Research objectives were both applied and conceptual. Actionable segments of physical
activity participants were developed using leisure involvement profiles. Also explored were …

Leisure researchers have been studying active living for many years. The research,
however, has focused more on individual factors than social and environmental …

The purpose of this study was to provide additional information about the complex relation of
social cognitive constructs, gender, and active leisure among university students. Structural …

The relationships among physical activity, leisure, and health as well as other dimensions
like nutrition and environmental conditions, have implications for everyone's quality of life …

Recent reviews demonstrate participation in active recreation and the development of an
active lifestyle is important to a broad spectrum of society. Reviews further highlight the …

Mass participation sport events are often cited as increasing population-level physical
activity, but empirical evidence is scarce as to their effectiveness. The current research …

Social factors and the concepts of flow and situational involvement have all been found to be
influential in shaping leisure behavior. The purpose of this study was to examine the …

Physical inactivity continues to be a significant problem that adversely impacts adult health.
An important construct to consider in researching adult physical activity adherence is …

The purpose of this study was to understand the factors that influence physical activity
among year-round residents in an isolated summer resort community. Specifically, we …

This study applied Maehr and Braskamp's (1986) personal investment theory with the
leisure‐time physical activity setting to gain a better understanding of individuals' activity …