-WIL and S-WIL) associated with lower levels of life satisfaction. This study provides a model of smartphone use and its relationships to work-leisure conflict and related factors. These findings have implications for policy and practice related to work-based smartphone usage and highlight the possible detrimental and positive effects of technology on leisure.
Leisure Sciences, 2011
... DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2011.564923 Julie S. Son a & Careen M. Yarnal b pages 2... more ... DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2011.564923 Julie S. Son a & Careen M. Yarnal b pages 205-227. Available online: 29 Apr 2011. ...
Journal of Aging Studies, 2011
There is a significant literature on women's dress and clothing, women's dress and identity, and ... more There is a significant literature on women's dress and clothing, women's dress and identity, and women's dress and body image. However, the way that dress shapes the self, gives public meaning to the body, and situates it within culture-its embodiment-is understudied. Older women's voices on how dress-up in leisure contexts is linked to embodiment are absent. Using data from an online survey of the Red Hat Society®, a leisure-based social group with over 1 million members, we examined the relationship between older women's dress and embodiment. Data analysis revealed three themes: 1) Dress and embodiment, doing "dressup"; 2) Dress and embodied subjectivity, linking the personal with the social; and, 3) Dress and perceptions of ageing, fashioning to freedom. We extend the embodiment and leisure literatures by: (a) including older women's viewpoints on dress; (b) understanding linkages between embodiment and older women's leisure; and, (c) illustrating how public displays of dress contribute to older women's development.
Journal of Leisure Research
Leisure Sciences, 2008
... The implications of these findings for studying constraint negotiation and active leisure in ... more ... The implications of these findings for studying constraint negotiation and active leisure in mid-to late-life are discussed. Articles that cite this article? ... Key. Free content. New content. Open access content. Subscribed content. Free trial content. ...
Although participation in physical activity is recommended for adults with arthritis, research in... more Although participation in physical activity is recommended for adults with arthritis, research indicates individuals often stop participating in sports and physically active leisure due to the pain and symptoms associated with arthritis (Wilcox et al., 2006). Examining a group of older adults with arthritis, the present study examines motivations and constraints related to participating in sport and physically active leisure as well as how they negotiate constraints. Data (N=1203) were collected through an online questionnaire of adults aged 50 and older in the United States. This study includes individuals reporting a diagnosis of some form of arthritis (n=288; M age = 64.8, SD = 8.08). Approximately 32% self-reported participation in sport in the past 12 months. Descriptive statistics were conducted to explore motivations and constraints to sport involvement. Regressions were run to determine whether constraints and motivations explained adults’ functional mobility and social well...
Interprofessional Collaboration in Parks, Recreation and Human Services: Theory and Cases, 2021
This case study is relevant to four primary themes of this book: (a) Youth, (b) Health and Wellne... more This case study is relevant to four primary themes of this book: (a) Youth, (b) Health and Wellness, (c) Education and Learning, and (d) Community Building. This case study describes an interprofessional collaboration to provide an alternative spring break snow science program integrating physical activity/winter sports and “GreenSTEM” (i.e., outdoor STEM) education with high school freshmen and sophomores from two schools in Idaho. The professions represented were high school science education, adventure sport/outdoor recreation, science education, and outdoor science/natural resources. The project aimed to address two issues within the U.S. and other nations: youth obesity and academic underachievement in science and math. Twenty-two students participated in the five-day program that integrated outdoor adventure activities (e.g. downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing) with snow science education at a university outdoor science school. Guided by a snow science learning outcomes rubric, the team developed an interprofessional program whereby students studied self-directed topics relevant to outdoor activities by learning how to collect and analyze relevant data in the field, such as digging snow pits and examining snow crystal structures to determine avalanche risk. The purpose of the program was to integrate STEM topics with outdoor adventure activities to enhance students’ engagement with STEM curriculum and physical activity (PA). Quantitative and qualitative data was collected. There were statistically significant pre- and post-intervention increases in PA (steps per day), optimal engagement (flow, intrinsic motivation), basic psychological needs/self-determination (autonomy, competence, relatedness, autonomy-supportive learning climate), and enjoyment and playfulness. Qualitative results corroborated the quantitative findings. We also provide qualitative findings on positive (the majority) and negative (a few) experiences during the program including representative student quotes. This interprofessional case study illustrates the effectiveness of connecting outdoor adventure programs with current social issues (health and education needs), as well as the effectiveness of curriculum that blends physical activity (PA) and outdoor education with STEM learning. Findings suggest that active “outdoor learning laboratories” have the potential to enhance students’ optimal engagement and self-determination in relation to STEM and PA. The integrated expertise across professions was an effective means of promoting healthy active lifestyles, outdoor recreation skills, and snow science learning. We describe several challenges to conducting this type of program including the time needed to develop collaborations, balancing research and curriculum priorities, and setting clear program expectations. Given the positive results of this case study, the authors provide practical strategies and future directions for similar programs to address some of the challenges.
