Shane Pegg
Biographic Data
| ID | 5798545 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shane Pegg |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shane |
| FAMILY NAME | Pegg |
| SIGNATURE | PEGG S |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Queensland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7627-6711 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 53 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Exploring constraints in business travel for disabled workers
It is reasonable to expect that travel systems at the workplace would consistently support disabled workers to travel for work in a manner consistent with their needs. Yet, insufficient travel support, systemic bias and discrimination are often the lived experience of disabled workers. To date, research has predominantly focused on leisure travel and disability. Applying an ecological systems theoretical frame, this study investigated how disable…
Negotiating work-based travel for people with disabilities
In an ideal world, inclusive travel services would value each person, support full participation and seek to embrace the similarities, as well as the differences, to be found in society. Anecdotally at least, it seems the unspoken truth for many individuals with a disability is that efforts to engage in any form of travel are often thwarted by poor service provision, systemic bias and discrimination. Using an inductive line of inquiry, this Austr…
Finding leisure in China
China, with a population now pushing close on 1.4 billion, constitutes just under 20% of the world’s population. Emerging in the late 1990s as a genuine political and economic superpower, China has
If I’m not gardening, I’m not at my happiest”
Exploring the indicators of an individual’s happiness and well-being over their lifetime has become a major research focus. The aim of this study was to identify meanings and values of gardening as a core leisure activity in the lives of older individuals living in a community setting. A key focus of such effort being to discern whether or not leisure gardening contributes to the participants’ overall level of happiness and subjective well-being.…
Old bodies, young hearts
The world’s population is ageing. Engagement in physical activities that assist people to age in good health while enjoying quality of life are critical considerations for practitioners and policy-makers. In 1913, the sport of Rugby Union was introduced to Taiwan. As a form of recreational activity, the game became popular among- Taiwanese males. In recent years, older players have sought to facilitate their continued involvement in an activity t…
Contemporary perspectives in leisure
While there have been many texts published since the 1970s seeking to outline, in some manner or other, the phenomenon of the leisure experience, few recent efforts can be compared to that of Elkington and Gammon's edited text, Contemporary Perspectives in Leisure. The editors have sought the assistance of 16 authors, many well-known internationally as long-term contributors to the leisure field, to offer their reflections about the experience of…
The serious leisure career hierarchy of Australian motorcycle road racers
The academic study of motorcycle racing represents a relatively new area of research. While numerous studies have been conducted on motorcycle gangs, no studies have investigated the serious leisure world of the motorcycle racer, a sport in which motorcyclists may reach speeds in excess of 200 km/hour, with accidents likely to result in serious injury or death. A small sample of eight motorcycle road racers who, at the time of this research, were…
Using a Health Belief Model to investigate the walking behaviour of residents living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This study aims to investigate the level of walking behaviour of three major ethnic groups living in Kuala Lumpur and to ascertain the main influencing factors on walking behaviour using a Health Belief Model as the theoretical base. An explanatory mixed method research design was used in this study. A total of 2150 questionnaires were mailed to a randomly selected sample from the Kuala Lumpur enumeration block, of which 478 were returned, consis…
Issues of access
Recreation and leisure providers are ideally placed in the community to enhance the health, wellness and quality of life of people with disabilities but their full potential in this regard has yet to be realised (Dattilo, 2002; Stumbo & Pegg, 2004; Stumbo, Pegg, & Lord, 2008). Many authors have noted that leisure experiences and participation provide unique and valuable opportunities that may result in a variety of positive physical, social and p…
Identifying the Satisfactions Derived from Leisure Gardening by Older Adults
Gardening is a popular leisure activity among older adults in most Western countries. However, few systematic academic studies have focused on the benefits of gardening engaged in by this cohort. The purpose of this study was to identify the contribution of gardening to the leisure and life satisfaction of older adults. Self‐administered questionnaire surveys were completed by 433 older adults who were recruited at a ‘Gardening Australia Expo’ he…
Serious leisure and people with intellectual disabilities
Can people with intellectual disabilities use serious leisure activities in a similar context to people without disabilities as a substitute for their paid work? In the past, western societies have tended to devalue people with disabilities, and as a consequence they were less likely to have valued social roles through paid work. However, for many people with disabilities, serious leisure should be valued as it encourages active participation in …
Choices and Challenges
