Recreation Opportunity and Cultural Diversity. Research Update.

Dwyer, John F.; Gobster, Paul H.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

ERIC Number: EJ453732

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0031-2215

EISSN: N/A

Recreation Opportunity and Cultural Diversity. Research Update.

Dwyer, John F.; Gobster, Paul H.

Parks and Recreation, v27 n2 p22,24-26,28,30-31,33,128 Sep 1992

Increasing ethnic/racial diversity challenges parks and recreation (PR) planners. Research indicates enough group differences in recreational participation and preferences to suggest that racial/ethnic background is an important consideration in PR planning. Facilitated focus group discussions with community members can help planners understand the needs of specific groups. (SM)

Descriptors: Adults, Community Planning, Cultural Influences, Equal Facilities, Ethnic Groups, Parks, Racial Factors, Recreational Activities, Recreational Facilities, Regional Planning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - General

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Privacy | Copyright | Contact Us | Selection Policy | API