Positive Sociology of Leisure , 2020
Leisure education approaches have historically been used to reach small, targeted populations in ... more Leisure education approaches have historically been used to reach small, targeted populations in clinical settings. There is a growing movement toward community-based leisure education programs but these too present challenges. The current chapter provides a brief review of leisure education followed by case studies illustrating how community-based leisure education programs support a positive sociology of leisure.
Innovation in Aging
Although participation in physical activity is recommended for adults with arthritis, research in... more Although participation in physical activity is recommended for adults with arthritis, research indicates individuals often stop participating in sports and physically active leisure due to the pain and symptoms associated with arthritis (Wilcox et al., 2006). Examining a group of older adults with arthritis, the present study examines motivations and constraints related to participating in sport and physically active leisure as well as how they negotiate constraints. Data (N=1203) were collected through an online questionnaire of adults aged 50 and older in the United States. This study includes individuals reporting a diagnosis of some form of arthritis (n=288; M age = 64.8, SD = 8.08). Approximately 32% self-reported participation in sport in the past 12 months. Descriptive statistics were conducted to explore motivations and constraints to sport involvement. Regressions were run to determine whether constraints and motivations explained adults’ functional mobility and social well...
Leisure/Loisir
The number of individuals experiencing chronic conditions is on the rise, increasing the need for... more The number of individuals experiencing chronic conditions is on the rise, increasing the need for effective selfmanagement strategies to promote their health and quality of life. This paper identifies how leisure education may complement and enhance skills considered necessary for appropriate self-management. To address this topic, detailed information about how leisure education was integrated into the existing Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP) is provided, including a discussion of how the content covered in this CDSMP + Leisure Education program was developed and examples of this curriculum. Lessons learned from this project are discussed, and future directions and suggestions for the inclusion of leisure education in other self-management programmes are considered. RÉSUMÉ Le nombre de personnes atteintes de maladies chroniques poursuit sa hausse, ce qui accroît l'importance du déploiement de stratégies d'auto-prise en charge efficaces, qui contribuent à la santé et à la qualité de vie. Le présent article décrit comment l'éducation aux loisirs peut à la fois constituer un complément et contribuer à l'amélioration des compétences jugées essentielles à une auto-prise en charge efficace. Pour aborder ce sujet, nous détaillons la façon dont l'éducation aux loisirs a été intégrée au Programme d'autoprise en charge de la maladie chronique (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program [CDSMP]; Lorig et coll., 1999), nous discutons de l'élaboration du contenu couvert par ce programme et un programme d'éducation aux loisirs, et présentons des exemples issus de ce curriculum. Nous discutons des leçons tirées de ce projet, considérons d'éventuelles orientations et formulons des recommandation relativement à l'inclusion de l'éducation aux loisirs à d'autres programmes d'auto-prise en charge.
Leisure Sciences, 2021
Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adult... more Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adults due to increased risk of serious complications from COVID-19. Mild to moderate physical activity improves immune system responses to viral respiratory infections. Additionally, social engagement has cumulative health protective benefits across the lifespan. At present, active and social recreation opportunities have been drastically reduced or disbanded due to group size limitations, stay-at-home orders, and reductions in services and facilities. As a result, community dwelling older adults are homebound and need alternative exercise and social opportunities to maintain their health during this time. Leisure professionals can promote physical activity and social well-being among older adults by increasing home-based opportunities, including offering additional online leisure services, opportunities for volunteerism, and social interactions.
