Susan A Myllykangas
Biographic Data
| ID | 6794449 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Susan A Myllykangas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Susan A |
| FAMILY NAME | Myllykangas |
| SIGNATURE | MYLLYKANGAS S A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Northwest Missouri State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Profession-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Contemporary Parks and Recreation Students
Myllykangas postulated that students studying various careers within the parks and recreation profession might prefer a certain learning style, which is, often the case, different from the teaching style used by the faculty. In order to address learning styles of students, it is essential to be able to adapt to the learning styles of each student in the classroom. The Profession-Based Learning model offers a means to connect to the learning style…
The Leisure Experiences of Older U.S. Women Living With HIV/Aids
Although leisure is held to provide positive health benefits, structural and social obstacles deny equal participation to the disenfranchised. Employing quantitative and unique qualitative (e.g., Photovoice) methods, we examined the leisure behaviors of older women who were living in the United States and diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Findings pointed to differences in time for, access to, and meaning of leisure in pre- vs. post-infection leisure for …
Meaningful Activity in Older Adults
The provision of leisure services for older adults is complicated considering the great diversity of needs and experiences of older adults. This article reports on a study that investigated whether challenging older adults to set a goal and participate more in an activity of their choice increases flow. Information concerning flow conditions experienced during recreation, Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (ASL…
Meaningful Activity in Older Adults
The provision of leisure services for older adults is complicated considering the great diversity of needs and experiences of older adults. This article reports on a study that investigated whether challenging older adults to set a goal and participate more in an activity of their choice increases flow. Information concerning flow conditions experienced during recreation, Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (ASL…
Meaningful Activity in Older Adults
The provision of leisure services for older adults is complicated considering the great diversity of needs and experiences of older adults. This article reports on a study that investigated whether challenging older adults to set a goal and participate more in an activity of their choice increases flow. Information concerning flow conditions experienced during recreation, Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (ASL…
The Leisure Experiences of Older U.S. Women Living With HIV/Aids
Although leisure is held to provide positive health benefits, structural and social obstacles deny equal participation to the disenfranchised. Employing quantitative and unique qualitative (e.g., Photovoice) methods, we examined the leisure behaviors of older women who were living in the United States and diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Findings pointed to differences in time for, access to, and meaning of leisure in pre- vs. post-infection leisure for …
A Profession-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Contemporary Parks and Recreation Students
Myllykangas postulated that students studying various careers within the parks and recreation profession might prefer a certain learning style, which is, often the case, different from the teaching style used by the faculty. In order to address learning styles of students, it is essential to be able to adapt to the learning styles of each student in the classroom. The Profession-Based Learning model offers a means to connect to the learning style…
Psychology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Meaning (existential (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Recreation (2 works) · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works)