Perceptions and preferences of urban greenspaces: a literature review and framework for policy and practice

LM Farahani, CJ Maller - Landscape Online, 2018 - landscape-online.org
The ever-increasing process of urbanisation across the globe has major implications for the
environment, biodiversity and health and wellbeing of urbanites. Urban greenspaces are …

Race, ethnicity, and leisure: Perspectives on research, theory, and practice

M Stodolska, KJ Shinew, MF Floyd, G Walker - 2013 - books.google.com
Race and ethnicity have a significant impact on leisure behavior and activity choices. Yet,
until now, no book has thoroughly explored that impact, though this topic is critical for leisure …

International Student Adjustment to College: Social Networks, Acculturation, and Leisure.

E Gómez, A Urzúa, CR Glass - Journal of Park & Recreation …, 2014 - search.ebscohost.com
International students' enrollment in institutions of higher education in the US has expanded
considerably in the last decades (Institute of International Education, 2012). A vast body of …

Influence of perceived benefits and traceability system on the readiness for Halal Assurance System implementation among food manufacturers

A Abd Rahman, HB Singhry, MH Hanafiah, M Abdul - Food Control, 2017 - Elsevier
Despite consistent monitoring by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM),
the fabrication of fake halal logos and certificates by irresponsible parties continues to …

Perceptions of urban parks as havens and contested terrains by Mexican-Americans in Chicago neighborhoods

M Stodolska, KJ Shinew, JC Acevedo… - Leisure Sciences, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
The objectives of this study were to (1) identify the benefits of parks for Mexican-American
urban residents and the roles they play in the dynamics of their communities and (2) explore …

Urban parks and psychological sense of community

E Gomez, JWR Baur, E Hill… - Journal of Leisure …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Parks and other urban natural spaces are increasingly becoming recognized as valuable for
supporting socially healthier urban communities. Currently, however, there remains a …

The making of a quality neighbourhood park: A path model approach

NA Malek, M Mariapan, MKM Shariff - Procedia-social and behavioral …, 2012 - Elsevier
The fundamental focus of this study is to gain an increasing understanding on how people
interpret their leisure and recreational outdoor activities in neighbourhood parks. This paper …

Gangs of Chicago: Perceptions of crime and its effect on the recreation behavior of Latino residents in urban communities

M Stodolska, JC Acevedo, KJ Shinew - Leisure sciences, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Perception of safety is an important factor affecting the leisure behavior of Latinos residing in
urban neighborhoods. Yet research on how fear of crime and fear of gangs in particular …

Urban Nature Parks and Neighborhood Social Health in Portland, Oregon.

JWR Baur, E Gómez, JF Tynon - Journal of Park & …, 2013 - search.ebscohost.com
Studies continue to reveal that urban green spaces, such as nature parks, can be a means
for maintaining and improving the well-being of city dwellers. This study looked at the …

Effects of acculturation and access on recreation participation among Latinos

M Fernandez, KJ Shinew, M Stodolska - Leisure sciences, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Latinos' utilization of natural environments in urban areas is affected by a myriad of factors,
including acculturation levels and access to natural environments. This study examined the …