Recreation as a Developmental Experience Theory Practice Research

Name: Recreation as a Developmental Experience Theory Practice Research
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ISBN: 9781118115275

ISBN-10: 1118115279

ISBN-13: 9781118115275

Edition: 2011

Authors: Lawrence R. Allen, Robert J. Barcelona, Youth Development Staff

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It's not all "fun and games." A growing body of research suggests that recreation activities can be powerful development contexts when they are properly framed and intentionally designed. This volume highlights much of that research, and the articles that follow provide ample evidence that well-framed recreation activities and contexts can provide a range of positive developmental outcomes. Editors Lawrence R. Allen and Robert J. Barcelona draw on their own work in human and youth development and have assembled contributing authors who explore the important of meaningful recreation and leisure experiences in the lives of youth and the value of recreation from a developmental perspective.…

Book details

List price: $29.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/16/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Issue Editors' Notes



Executive Summary



Leisure, recreation, and play from a developmental context




Positive youth development within a family leisure context: Youth perspectives of family outcomes




Back to the future: The potential relationship between leisure and education




Recreation as a component of the community youth development system




Youth development and the camp experience




Outdoor-based play and reconnection to nature: A neglected pathway to positive youth development




Adventure-based programming: Exemplary youth development practice




A competency-based approach to preparing staff as recreation and youth development leaders




Refraining recreation as a public policy priority



Index