While it is widely known that physical activity is a prerequisite to maintaining good health, few Australians and Americans meet the recommended guidelines of 30 minutes of moderate activity per day, for five or more days per week. It is also widely accepted that, if individuals were to adhere to these guidelines, significant physical, social and psychological benefits would be achieved. The same two facts, although not as well researched as in t…
Effect of Unified Sport on Maladaptive Behaviors Among Special Olympics Athletes
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of participating in a Unified Bowling program on maladaptive behaviors among Special Olympics athletes. Athletes aged 11 to 68 years with a mean age of 32 years ($$n=40), participated in a 12-week Unified Bowling program. A comparison group of individuals aged 16 to 68 years with a mean age of 34 years ($$n=40), was matched on demographic variables and was instructed not to participate in any s…
Serious leisure and people with intellectual disabilities
Can people with intellectual disabilities use serious leisure activities in a similar context to people without disabilities as a substitute for their paid work? In the past, western societies have tended to devalue people with disabilities, and as a consequence they were less likely to have valued social roles through paid work. However, for many people with disabilities, serious leisure should be valued as it encourages active participation in …
Old bodies, young hearts
The world’s population is ageing. Engagement in physical activities that assist people to age in good health while enjoying quality of life are critical considerations for practitioners and policy-makers. In 1913, the sport of Rugby Union was introduced to Taiwan. As a form of recreational activity, the game became popular among- Taiwanese males. In recent years, older players have sought to facilitate their continued involvement in an activity t…
If I’m not gardening, I’m not at my happiest”
Exploring the indicators of an individual’s happiness and well-being over their lifetime has become a major research focus. The aim of this study was to identify meanings and values of gardening as a core leisure activity in the lives of older individuals living in a community setting. A key focus of such effort being to discern whether or not leisure gardening contributes to the participants’ overall level of happiness and subjective well-being.…
The serious leisure career hierarchy of Australian motorcycle road racers
The academic study of motorcycle racing represents a relatively new area of research. While numerous studies have been conducted on motorcycle gangs, no studies have investigated the serious leisure world of the motorcycle racer, a sport in which motorcyclists may reach speeds in excess of 200 km/hour, with accidents likely to result in serious injury or death. A small sample of eight motorcycle road racers who, at the time of this research, were…
Issues of access
Recreation and leisure providers are ideally placed in the community to enhance the health, wellness and quality of life of people with disabilities but their full potential in this regard has yet to be realised (Dattilo, 2002; Stumbo & Pegg, 2004; Stumbo, Pegg, & Lord, 2008). Many authors have noted that leisure experiences and participation provide unique and valuable opportunities that may result in a variety of positive physical, social and p…
Identifying the Satisfactions Derived from Leisure Gardening by Older Adults
Gardening is a popular leisure activity among older adults in most Western countries. However, few systematic academic studies have focused on the benefits of gardening engaged in by this cohort. The purpose of this study was to identify the contribution of gardening to the leisure and life satisfaction of older adults. Self‐administered questionnaire surveys were completed by 433 older adults who were recruited at a ‘Gardening Australia Expo’ he…
Choices and Challenges
While it is widely known that physical activity is a prerequisite to maintaining good health, few Australians and Americans meet the recommended guidelines of 30 minutes of moderate activity per day, for five or more days per week. It is also widely accepted that, if individuals were to adhere to these guidelines, significant physical, social and psychological benefits would be achieved. The same two facts, although not as well researched as in t…
Contemporary perspectives in leisure
While there have been many texts published since the 1970s seeking to outline, in some manner or other, the phenomenon of the leisure experience, few recent efforts can be compared to that of Elkington and Gammon's edited text, Contemporary Perspectives in Leisure. The editors have sought the assistance of 16 authors, many well-known internationally as long-term contributors to the leisure field, to offer their reflections about the experience of…
Effect of Unified Sport on Maladaptive Behaviors Among Special Olympics Athletes
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of participating in a Unified Bowling program on maladaptive behaviors among Special Olympics athletes. Athletes aged 11 to 68 years with a mean age of 32 years ($$n=40), participated in a 12-week Unified Bowling program. A comparison group of individuals aged 16 to 68 years with a mean age of 34 years ($$n=40), was matched on demographic variables and was instructed not to participate in any s…
Choices and Challenges
While it is widely known that physical activity is a prerequisite to maintaining good health, few Australians and Americans meet the recommended guidelines of 30 minutes of moderate activity per day, for five or more days per week. It is also widely accepted that, if individuals were to adhere to these guidelines, significant physical, social and psychological benefits would be achieved. The same two facts, although not as well researched as in t…
