Youth homeless shelter staff perceptions of a mobile recreation program
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21729797 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tristan Hopper (0000-0003-1781-234X, University of Regina, corresponding author), Christa Costas-Bradstreet (DB Engineering & Consulting (Germany)), John C Spence (0000-0001-8485-1336, University of Alberta) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 253-273 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Leisure/Loisir (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1492-7713 • E-ISSN: 2151-2221 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14927713.2024.2366182 |
| OpenAlex | W4399618597 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
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 youth experiencing homelessness. Five participants participated in a group interview and a reflexive thematic analysis approach was utilized. The findings indicate that RoW filled a necessary gap in supportive programming; that RoW provided a context to support youth to become more comfortable participating in recreation; and that RoW offered a break from everyday stressors through encouraged play and self-expression. Findings suggest that the recreation program offered various opportunities for the youth to feel connected and to engage in meaningful activities
Perception · Political science · Recreation · Sociology · Applied Psychology · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support
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