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Haunted Headwaters: Ecotourism, Animism, and the Blurry Line Between Science and Spirits

SHS Web of Conferences, 2014
The highlanders of Ratanakiri, Cambodia believe that certain mountains cannot be hunted or logged because they are the abode of powerful spirits. They are convinced that mountain spirits will exact revenge on them in the form of serious injury or illness
McCann Gregory, Hsu Yi-Chung
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Tehranian Elderly People’s Experiences About Leisure Time Activities and Recreations

Sālmand, 2010
Objectives: The aim of this study was to explain the various style of leisure activity and recreation of elderly people in Tehran. Methods & Materials: To achieve this purpose, 17 older participants within the age range of 65-86 years who were selected ...
Abolfazl Rahimi, Monireh Anoosheh, Fazlollah Ahmadi, Mahshid Foroughan   +3 more
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Leisure, recreation and tourism: a model of leisure activity

Fennia: International Journal of Geography, 1975
Problems of leisure activities are discussed in connection with, a time‑distance model. The study confines itself to leisure activities that take place away from home, thus avoiding a general discussion of the terms leisure and free‑time.
Walter Leimgruber
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Systematic Review of the Literature on Black and Minority Ethnic Communities in Sport and Physical Recreation [PDF]

, 2009
The Carnegie Research Institute was commissioned by Sporting Equals and the Sports Councils to conduct an independent systematic review of the literature on participation in sport and recreation by Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities.
Bailey, S, Hylton, K, Long, J, Ratna, A, Spracklen, K   +4 more
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Using LLMs for the multidimensional perception assessment of recreation and leisure spaces: a case study of Hangzhou, China

Computational Urban Science
Urban recreation and leisure spaces (RLSs) are vital venues for citizens to relax, socialize, and experience urban life. Public perception of RLSs represents a crucial component of urban studies.
Zhaocheng Bai, Yuchun Wu, Xi Kang, Xia Kong, Jiali Zhang   +4 more
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Working for the Weekend [PDF]

, 2017
This paper discusses the history and importance of ‘the weekend’ for both work and leisure from the perspective of a weekend librarian. By examining the rise and (possible) fall of the British ‘industrial weekend’ of recreation it is possible to reflect ...
Taylor, J
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Determining the Roles of Leisure Time among Adolescents and Young People and the Impact of Psychological Factors

Salāmat-i ijtimā̒ī, 2020
Background and Objectives: The benefits of psychological activities are as significant as physical activities during leisure time. The aim of this study was to determine and recognize the roles of leisure time and the effect of psychological factors ...
Seyed Ali Reza Ganjeh, Hooman Namvar, Ali Reza Aghayousefi, Mehrdad Navabakhsh   +3 more
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Analysis on Several Issues Concerning Sustainable Development of Urban Fringe Green Open Space in Chinese Megalopolis: Taking Three Types of Leisure and Recreation Projects as Examples

, 2021
Yang Ling
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Space for inclusion? The Construction of Sport and Leisure Spaces as Places for Migrant Communities [PDF]

, 2011
The research on which this paper is based started from the proposition that sport and leisure spaces can support processes of social inclusion (Amara et al., 2005), yet may also serve to exclude certain groups.
Hylton, K, Lewis, H, Long, J, Ratna, A, Spracklen, K   +4 more
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Reflection on work, leisure, recreation and leisure in contemporary elderly

Kairós Gerontologia, 2013
The study reflected on the issues of work, laziness, leisure and free time from the point of view of the elderly. It was realized conceived from the data of a survey conducted by Consulting Idea Brazil, to Instituto Trabalho e Vida, in 2010.
Maria Amélia Ximenes, Beltrina Côrte, Marta Helena Souza de Conti, Stela Neme Daré de Almeida, Letícia Carnaz, Luciene Ferreira   +5 more
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