TY - JOUR
T1 - The Effect of an Outdoor Recreation Program on Individuals With Disabilities and their Family Members: A Case Study
AU - Dorsch, Travis
AU - Richards, K. Andrew R.
AU - Swain, Jessica
AU - Maxey, Myles
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Efforts to understand physical activity and its potential effect on psycho-social well-being have been extensive (Blick et al., 2015; Folkins, 1976). Physical activity has been shown to improve psychological wellness, and benefits are enhanced when activities are performed outdoors (Boden & Hartig, 2003). Common Ground was established to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through outdoor recreation. Informed by general and family systems theory, the present qualitative case study was designed to develop an in-depth understanding of Common Ground, an outdoor recreation program for individuals with disabilities. Results of three semi-structured focus groups offer a breadth of perspectives on the effect of Common Ground on program participants and their family members, and how outdoor recreation opportunities help reduce stereotypes, while empowering participants to realize their full potential. This work has the potential to inform therapeutic recreation research and enhance the provision of recreation services to individuals with disabilities. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR
AB - Efforts to understand physical activity and its potential effect on psycho-social well-being have been extensive (Blick et al., 2015; Folkins, 1976). Physical activity has been shown to improve psychological wellness, and benefits are enhanced when activities are performed outdoors (Boden & Hartig, 2003). Common Ground was established to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through outdoor recreation. Informed by general and family systems theory, the present qualitative case study was designed to develop an in-depth understanding of Common Ground, an outdoor recreation program for individuals with disabilities. Results of three semi-structured focus groups offer a breadth of perspectives on the effect of Common Ground on program participants and their family members, and how outdoor recreation opportunities help reduce stereotypes, while empowering participants to realize their full potential. This work has the potential to inform therapeutic recreation research and enhance the provision of recreation services to individuals with disabilities. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR
KW - Physical activity
KW - APIE process
KW - Grounded theory
KW - Family systems theory
KW - Therapeutic recreation
U2 - 10.18666/TRJ-2016-V50-I2-6527
DO - 10.18666/TRJ-2016-V50-I2-6527
M3 - Article
VL - 50
JO - Therapeutic Recreation Journal
JF - Therapeutic Recreation Journal
IS - 2
ER -