Ruth Sibson
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1707171 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Ruth Sibson |
| NOMBRES | Ruth |
| APELLIDO | Sibson |
| FIRMA | SIBSON R |
| AFILIACIONES | Edith Cowan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4722-5034 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 12 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 14 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2005 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Career resources and securing quality work
Empowering graduates to secure quality post-graduation employment is a key goal for higher education institutions and their students. University support in developing career resources may aid transition to work by enhancing social support and networks, fostering a strong sense of professional self, promoting career self-management, and instilling career confidence. Yet there lacks empirical understanding of these resources and the role they play,…
Framing theory insights
Through the lens of framing theory, this paper explores social media and news media online narratives about a destination affected by a natural disaster. It presents original insights into the co-existence of frame coupling and frame mirroring in online content. Online news media, and local and overseas social media user-generated content (UGC) was examined. The aim of such triangulation of data, was to understand how different online sources fra…
Student employability-building activities
Employability development has become a central concern of higher education, with many students attending university to enhance their employability and career development. Universities offer a range of curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular employability-building activities, including work-integrated learning, mentoring and career counselling. However, participation in these activities, barriers to engagement and their impact on employabili…
Digital demand and digital deficit
For higher education students, developing digital literacy enhances their value to future employers and appeal in the graduate labour market. The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, to provide a tridimensional (technical, cognitive and etiquette) conceptual framework and definition of digital literacy. Second, to investigate students’ (N = 324) perceptions of their digital literacy proficiency through an online survey. Multiple linear regr…
Twitter content analysis of the Australian bushfires disaster 2019-2020
Purpose This paper aims to explore the themes and nature of sentiment of Twitter content that discussed the Australian bushfire disaster 2019–2020 and its associated wildlife devastation, with considerations for the future of Australia’s tourism industry. Design/methodology/approach A large, qualitative data set consisting of all publicly available Twitter posts during the period of the Australian bushfires from December 2019 to March 2020 that m…
Well-being, social and economic value of aquatic and leisure centres
Aquatic and leisure centres (ALCs) are important community spaces that contribute to the health and well-being of users, and to the economy, yet the actual value of the facilities and services provided is difficult to measure. In order to quantify the value of ALCs, the authors developed a well-being (reduced risk of chronic disease, mental illness and drowning, and improved productivity), social (educational uplift and volunteer hours supported)…
State of leisure studies in Australia and New Zealand
A recurring theme has emerged from past ANZALS (Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies) Conferences' keynote presentations concerning the status of leisure studies from a teaching and research perspective. While this broad discussion has been raised, little is formally known about the current status of leisure studies in Australian and New Zealand universities. The ANZALS Board initiated a project in 2015 to gain insights into …
I think it adds value, but I don’t use it’
Public open spaces are important places that can contribute to public health initiatives through facilitating leisure-time physical activity. Using the findings from 400 self-completed questionnaires of park visitors, this exploratory study examined people’s use, perception and attitudes of a specific type of outdoor exercise equipment (in the form of a stretch station circuit) installed in an urban public park in a suburb of Perth, Western Austr…
The motivations and experiences of Australian Football League interstate sport tourists
Using a self-complete questionnaire, this paper examines the motivating factors and associated tourism experiences of interstate tourists visiting Western Australia who attended an Australian Football League game. The main motivating factor was ‘achievement’ or the associated feeling they have when their team wins, while the least important was the ‘physical attractiveness of players’. This research also identified, however, that far from being a…
Is physical activity leisure or work? Exploring the leisure‐tourism–physical activity relationship with holidaymakers on Rottnest Island, Western Australia
To help overcome preventable health problems in the developed world, the ‘active living’ concept seeks to stimulate people's physical activity in everyday environments. This study contributes to the understanding of the leisure‐tourism‐physical activity relationship by investigating the self‐reported physical activity of holidaymakers on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, compared to their home environment. The qualitative analysis of 41 partici…
Why Event, Sport, and Recreation Management? A Western Australian study of undergraduate student degree choice
The declining interest in undergraduate leisure studies courses, largely in favour of programs in sport, tourism, and events, has seen a number of institutions make significant changes to their course offerings in recent years. In 2008, largely in response to these shifts in student preference but also due to industry requirements, Edith Cowan University in Western Australia replaced the Bachelor of Leisure Sciences with a new degree titled the B…
BBQs and Beers, or Cappuccinos? Globalisation, Field Hockey and Social Change
Since the early 1990s, there has been a steady growth in discussions about sport under the rubric of globalisation. Not surprisingly though, different interpretations exist in regard to the globalisation-sport connection. Significantly, scholars have argued that global trends must be examined alongside the cultural contingencies of specific localities. Using a case study of field hockey in Newcastle, Australia, this paper examines the impact that…
Digital demand and digital deficit
For higher education students, developing digital literacy enhances their value to future employers and appeal in the graduate labour market. The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, to provide a tridimensional (technical, cognitive and etiquette) conceptual framework and definition of digital literacy. Second, to investigate students’ (N = 324) perceptions of their digital literacy proficiency through an online survey. Multiple linear regr…
Framing theory insights
Through the lens of framing theory, this paper explores social media and news media online narratives about a destination affected by a natural disaster. It presents original insights into the co-existence of frame coupling and frame mirroring in online content. Online news media, and local and overseas social media user-generated content (UGC) was examined. The aim of such triangulation of data, was to understand how different online sources fra…
Why Event, Sport, and Recreation Management? A Western Australian study of undergraduate student degree choice
