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Practical Research for Busy Practitioners The Role and Relevance of Research CRPA November 26, 2013

Practical Research for Busy Practitioners The Role and Relevance of Research CRPA November 26, 2013. Lee J. deLisle PhD Associate Professor - SCSU Chair - NRPA Education Network . The RLS Research Dilemma. “Evaluating the Construct Validity of Sense

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Practical Research for Busy Practitioners The Role and Relevance of Research CRPA November 26, 2013

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  1. Practical Research for Busy PractitionersThe Role and Relevance of ResearchCRPA November 26, 2013

    Lee J. deLisle PhD Associate Professor - SCSU Chair - NRPA Education Network
  2. The RLS Research Dilemma “Evaluating the Construct Validity of Sense of Belonging as a Measure of Landscape Perception”
  3. What Some are Saying about Research D. Sessoms: Divergence of interests - leisure vs recreation K. Henderson: “the challenge is to take research and determine its relevancy to the daily lives of individuals and to the field of practice”. S. Shaw: “Leisure research remains intellectually isolated from other disciplines”
  4. And… Peter Witt: “…we consistently hear that most practitioners and academics do not read what we have written….” “…much of what we have researched and published is of little consequence to them.”
  5. Quality of Life “Americans worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship…” Dahl 1974
  6. Role of Leisure and Recreation in Society 1980’s – “Life Be in It” 1990’s - “Benefits are Endless” 2000’s - “Hearts in Parks” - “Creating Community in the 21st Century” 2010 + - NRPA in Action - PRORAGIS
  7. Working Professionals Want More… More research that matters More collaborative efforts with researchers More results that inform practice More efforts with practitioners that identify best practices More effort to combine practitioners and researchers at conferences
  8. Some Examples of Practical Research Serving the Profession The Impact of Parks on Property Values: A Review of the Empirical Evidence Crompton: Journal of Leisure Research, 2001 Economic Impact Studies- Special Event and Festival Management Crompton: Journal of Travel Research, 2001
  9. Practical Research A Review of Real-Estate Transfer Tax Legislation Enacted by 13 States and 3 Local Areas to Fund Parks and Conservation Walker, Crompton: Journal of Park and Recreation Administration Fall 2005
  10. Practical Research A Study of the Role of Family - Friendly Employee Benefits Programs, Job Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy among Public Park and Recreation Employees Mulvaney
  11. Practical Research A Community-Based Model for Assessing the Economic Impact of Sport and Recreation Services Kanters, Carter, Pearson
  12. Practical Research I Love My Job, but ... a Narrative Analysis of Women's Perceptions of Their Careers in Parks and Recreation Smith, C.; Santucci, D. et al (in press)
  13. Practical Research Physical Activity and Health Partnerships Among Park and Recreation Departments in North Carolina Bruton et al
  14. Practical Research Evaluating Methods for Gathering Public Input in Master Planning Efforts for Future Development of a Recreational Reservoir Popovicova, Gregg
  15. Practical Research Soccer Field Dimensions as a Determinant of Quality of Play Education Level as a Predictor of Support for Recreational Facilities Campground Efficiencies in County Parks Master Plan Implementation
  16. Challenges/Opportunities: Technology – Data Based Decision Making Changes in Leisure Behavior Inclusive Programming - Role of TR in Community RecreationCollaboration with Other AgenciesIdentifying Underserved Groups 
  17. Challenges/Opportunities Experiential Education -Service Learning Quantity and Quality of Internships Economics - Environmental Issues Public/Private Partnerships Leisure and Wellness - Human Potential, Growth and Spirituality
  18. Research in the Nutmeg StateIn Search of Best Practices Terms of use agreement for key holders Mandatory technical training for coaches Sample RFPs Splash parks Outdoor drinking fountains Ordinance regarding smoking Pool pass policy and fee structure Cash collection protocols at satellite locations
  19. Research in the Nutmeg State Use of pressure treated wood on playgrounds Safety Action Plan Study of family recreation/leisure from demographic perspectives Blood pathogen protocol paperwork Written policies on sponsorship signs on city/town owned property Camp registration deadlines
  20. Center for Applied Research in Recreation and Leisure A proposal to provide research services from a center housed at SCSU. An opportunity for graduate students to make a meaningful contribution to the profession Increased cooperation and networking for aspiring professionals and established agencies
  21. Developing the Center Online Service through the SCSU website Identify your needs Schedule a meeting Collaborate with students and faculty Retain a library of completed works
  22. Please complete this basic survey Ten questions to assess your status regarding research related to your job and organization. Purpose – a snapshot of the present situation Build for the future!
  23. Points of Discussion
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