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Understanding Cross-Ethnic Interactions When Using Therapeutic Recreation Practice Models

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Cross-Cultural Interaction, Diversity, Ethnicity, Therapeutic Recreation Practice Models

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Therapeutic Recreation Journal

Volume

37

Issue

2

First Page

175

Last Page

189

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate how Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists utilize therapeutic recreation practice models to manage cross-ethnic interactions in therapeutic recreation programs. The following four salient themes emerged from the data: (1) awareness and struggle of diversity issues; (2) awareness of limited diversity training; (3) importance of family and spiritual involvement; and (4) implementation of Euro-North American universal notions across culture. Future directions regarding cross-ethnic therapeutic recreation practice are provided.

Department

Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services

Original Publication Date

4-24-2003

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