Deb Jordan
Biographic Data
| ID | 6302291 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Deb Jordan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Deb |
| FAMILY NAME | Jordan |
| SIGNATURE | JORDAN D |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1989 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Important Co‐leader Skills and Traits on Extended Outdoor Trips as Perceived by Leaders
Although wilderness trips are typically co‐led, there is a deficit of research literature exploring the dynamics of co‐leadership in the field. This study was conducted to determine the skills and traits outdoor adventure trip leaders perceived to be important for their co‐leaders to possess on an extended outdoor trip. Utilizing Q‐methodology, a 36‐item instrument developed from the leadership literature was administered to 17 outdoor leaders. T…
In the eye of the beholder
The theory of expectation states suggests that each individual has certain performance and behavioural expectations of themselves and others in society. Those expectations are based on various roles people play within society. People in leadership roles are ascribed high status; others look up to them and grant them power and dominance. The literature also reveals that, based on gender, males are ascribed higher status than females. This can resu…
A new vision for outdoor leadership theory
There are many well established theories of leadership that can be found throughout the literature. Researchers in the field of recreation also have established relevant recreation-specific leadership theories. Outdoor recreation, however, places unique demands upon leadership theory that have not yet been addressed. It is an area that currently lacks a sound theory-base from which to conduct related research. This article reviews the many establ…
A new vision for outdoor leadership theory
There are many well established theories of leadership that can be found throughout the literature. Researchers in the field of recreation also have established relevant recreation-specific leadership theories. Outdoor recreation, however, places unique demands upon leadership theory that have not yet been addressed. It is an area that currently lacks a sound theory-base from which to conduct related research. This article reviews the many establ…
A new vision for outdoor leadership theory
There are many well established theories of leadership that can be found throughout the literature. Researchers in the field of recreation also have established relevant recreation-specific leadership theories. Outdoor recreation, however, places unique demands upon leadership theory that have not yet been addressed. It is an area that currently lacks a sound theory-base from which to conduct related research. This article reviews the many establ…
In the eye of the beholder
The theory of expectation states suggests that each individual has certain performance and behavioural expectations of themselves and others in society. Those expectations are based on various roles people play within society. People in leadership roles are ascribed high status; others look up to them and grant them power and dominance. The literature also reveals that, based on gender, males are ascribed higher status than females. This can resu…
Important Co‐leader Skills and Traits on Extended Outdoor Trips as Perceived by Leaders
Although wilderness trips are typically co‐led, there is a deficit of research literature exploring the dynamics of co‐leadership in the field. This study was conducted to determine the skills and traits outdoor adventure trip leaders perceived to be important for their co‐leaders to possess on an extended outdoor trip. Utilizing Q‐methodology, a 36‐item instrument developed from the leadership literature was administered to 17 outdoor leaders. T…
Outdoor and Experiential Education (3 works) · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (3 works) · Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking (2 works) · Leadership style (2 works) · Outdoor education (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Recreation (2 works)