Women, leisure and tourism: self-actualization and empowerment through the production and consumption of experience, 2021
Historically, older women have faced constraints to participation in organized sport due, in part... more Historically, older women have faced constraints to participation in organized sport due, in part, to age and gender stereotypes, and a social discourse that later life is characterized by decline and frailty. Recent years have seen a small but growing increase in sport participation and interest among older women, which provides opportunities to foster health and well-being for this group. This chapter provides historical context for understanding women's sport in the USA and synthesizes the literature related to older women's participation in sport to include benefits, motivations, and societal implications. It discusses relevant theories and models that can aid scholars in understanding and studying women's sport in later life. Finally, it discusses implications for practice including the importance of facilitating sport participation for older women (in terms of public health and social justice), as well as recommendations for professionals who are seeking to facilit...
Positive Sociology of Leisure, 2020
Leisure education approaches have historically been used to reach small, targeted populations in ... more Leisure education approaches have historically been used to reach small, targeted populations in clinical settings. There is a growing movement toward community-based leisure education programs but these too present challenges. The current chapter provides a brief review of leisure education followed by case studies illustrating how community-based leisure education programs support a positive sociology of leisure.
In this chapter, we review research on sport participation in later life and posit the concept of... more In this chapter, we review research on sport participation in later life and posit the concept of sport-as-leisure. A sport-as-leisure conceptualization posits that sport is a form of leisure that contributes to later-life growth and meaning but not to the exclusion of other forms of leisure that also provide meaning and fulfillment. Topics discussed include the privileged nature of sport participation, the multifold meanings of sport across the lifespan—including gendered perspectives, the paradox of older adult sports, societal and policy implications of sport, and future directions in later-life sports. An exploration of sport-as-leisure in later life provides fertile ground to examine the value of sport in the context of a positive sociology of leisure and aging.
Leisure Sciences, 2020
Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adult... more Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adults due to increased risk of serious complications from COVID-19. Mild to moderate physical activity improves immune system responses to viral respiratory infections. Additionally, social engagement has cumulative health protective benefits across the lifespan. At present, active and social recreation opportunities have been drastically reduced or disbanded due to group size limitations, stay-at-home orders, and reductions in services and facilities. As a result, community dwelling older adults are homebound and need alternative exercise and social opportunities to maintain their health during this time. Leisure professionals can promote physical activity and social well-being among older adults by increasing home-based opportunities, including offering additional online leisure services, opportunities for volunteerism, and social interactions.
The Meaning Management Challenge: Making Sense of Health, Illness and Disease, 2010
Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 2017
¢ȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱ ȱǻǰȱ¢ǰȱǰȱȱǼȱȱ ȱ ¡ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǯȱ ȱ ¡¢ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǻ Ǽȱ ȱȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȭȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ... more ¢ȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱ ȱǻǰȱ¢ǰȱǰȱȱǼȱȱ ȱ ¡ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǯȱ ȱ ¡¢ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǻ Ǽȱ ȱȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȭȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱ ¢ǯȱ ¢Ȭ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǻ¢ȱ Ǽȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ęȬ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱȱ ȱ ȱȱȱǻǯǯǰȱ ǰȱ ȱǰȱȱ Ǽǯȱȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢Ȭȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱ ¡ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱǻǯǯǰȱĚ ǼȱȱȬȱǻǯǯǰȱ¢ǰȱǰȱȱǼǯȱ ȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȧ¢ȱ ȱ Ȃȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱ ¢ȱȱ ȱǯȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱ ȱ ȱȱ¡ǯ ¢ȱ DZȱȱȱǰȱ ȱǰȱȬȱ¢ǰȱȱǰȱĚ řŘ
International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure, 2017
