Browsing Recreation and Leisure Studies by Type "Master Thesis"
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Aboriginal participation in sport: Critical issues of race, culture and power.
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-28)This study is a qualitative examination of my lived experiences and the lived experiences of my immediate family in sport. Using critical race theory (CRT) as my guiding theoretical framework, this research project answers ... -
Addressing Cultural Vulnerabilities in Arctic Tourism: Kindness as 'Third Space'
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-20)The changing climate and its impending impacts on Northern regions has ultimately initiated increased interest in Arctic tourism, providing tourists with a rationale for travel to these regions before they deteriorate ... -
Adolescent Identity Development: The Relationship with Leisure Lifestyle and Motivation
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-11)Identity development is a crucial process which occurs during the period of adolescence (Erikson, 1950, 1968). Researchers have suggested that the adolescent period is becoming prolonged due to increasing numbers of ... -
An Analysis of Cruise Ship Management Policies in Parks and Protected Areas in the Eastern Canadian Arctic
(University of Waterloo, 2006)This study establishes an initial understanding of the state of cruise tourism in the Eastern Canadian Arctic. Two specific objectives were fulfilled; a) to develop an understanding of the goals and operational procedures ... -
An Analysis of Factors that Lead to Commitment to Parks and Protected Areas
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-14)The purpose of this study was to understand elements of park visitors’ commitment to parks and protected areas with focus on psychological commitment to several Alberta provincial parks. The study sought to examine both ... -
Are We There Yet? Parent's Perceptions of Risk Associated with Family Vacations
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-13)The study explored risk perceptions and novelty dimensions associated with family vacations. In particular, the study focused on households containing married or common law partners, blended families, single parents and ... -
Baby Boomers’ and Seniors’ Domestic Travel Motivations: An Examination of Citizens in Tainan, Taiwan
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-19)The literature on the travel market has focused on the motivations and activities of different market segments, destination attributes, evaluation of well-being, travel behaviour and characteristics, and demographic ... -
Beta and bolt hangers: An Actor-Network approach to storying the Niagara Escarpment
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-03)Rock climbing is a messy practice that assembles dynamic landscapes, discursive regimes, processes of defacing, and the interferences of diverse more-than-humans (Barratt, 2012; Rickly, 2017; Rossiter, 2007). This thesis ... -
Beyond the Ice: An Exploratory Investigation into Social Responsibility within Major Junior Hockey
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-07)Major Junior hockey organizations are viewed as the rallying point for many small communities throughout North America, and as their presence in society continues to grow as does their increased ability and desire to give ... -
Big Ships, Small Towns: The Impact of New Port Developments in the Cruise Tourism Industry. The case of Falmouth Jamaica
(University of Waterloo, 2013-06-18)ABSTRACT The cruise sector constitutes one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry. With the continued growth of the industry comes the need to develop new ports to accommodate the increased volume of ... -
The Business of Last Chance Tourism: Stakeholders' Perspectives
(University of Waterloo, 2015-06-15)Last Chance Tourism (LCT) is argued as a new form of travel behaviour emerging because of climate change. Some tourism stakeholders and communities have already begun adapting to climate changes they have experienced. ... -
“But I want to go home!” A qualitative exploration of the experience of summer camp from two contrasting perspectives
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-01)The mention of the term “summer camp” often brings to mind cabins nestled in the woods, cool lakes, warm campfires and children having fun as they swim, paddle and play. At traditional residential camps children are imagined ... -
The Canadian Culinary Tourists: How Well Do We Know Them?
(University of Waterloo, 2003)Culinary tourism is emerging as an important component of the rapidly growing cultural tourism market. It introduces tourists to new flavours and different traditions associated with the preparation, serving, and consuming ... -
Caregivers of long-term cancer survivors: The role leisure plays in improving psychological well-being
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-30)Cancer rates are on the rise and there is also an increase in the number of cancer survivors. This results in an increase of caregivers for those survivors. Many caregivers experience negative impacts of caregiving, including ... -
Choir Participation and Community Wellbeing: A Social Identity Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-03)Research about choir and community wellbeing shows that there is a positive association between the two constructs. In addition, the positive association between choir participation and community wellbeing seems to be ... -
Communicating leisure: Meanings of leisure in newcomer settlement service provision
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-25)Research suggests that leisure can play an important role in the settlement of newcomers; however, little research has explored meanings of leisure in the context of settlement service providers. Furthermore, little research ... -
A Comparison of Five Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Governance under Ontario Provincial Parks’ Management Model
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-27)Governance is widely discussed in various government sectors or agencies such as Health Care and Education and throughout the private sector. Yet, it is only recently that reference to governance with regards to parks and ... -
Concealable Stigma and Leisure Travel Motivation: The Case of Sexual Minority Adults at a Seasonal-home Campground
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-20)Sexual minorities experience more stress than the general population, which contributes to negative mental and physical health outcomes. This minority stress is a result living and working in social environments that do ... -
Consumer Decision Making and Word of Mouth Communication
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-26)Word of mouth (WOM) communication has been a form of additional information for consumers wishing to make a purchase decision where there was uncertainty, lack of knowledge or just a general desire for more information. ... -
Coral Bleaching and Dive Operators in the Caribbean: Perceptions of Environmental Change
(University of Waterloo, 2011-10-12)Dive tourism is a growing and important industry which is often reliant on a high quality natural environment. As dive tourism’s significance grows due to its economic and ecological impacts on many tropical destinations, ...