Browsing by Subject "serious leisure"
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(2015-12-08)The economic restructuring that occurred during the 1970s due to globalization and social change ushered in significant changes for rural communities. As a result, tourism became a popular method within economic development ...
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(2022-04-21)In the Western world, going to college often defines the transition from late adolescence into young adulthood. College is a distinct time in which students tend to have increased discretionary time, leisure opportunities, ...
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(2015-06-01)This study took place along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a 2,665-mile footpath in the Western United States. The PCT has seen increased use; the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) recorded 369 hikers completing the ...
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(2019-04-04)The purpose of this autoethnography is to evocatively and vulnerably share my story of participating in a collegiate improvisational comedy troupe in order to understand how my participation influenced my identity as an ...
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(2019-02-08)Aquariums adorning the homes of hobbyists are ecosystems, specifically oriented to add a visual component to the living space. This hobby and trade utilizes animals that humans do not connect with on a regular basis. Home ...
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(2017-05-09)Quilting is a serious leisure activity that can bring quilters to travel long distances for their crafting pleasure. Serious quilters are a part of this social world that has not been studied at great length as of late. ...
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(2011-02-22)This study is an exploratory look at the social world of indoor rock climbers, specifically, those at Texas A&M University. A specific genre of rock climbing originally created to allow outdoor rock climbers a place to ...