Tristan Hopper
Biographic Data
| ID | 4106191 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tristan Hopper |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tristan |
| FAMILY NAME | Hopper |
| SIGNATURE | HOPPER T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Regina |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1781-234X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Youth homeless shelter staff perceptions of a mobile recreation program
Youth homelessness is a complex social issue and accounts for the fastest growing demographic of individuals living without a home. Though it is well established that recreation can support youth socially, physically, and emotionally, the community partner perspective is rarely incorporated. The purpose of this study was to incorporate the perspectives of supportive housing staff about the importance of a mobile recreation program in the lives of…
I hope you guys take something from this’
We are all learning together’
Therapeutic recreation as a pathway to support mental health in Northern Canada
Residing in northern Canada presents unique contextual factors that can implicate one’s experience and management of their mental health. Scant evidence exists pertaining to the role of clinical therapeutic recreation services in northern Canada, specifically in supporting mental health. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of therapeutic recreation in supporting mental health in northern Canada, specifically in Yukon Territory. Seve…
“I feel like a kid again”
Youth homelessness is at an all-time high in Canada and is a complex social issue. The vast majority of interventions and research focuses on addressing the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness, such as housing, harm reduction (due to substance use, violence, and crime) food security, and illness. The important role that recreation, sport, and physical activity play in the lives of youth is well established, however, the experience…
We could just be what we wanted to be”
Women’s mental health has been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Women have experienced higher rates of unemployment, domestic violence, caregiving responsibilities and reduced access to social supports because of public health measures related to COVID-19. It is well established that leisure and recreation can support mental health, yet, the role of leisure and recreation in supporting women’s mental health during COVID-19 is…
Working with and engaging in recreation and sport research with youth who live on the margins
Working collaboratively with youth who live on the margins in recreation and sport research provides unique opportunities and challenges for both participants and researchers. This paper aims to highlight methodological challenges from a recent collaborative sport and recreation research project with youth in a Western Canadian city. Guided by key principles of youth-led participatory action research (YPAR), we discuss challenges with (a) power-s…
There's a Cultural Pride Through Our Games
The purpose of this community-based participatory research was to better understand how participation in traditional games can enhance the sport experiences of Indigenous youth. Eight Indigenous youth (14-18 years) and 10 adults living in various communities in the Northwest Territories, Canada, participated in either a one-on-one interview or group interview. Data were analyzed using an inductive content analysis approach, and findings suggest t…
Leisure, engagement, and meaning-making among high-risk youth
The purpose of this article is to explore the role of constructive leisure-like pursuits in meaningful engagement with life among young people at high risk in a variety of challenges in life. This data was based on reflective insights from youth leaders (n = 9) and community agency partners (n = 8) who have been involved in the authors’ collaborative youth engagement research project for the past few years. Their insights show that constructive l…
There's a Cultural Pride Through Our Games
The purpose of this community-based participatory research was to better understand how participation in traditional games can enhance the sport experiences of Indigenous youth. Eight Indigenous youth (14-18 years) and 10 adults living in various communities in the Northwest Territories, Canada, participated in either a one-on-one interview or group interview. Data were analyzed using an inductive content analysis approach, and findings suggest t…
We could just be what we wanted to be”
Women’s mental health has been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Women have experienced higher rates of unemployment, domestic violence, caregiving responsibilities and reduced access to social supports because of public health measures related to COVID-19. It is well established that leisure and recreation can support mental health, yet, the role of leisure and recreation in supporting women’s mental health during COVID-19 is…
Leisure, engagement, and meaning-making among high-risk youth
The purpose of this article is to explore the role of constructive leisure-like pursuits in meaningful engagement with life among young people at high risk in a variety of challenges in life. This data was based on reflective insights from youth leaders (n = 9) and community agency partners (n = 8) who have been involved in the authors’ collaborative youth engagement research project for the past few years. Their insights show that constructive l…
Leisure, engagement, and meaning-making among high-risk youth
The purpose of this article is to explore the role of constructive leisure-like pursuits in meaningful engagement with life among young people at high risk in a variety of challenges in life. This data was based on reflective insights from youth leaders (n = 9) and community agency partners (n = 8) who have been involved in the authors’ collaborative youth engagement research project for the past few years. Their insights show that constructive l…
There's a Cultural Pride Through Our Games
The purpose of this community-based participatory research was to better understand how participation in traditional games can enhance the sport experiences of Indigenous youth. Eight Indigenous youth (14-18 years) and 10 adults living in various communities in the Northwest Territories, Canada, participated in either a one-on-one interview or group interview. Data were analyzed using an inductive content analysis approach, and findings suggest t…
Working with and engaging in recreation and sport research with youth who live on the margins
Working collaboratively with youth who live on the margins in recreation and sport research provides unique opportunities and challenges for both participants and researchers. This paper aims to highlight methodological challenges from a recent collaborative sport and recreation research project with youth in a Western Canadian city. Guided by key principles of youth-led participatory action research (YPAR), we discuss challenges with (a) power-s…
“I feel like a kid again”
Youth homelessness is at an all-time high in Canada and is a complex social issue. The vast majority of interventions and research focuses on addressing the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness, such as housing, harm reduction (due to substance use, violence, and crime) food security, and illness. The important role that recreation, sport, and physical activity play in the lives of youth is well established, however, the experience…
We could just be what we wanted to be”
Women’s mental health has been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Women have experienced higher rates of unemployment, domestic violence, caregiving responsibilities and reduced access to social supports because of public health measures related to COVID-19. It is well established that leisure and recreation can support mental health, yet, the role of leisure and recreation in supporting women’s mental health during COVID-19 is…
Therapeutic recreation as a pathway to support mental health in Northern Canada
Residing in northern Canada presents unique contextual factors that can implicate one’s experience and management of their mental health. Scant evidence exists pertaining to the role of clinical therapeutic recreation services in northern Canada, specifically in supporting mental health. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of therapeutic recreation in supporting mental health in northern Canada, specifically in Yukon Territory. Seve…
We are all learning together’
Youth homeless shelter staff perceptions of a mobile recreation program
Youth homelessness is a complex social issue and accounts for the fastest growing demographic of individuals living without a home. Though it is well established that recreation can support youth socially, physically, and emotionally, the community partner perspective is rarely incorporated. The purpose of this study was to incorporate the perspectives of supportive housing staff about the importance of a mobile recreation program in the lives of…
I hope you guys take something from this’
Psychology (8 works) · Political science (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Youth Development and Social Support (6 works) · Recreation (5 works) · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (5 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts (3 works)