Serious leisure and people with intellectual disabilities
Can people with intellectual disabilities use serious leisure activities in a similar context to people without disabilities as a substitute for their paid work? In the past, western societies have tended to devalue people with disabilities, and as a consequence they were less likely to have valued social roles through paid work. However, for many people with disabilities, serious leisure should be valued as it encourages active participation in …
Identifying the Satisfactions Derived from Leisure Gardening by Older Adults
Gardening is a popular leisure activity among older adults in most Western countries. However, few systematic academic studies have focused on the benefits of gardening engaged in by this cohort. The purpose of this study was to identify the contribution of gardening to the leisure and life satisfaction of older adults. Self‐administered questionnaire surveys were completed by 433 older adults who were recruited at a ‘Gardening Australia Expo’ he…
Issues of access
Recreation and leisure providers are ideally placed in the community to enhance the health, wellness and quality of life of people with disabilities but their full potential in this regard has yet to be realised (Dattilo, 2002; Stumbo & Pegg, 2004; Stumbo, Pegg, & Lord, 2008). Many authors have noted that leisure experiences and participation provide unique and valuable opportunities that may result in a variety of positive physical, social and p…
The serious leisure career hierarchy of Australian motorcycle road racers
The academic study of motorcycle racing represents a relatively new area of research. While numerous studies have been conducted on motorcycle gangs, no studies have investigated the serious leisure world of the motorcycle racer, a sport in which motorcyclists may reach speeds in excess of 200 km/hour, with accidents likely to result in serious injury or death. A small sample of eight motorcycle road racers who, at the time of this research, were…
Using a Health Belief Model to investigate the walking behaviour of residents living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This study aims to investigate the level of walking behaviour of three major ethnic groups living in Kuala Lumpur and to ascertain the main influencing factors on walking behaviour using a Health Belief Model as the theoretical base. An explanatory mixed method research design was used in this study. A total of 2150 questionnaires were mailed to a randomly selected sample from the Kuala Lumpur enumeration block, of which 478 were returned, consis…
Contemporary perspectives in leisure
While there have been many texts published since the 1970s seeking to outline, in some manner or other, the phenomenon of the leisure experience, few recent efforts can be compared to that of Elkington and Gammon's edited text, Contemporary Perspectives in Leisure. The editors have sought the assistance of 16 authors, many well-known internationally as long-term contributors to the leisure field, to offer their reflections about the experience of…
If I’m not gardening, I’m not at my happiest”
Exploring the indicators of an individual’s happiness and well-being over their lifetime has become a major research focus. The aim of this study was to identify meanings and values of gardening as a core leisure activity in the lives of older individuals living in a community setting. A key focus of such effort being to discern whether or not leisure gardening contributes to the participants’ overall level of happiness and subjective well-being.…
Old bodies, young hearts
The world’s population is ageing. Engagement in physical activities that assist people to age in good health while enjoying quality of life are critical considerations for practitioners and policy-makers. In 1913, the sport of Rugby Union was introduced to Taiwan. As a form of recreational activity, the game became popular among- Taiwanese males. In recent years, older players have sought to facilitate their continued involvement in an activity t…
Finding leisure in China
China, with a population now pushing close on 1.4 billion, constitutes just under 20% of the world’s population. Emerging in the late 1990s as a genuine political and economic superpower, China has
Negotiating work-based travel for people with disabilities
In an ideal world, inclusive travel services would value each person, support full participation and seek to embrace the similarities, as well as the differences, to be found in society. Anecdotally at least, it seems the unspoken truth for many individuals with a disability is that efforts to engage in any form of travel are often thwarted by poor service provision, systemic bias and discrimination. Using an inductive line of inquiry, this Austr…
Exploring constraints in business travel for disabled workers
It is reasonable to expect that travel systems at the workplace would consistently support disabled workers to travel for work in a manner consistent with their needs. Yet, insufficient travel support, systemic bias and discrimination are often the lived experience of disabled workers. To date, research has predominantly focused on leisure travel and disability. Applying an ecological systems theoretical frame, this study investigated how disable…
Psychology (11 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Political science (8 works) · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (8 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Business (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Public relations (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works)