A case study of recreation programs serving warriors in transition
| dc.contributor.advisor | Ardovino, Patricia | |
| dc.contributor.author | Frisch, Andrea N. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-11-25T20:16:59Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2013-11-25T20:16:59Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2013-08 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this case study was to explore the recreation programs on two US military installations serving Wounded Warriors in Warrior in Transition Battalions. A multisite case study method was used. Primary data sources were semi-structured interviews, demographic survey, and document review. Interview, survey, and document review data were analyzed using a constant comparative method. Three themes, the civilian world, masculinity, and compliance issues were determined by analyzing the experiences of the recreation professionals facilitating these programs. These themes cited military culture has a major influence on the programs. Further research is needed to assist recreation professionals to better serve Wounded Warriors. | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/67305 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en |
| dc.subject | People with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- United States. | en |
| dc.subject | Disabled veterans -- Services for. | en |
| dc.title | A case study of recreation programs serving warriors in transition | en |
| dc.type | Thesis | en |
| thesis.degree.discipline | College of Science & Health-Recreation Management | en |
| thesis.degree.level | MS | en |