Leisure researchers have highlighted the underrepresentation of social justice issues in our lite... more Leisure researchers have highlighted the underrepresentation of social justice issues in our literature and the potential of this work to enact positive change in our communities (Henderson 2014; Schmalz and Mowatt 2014; Stewart 2014). The intent of the current paper is to describe evidence of marginalization in leisure and health resources in a rural U.S. town. These issues emerged from interviews with 24 community organization representatives, and through focus groups with 44 residents. Evidence emerged of dominant and nondominant discourses, marginalization, and paradoxical oppression in leisure and health provision associated with age, race, social class, and their intersectionality (Henderson 2014). The role of institutional forms of oppression and opportunities for addressing social injustice through community empowerment and partnership are explored as well as the author's reflections on responsibility and advocacy. Keywords marginalization. dominant discourses. recreation resources. racial divide. intersectionality There has been a call in recent years for more leisure research to examine social justice issues such as marginalization, including special issues in both the Journal of Leisure Research (Schmalz and Mowatt 2014) and Leisure Sciences (Stewart 2014). Addressing issues of social justice is integrally tied to health and well-being (Dawson 2008). Social justice in leisure should therefore include equal access to healthy leisure settings, activities, and programs without the risk of discriminatory practices by recreation staff or other community members. Understanding how leisure and health provision is associated with age, race and social class in a rural town has both social
Journal of Leisure Research, 2019
Leisure is an important developmental context in adolescence and emerging adulthood due to its ro... more Leisure is an important developmental context in adolescence and emerging adulthood due to its role promoting healthy development and mitigating risk behavior. Empirical work has focused on the benefits and risks of activities and time use in these life stages, but the influence of subjective perceptions of leisure is often ignored. Furthermore, researchers lack consistent conceptualization of the terms healthy leisure and unhealthy leisure. Given this, the current study used a two-phased qualitative design collecting free-listing (n subjects ¼ 158) and focus group (n subjects ¼ 29; n groups ¼ 4) data on the perceived meanings of healthy leisure and unhealthy leisure in college students. Guided by free-listing results, focus group data were analyzed for commonalities. Descriptors of healthy were restorative, self-determined, and including a social element while unhealthy was excessive, lacked self-control, and included elements of escape. Findings illustrate the challenge of labeling leisure activity as healthy or unhealthy independent of contextual and individual factors and inform measurement development.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 2019
Background: Physical rehabilitation training as an effective measure was proposed by relevant gov... more Background: Physical rehabilitation training as an effective measure was proposed by relevant government sector recently. Many compulsory isolated detoxification centers had already implemented the measure, but rarely a systematically comprehensive research was published. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to evaluate the effect of "5433" training program as an exercise intervention on addicts during drug treatment and rehabilitation, in order to provide the experimental data for the research about the effects of mental quality and physical quality of addicts. Methods: The 2132 male addicts were randomly divided into experimental group (n = 1020) and control group (n = 1112), experimental group was training by "5433" program, and control group ordinary was managed alone. Before and after one year training, in accordance with the "SCL-90" and "Standards of People's Republic of China national physique", the SCL-90 scores, height/weight, vital capacity, step index, grip strength, vertical jump, push-ups, sit-and-reach, one-leg standing with eye-closed, choice reaction index of two groups were detected. Results: 1
Journal of Leisure Research, 2018
This study examined a model centered on the concept of work-leisure conflict that included three ... more This study examined a model centered on the concept of work-leisure conflict that included three antecedents (daily smartphone use, work overload due to smartphone use, and segmentation culture) and two consequences (work stress and life satisfaction). In all, 462 workers aged 19-55 years completed the survey instruments. Of 13 hypotheses, 10 were supported in the bivariate analyses, and the final structural model of significant factors demonstrated a good fit. Smartphone-based work overload (þ) and segmentation culture (-) were associated with time-(T-WIL) and strain-based (S-WIL) work interference with leisure. These, in turn, were directly (S-WIL) and indirectly (T-WIL and S-WIL) associated with lower levels of life satisfaction. This study provides a model of smartphone use and its relationships to work-leisure conflict and related factors. These findings have implications for policy and practice related to work-based smartphone usage and highlight the possible detrimental and positive effects of technology on leisure.
Leisure Sciences, 2011
... DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2011.564923 Julie S. Son a & Careen M. Yarnal b pages 2... more ... DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2011.564923 Julie S. Son a & Careen M. Yarnal b pages 205-227. Available online: 29 Apr 2011. ...
