This article reviews the contemporary literature on school-based activity participation,
focusing on patterns of participation, academic achievement, substance use, sexual activity …

COVID-19 is reshaping human interactions with the natural environment, potentially
generating profound consequences for health and well-being. To assess the effects of …

The quality of life is determined with objective factors and also with subjective perception of
factors which influence human life. Leisure activities play a very important role in subjective …

This study of 4,057 students from 52 high schools in Chicago finds that a set of specific kinds
of civic learning opportunities fosters notable improvements in students' commitments to …

We examined the relationship between age, race and residential location with respect to
four issues salient to public park agencies,(a) citizens' perceived need for additional park …

Past research on restorativeness has emphasized mainly the potential of natural
environments. In our hypothesis, built environments are also likely to be recognized as …

Participation in a sport is widely considered a valuable form of physical activity, especially
for children and adolescents. In addition, many think that sport participation translates to …

This study examined whether organized sports participation during childhood and
adolescence was related to participation in sports and physical fitness activities in young …

This article examines the patterns and meanings of innovation in the activities of a group of
retirees with an eye toward understanding the place and value of innovation in the aging …

This paper explores the constraints that a sample of Western Australian high school girls
experienced when using public swimming pools, and the strategies that they developed to …