Roy Hunter, Recreation and Leisure Studies

CHAPTERS/SECTIONS PUBLISHED IN BOOKS:  

Hunter, I.R. (1992). Wilderness group. In: B.C. Wilhite, & M.J. Keller (Eds.), Therapeutic recreation: Cases and exercises (pp. 181-185). State College, PA: Venture.

Hunter, I.R. (2001). The impact of an outdoor rehabilitation program for adjudicated juveniles. In: The Best of Outdoor Adventure Programming in Therapeutic Recreation (pp. 199-212). Ashburn, VA: National Recreation and Park Association.

JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

Hunter, I.R. (1983). Methodological issues in therapeutic recreation research. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 17(2), 23-32.

Hunter, I.R., Reynolds, R.P., & Williams, M.L. (1984). The elaboration model in adapted activity research: Increasing the programmatic value of program evaluations. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 1(1), 12-18.

Hunter, I.R. (1984). The psychological impact of high adventure outdoor programs: A review of therapeutic potential. Corrective and Social Psychiatry, 30(1), 1-9.

Hunter, I.R., & Purcell, K. (1984). Program characteristics and success in a resocialization program for adjudicated delinquents. Corrective and Social Psychiatry, 30(2), 25-34.

Hunter, I.R. (1984). Impact of voluntary selection procedures on the reported success of outdoor rehabilitation programs. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 18(3), 38-44.

Hunter, I.R. (1985). Outdoor rehabilitation: Development of a theoretical rationale. Journal of Leisurability, 12(1), 31-34.

Hunter, I.R. (1986). Recreation expenditure and deviant behavior in a state prison. Corrective and Social Psychiatry, 32(4), 105-108.

Hunter, I.R. (1987). The impact of an outdoor rehabilitation program for adjudicated juveniles. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 21(3), 30-43.

Hunter, I.R. (1987). A generic outdoor rehabilitation program evaluation proposal. Corrective and Social Psychiatry, 33(3), 221-225.

Hunter, I.R., Rosenstock, L.W., & Reynolds R.P. (1991). Predicting behavioral regression in hospitalized children. Early Child Development and Care, 66, 33-44.

Hunter, I.R., & Brown, R. (1991). The application of inferential statistics with non-probability type samples. Journal of Applied Recreation Research, 16, 234-243.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

Hunter, I.R. (1979). Effect of low-intensity outdoor education program on the self concept of institutionalized persons. Master’s thesis, University of Kentucky.

Hunter, I.R. (1980). User trend analysis and other research considerations. In: F.R. Kuss (Ed.), Report to the superintendent of Shenandoah National Park relative to selected alternatives for future park management direction. College Park, MD: University of Maryland.

Hunter, I.R. (1984). The Chesterfield County recreation revenue survey. Technical Report, Center for Public Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University.

Wise, M., & Hunter, I.R. (1984). An investigation of the potential for revenue generation through the development of parks and recreation, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Technical Report, Center for Public Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University.

CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED:

Hunter, I.R. (1983). Computer applications in recreation administration. Parks and Recreation ‘83, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Hunter, I.R. (1983). Software development and acquisition: Task-specific vs. general purpose alternatives. Parks and Recreation ‘83, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Hunter, I.R. (1988). The use of high adventure outdoor rehabilitation with troubled youth. National Conference on Transitional Services for Troubled Youth, Lexington, Kentucky.

Hunter, I.R. (1989). Improving program evaluations: Controlling sources of internal invalidity. National Conference, Association for Experiential Education, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Hunter, I.R. (1991). Improving program evaluations: Understanding common analysis mistakes. International Conference, Association for Experiential Education, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina.

Hunter, I.R & Kauffman, R.W. (2005). Whitewater rafting: A program organizer's guide to risk management. National Conference on Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness Education Association, Estes Park, Colorado.

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL:

Outdoor adventure leadership and management, outdoor programs for at-risk youth, recreation as a stress coping mechanism, and research methods.

DISSERTATION TITLE:

Hunter, I.R. (1982). A qualitative assessment of the impact of an outdoor juvenile rehabilitation program. Doctoral dissertation, University of Maryland.

INSTITUTION GRANTING Ph.D.: University of Maryland