Journal of Aging Studies, 2011
There is a significant literature on women's dress and clothing, women's dress and identity, and ... more There is a significant literature on women's dress and clothing, women's dress and identity, and women's dress and body image. However, the way that dress shapes the self, gives public meaning to the body, and situates it within culture-its embodiment-is understudied. Older women's voices on how dress-up in leisure contexts is linked to embodiment are absent. Using data from an online survey of the Red Hat Society®, a leisure-based social group with over 1 million members, we examined the relationship between older women's dress and embodiment. Data analysis revealed three themes: 1) Dress and embodiment, doing "dressup"; 2) Dress and embodied subjectivity, linking the personal with the social; and, 3) Dress and perceptions of ageing, fashioning to freedom. We extend the embodiment and leisure literatures by: (a) including older women's viewpoints on dress; (b) understanding linkages between embodiment and older women's leisure; and, (c) illustrating how public displays of dress contribute to older women's development.
Journal of Leisure Research
Leisure Sciences, 2008
... The implications of these findings for studying constraint negotiation and active leisure in ... more ... The implications of these findings for studying constraint negotiation and active leisure in mid-to late-life are discussed. Articles that cite this article? ... Key. Free content. New content. Open access content. Subscribed content. Free trial content. ...
Although participation in physical activity is recommended for adults with arthritis, research in... more Although participation in physical activity is recommended for adults with arthritis, research indicates individuals often stop participating in sports and physically active leisure due to the pain and symptoms associated with arthritis (Wilcox et al., 2006). Examining a group of older adults with arthritis, the present study examines motivations and constraints related to participating in sport and physically active leisure as well as how they negotiate constraints. Data (N=1203) were collected through an online questionnaire of adults aged 50 and older in the United States. This study includes individuals reporting a diagnosis of some form of arthritis (n=288; M age = 64.8, SD = 8.08). Approximately 32% self-reported participation in sport in the past 12 months. Descriptive statistics were conducted to explore motivations and constraints to sport involvement. Regressions were run to determine whether constraints and motivations explained adults’ functional mobility and social well...
Interprofessional Collaboration in Parks, Recreation and Human Services: Theory and Cases, 2021
This case study is relevant to four primary themes of this book: (a) Youth, (b) Health and Wellne... more This case study is relevant to four primary themes of this book: (a) Youth, (b) Health and Wellness, (c) Education and Learning, and (d) Community Building. This case study describes an interprofessional collaboration to provide an alternative spring break snow science program integrating physical activity/winter sports and “GreenSTEM” (i.e., outdoor STEM) education with high school freshmen and sophomores from two schools in Idaho. The professions represented were high school science education, adventure sport/outdoor recreation, science education, and outdoor science/natural resources. The project aimed to address two issues within the U.S. and other nations: youth obesity and academic underachievement in science and math. Twenty-two students participated in the five-day program that integrated outdoor adventure activities (e.g. downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing) with snow science education at a university outdoor science school. Guided by a snow science learning outcomes rubric, the team developed an interprofessional program whereby students studied self-directed topics relevant to outdoor activities by learning how to collect and analyze relevant data in the field, such as digging snow pits and examining snow crystal structures to determine avalanche risk. The purpose of the program was to integrate STEM topics with outdoor adventure activities to enhance students’ engagement with STEM curriculum and physical activity (PA). Quantitative and qualitative data was collected. There were statistically significant pre- and post-intervention increases in PA (steps per day), optimal engagement (flow, intrinsic motivation), basic psychological needs/self-determination (autonomy, competence, relatedness, autonomy-supportive learning climate), and enjoyment and playfulness. Qualitative results corroborated the quantitative findings. We also provide qualitative findings on positive (the majority) and negative (a few) experiences during the program including representative student quotes. This interprofessional case study illustrates the effectiveness of connecting outdoor adventure programs with current social issues (health and education needs), as well as the effectiveness of curriculum that blends physical activity (PA) and outdoor education with STEM learning. Findings suggest that active “outdoor learning laboratories” have the potential to enhance students’ optimal engagement and self-determination in relation to STEM and PA. The integrated expertise across professions was an effective means of promoting healthy active lifestyles, outdoor recreation skills, and snow science learning. We describe several challenges to conducting this type of program including the time needed to develop collaborations, balancing research and curriculum priorities, and setting clear program expectations. Given the positive results of this case study, the authors provide practical strategies and future directions for similar programs to address some of the challenges.