The declining interest in undergraduate leisure studies courses, largely in favour of programs in sport, tourism, and events, has seen a number of institutions make significant changes to their course offerings in recent years. In 2008, largely in response to these shifts in student preference but also due to industry requirements, Edith Cowan University in Western Australia replaced the Bachelor of Leisure Sciences with a new degree titled the B…
Well-being, social and economic value of aquatic and leisure centres
Aquatic and leisure centres (ALCs) are important community spaces that contribute to the health and well-being of users, and to the economy, yet the actual value of the facilities and services provided is difficult to measure. In order to quantify the value of ALCs, the authors developed a well-being (reduced risk of chronic disease, mental illness and drowning, and improved productivity), social (educational uplift and volunteer hours supported)…
Is physical activity leisure or work? Exploring the leisure‐tourism–physical activity relationship with holidaymakers on Rottnest Island, Western Australia
To help overcome preventable health problems in the developed world, the ‘active living’ concept seeks to stimulate people's physical activity in everyday environments. This study contributes to the understanding of the leisure‐tourism‐physical activity relationship by investigating the self‐reported physical activity of holidaymakers on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, compared to their home environment. The qualitative analysis of 41 partici…
BBQs and Beers, or Cappuccinos? Globalisation, Field Hockey and Social Change
Since the early 1990s, there has been a steady growth in discussions about sport under the rubric of globalisation. Not surprisingly though, different interpretations exist in regard to the globalisation-sport connection. Significantly, scholars have argued that global trends must be examined alongside the cultural contingencies of specific localities. Using a case study of field hockey in Newcastle, Australia, this paper examines the impact that…
Is physical activity leisure or work? Exploring the leisure‐tourism–physical activity relationship with holidaymakers on Rottnest Island, Western Australia
To help overcome preventable health problems in the developed world, the ‘active living’ concept seeks to stimulate people's physical activity in everyday environments. This study contributes to the understanding of the leisure‐tourism‐physical activity relationship by investigating the self‐reported physical activity of holidaymakers on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, compared to their home environment. The qualitative analysis of 41 partici…
Why Event, Sport, and Recreation Management? A Western Australian study of undergraduate student degree choice
The declining interest in undergraduate leisure studies courses, largely in favour of programs in sport, tourism, and events, has seen a number of institutions make significant changes to their course offerings in recent years. In 2008, largely in response to these shifts in student preference but also due to industry requirements, Edith Cowan University in Western Australia replaced the Bachelor of Leisure Sciences with a new degree titled the B…
The motivations and experiences of Australian Football League interstate sport tourists
Using a self-complete questionnaire, this paper examines the motivating factors and associated tourism experiences of interstate tourists visiting Western Australia who attended an Australian Football League game. The main motivating factor was ‘achievement’ or the associated feeling they have when their team wins, while the least important was the ‘physical attractiveness of players’. This research also identified, however, that far from being a…
State of leisure studies in Australia and New Zealand
A recurring theme has emerged from past ANZALS (Australia and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies) Conferences' keynote presentations concerning the status of leisure studies from a teaching and research perspective. While this broad discussion has been raised, little is formally known about the current status of leisure studies in Australian and New Zealand universities. The ANZALS Board initiated a project in 2015 to gain insights into …
I think it adds value, but I don’t use it’
Public open spaces are important places that can contribute to public health initiatives through facilitating leisure-time physical activity. Using the findings from 400 self-completed questionnaires of park visitors, this exploratory study examined people’s use, perception and attitudes of a specific type of outdoor exercise equipment (in the form of a stretch station circuit) installed in an urban public park in a suburb of Perth, Western Austr…
Well-being, social and economic value of aquatic and leisure centres
Aquatic and leisure centres (ALCs) are important community spaces that contribute to the health and well-being of users, and to the economy, yet the actual value of the facilities and services provided is difficult to measure. In order to quantify the value of ALCs, the authors developed a well-being (reduced risk of chronic disease, mental illness and drowning, and improved productivity), social (educational uplift and volunteer hours supported)…
Twitter content analysis of the Australian bushfires disaster 2019-2020
Purpose This paper aims to explore the themes and nature of sentiment of Twitter content that discussed the Australian bushfire disaster 2019–2020 and its associated wildlife devastation, with considerations for the future of Australia’s tourism industry. Design/methodology/approach A large, qualitative data set consisting of all publicly available Twitter posts during the period of the Australian bushfires from December 2019 to March 2020 that m…
Digital demand and digital deficit
For higher education students, developing digital literacy enhances their value to future employers and appeal in the graduate labour market. The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, to provide a tridimensional (technical, cognitive and etiquette) conceptual framework and definition of digital literacy. Second, to investigate students’ (N = 324) perceptions of their digital literacy proficiency through an online survey. Multiple linear regr…
Student employability-building activities
Employability development has become a central concern of higher education, with many students attending university to enhance their employability and career development. Universities offer a range of curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular employability-building activities, including work-integrated learning, mentoring and career counselling. However, participation in these activities, barriers to engagement and their impact on employabili…
Career resources and securing quality work
Empowering graduates to secure quality post-graduation employment is a key goal for higher education institutions and their students. University support in developing career resources may aid transition to work by enhancing social support and networks, fostering a strong sense of professional self, promoting career self-management, and instilling career confidence. Yet there lacks empirical understanding of these resources and the role they play,…
Framing theory insights
Through the lens of framing theory, this paper explores social media and news media online narratives about a destination affected by a natural disaster. It presents original insights into the co-existence of frame coupling and frame mirroring in online content. Online news media, and local and overseas social media user-generated content (UGC) was examined. The aim of such triangulation of data, was to understand how different online sources fra…
Sociology (9 obras) · Political science (8 obras) · Business (7 obras) · Psychology (7 obras) · Public relations (6 obras) · Tourism (6 obras) · Engineering (5 obras) · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (5 obras) · Advertising (4 obras) · Geography (4 obras)