Positive Sociology of Leisure , 2020
Leisure education approaches have historically been used to reach small, targeted populations in ... more Leisure education approaches have historically been used to reach small, targeted populations in clinical settings. There is a growing movement toward community-based leisure education programs but these too present challenges. The current chapter provides a brief review of leisure education followed by case studies illustrating how community-based leisure education programs support a positive sociology of leisure.
Innovation in Aging
Although participation in physical activity is recommended for adults with arthritis, research in... more Although participation in physical activity is recommended for adults with arthritis, research indicates individuals often stop participating in sports and physically active leisure due to the pain and symptoms associated with arthritis (Wilcox et al., 2006). Examining a group of older adults with arthritis, the present study examines motivations and constraints related to participating in sport and physically active leisure as well as how they negotiate constraints. Data (N=1203) were collected through an online questionnaire of adults aged 50 and older in the United States. This study includes individuals reporting a diagnosis of some form of arthritis (n=288; M age = 64.8, SD = 8.08). Approximately 32% self-reported participation in sport in the past 12 months. Descriptive statistics were conducted to explore motivations and constraints to sport involvement. Regressions were run to determine whether constraints and motivations explained adults’ functional mobility and social well...
Leisure/Loisir
The number of individuals experiencing chronic conditions is on the rise, increasing the need for... more The number of individuals experiencing chronic conditions is on the rise, increasing the need for effective selfmanagement strategies to promote their health and quality of life. This paper identifies how leisure education may complement and enhance skills considered necessary for appropriate self-management. To address this topic, detailed information about how leisure education was integrated into the existing Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP) is provided, including a discussion of how the content covered in this CDSMP + Leisure Education program was developed and examples of this curriculum. Lessons learned from this project are discussed, and future directions and suggestions for the inclusion of leisure education in other self-management programmes are considered. RÉSUMÉ Le nombre de personnes atteintes de maladies chroniques poursuit sa hausse, ce qui accroît l'importance du déploiement de stratégies d'auto-prise en charge efficaces, qui contribuent à la santé et à la qualité de vie. Le présent article décrit comment l'éducation aux loisirs peut à la fois constituer un complément et contribuer à l'amélioration des compétences jugées essentielles à une auto-prise en charge efficace. Pour aborder ce sujet, nous détaillons la façon dont l'éducation aux loisirs a été intégrée au Programme d'autoprise en charge de la maladie chronique (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program [CDSMP]; Lorig et coll., 1999), nous discutons de l'élaboration du contenu couvert par ce programme et un programme d'éducation aux loisirs, et présentons des exemples issus de ce curriculum. Nous discutons des leçons tirées de ce projet, considérons d'éventuelles orientations et formulons des recommandation relativement à l'inclusion de l'éducation aux loisirs à d'autres programmes d'auto-prise en charge.
Leisure Sciences, 2021
Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adult... more Staying healthy while following social distancing protocols is of great importance to older adults due to increased risk of serious complications from COVID-19. Mild to moderate physical activity improves immune system responses to viral respiratory infections. Additionally, social engagement has cumulative health protective benefits across the lifespan. At present, active and social recreation opportunities have been drastically reduced or disbanded due to group size limitations, stay-at-home orders, and reductions in services and facilities. As a result, community dwelling older adults are homebound and need alternative exercise and social opportunities to maintain their health during this time. Leisure professionals can promote physical activity and social well-being among older adults by increasing home-based opportunities, including offering additional online leisure services, opportunities for volunteerism, and social interactions.
Positive Sociology of Leisure, 2020
In this chapter, we review research on sport participation in later life, and posit the concept o... more In this chapter, we review research on sport participation in later life, and posit the concept of sport-as-leisure. A sport-as-leisure conceptualization posits that sport is a form of leisure that contributes to later life growth and meaning but not to the exclusion of other forms of leisure that also provide meaning and fulfillment. Topics discussed include the privileged nature of sport participation, the multifold meanings of sport across the lifespan-including gendered perspectives, the paradox of older adult sports, societal and policy implications of sport, and future directions in later life sports. An exploration of sport-as-leisure in later life provides fertile ground to examine the value of sport in the context of a positive sociology of leisure and aging.