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1. Leisure ethic, money ethic, and occupational commitment among recreation and park professionals: does gender make a difference?

Author

Cunningham, Peter H., Tang, Thomas Li-Ping, Frauman, Eric, Ivy, Mark I., and Perry, Tara L.

Subjects
Business, Government, Human resources and labor relations
Abstract

We developed a model and investigated the relationship between (1) leisure ethic, money ethic and (2) occupational commitment. We collected data from 397 professionals in the public sector using a stratified random sample of National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) professionals in the USA. Results suggested that females had high leisure ethic, low money ethic, and low continuance commitment. Career tenure was associated with high leisure ethic and all three components of commitment. After controlling for gender and tenure, leisure ethic was positively related to affective commitment; but money ethic was negatively related to affective commitment. Moreover, for males, leisure ethic was positively related to affective commitment; whereas money ethic was negatively related to affective commitment, but positively related to continuance commitment. Males with affective occupational commitment had high leisure ethic and low love of money; those with continuance occupational commitment had high love of money. For females, these results failed to exist. Females do not stay in the profession due to their values and Interests in leisure activities. Managers need to develop different strategies to attract, retain, and motivate male and female professionals in the public sector. Key words: Leisure Ethic, Money Ethic, Occupational Commitment, Recreation and Park Professionals, Organizational Tenure, Career Tenure, Gender, Introduction For decades, organizational commitment has been an important topic for researchers and managers in the literature. (1) High commitment leads to improved work performance, reduced absenteeism, lower turnover, and [...]

Published
2012

2. Attitudes and occupational commitment among public personnel: differences between baby boomers and Gen-Xers

Author

Tang, Thomas Li-Ping, Cunningham, Peter H., Frauman, Eric, Ivy, Mark I., and Perry, Tara L.

Subjects
Baby boom generation -- Comparative analysis, Public employees -- Comparative analysis, Employees -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Post-baby boom generation -- Comparative analysis, Business, Government, Human resources and labor relations
Abstract

We investigate the relationships between two work-related attitudes (the love of money and leisure ethic) and affective, continuance, and normative occupational commitment controlling gender, organizational tenure, and career tenure and test the model across Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers in a multi-group analysis. We collected data from a stratified random sample of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in the USA (N = 397). Results suggested that leisure ethic was positively related to affective commitment for Baby Boomers, whereas the love of money was negatively related to affective commitment for Gen-Xers. Career tenure was positively related to all three components of occupational commitment for both age cohorts. Gender (male) was positively related to love of money and negatively related to leisure ethic for Gen-Xers, but not for Baby Boomers. Further, the love of money was negatively related to affective commitment for male Gen-Xers, but not for female Gen-Xers. Results provide Important implications for managing Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers. Key words: Money Ethic, The Love of Money, Leisure Ethic, Occupational Commitment, Parks and Recreation Professionals, Gender, Organizational Tenure, Career Tenure, Baby-Boomers, Gen-Xers, In this study, we investigate the relationships between (1) two work-related attitudes, the love of money and leisure ethic, and (2) the Occupational Commitment Scale for Parks and Recreational Professionals. [...]

Published
2012

5. Influence of student characteristics in their evaluation of a park-planning course web site

Author

Leung, Yu-Fai and Ivy, Mark I.

Subjects
ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION
Abstract

Course Web sites are increasingly used in university instruction, despite the fact that their effectiveness has not been adequately evaluated. This study examined students’ use of and perception about the official Web site of a park-planning course in the College of Natural Resources at NCSU. A questionnaire was administered to 56 students in 2000 and 2001. Results show that many students used the Web site often, and the majority of the students preferred Web sites in future courses. The perceptions of Web site utility and the preferences of Web-only courses vary among students by age, gender, level of computer experience, and learning style. These results are presented and the implications are discussed in this poster.

Published
2002

8. Neighboring Landowner Attitudes Regarding A Proposed Greenway Trail: Assessing Differences Between Adjacent and Nearby Residents.

Author

Ivy, Mark I. and Moore, Roger L.

Subjects
*GREENWAYS, *STRATEGIC planning, *TRAILS, *ADJOINING landowners, *REAL property surveys, *LAND use
Abstract

In this exploratory study the beliefs of property owners in Cary, NC, were assessed regarding issues associated with a proposed greenway trail development within a quarter mile of their primary residence. The relationships of those beliefs to the individual's attitude regarding proposed development near their primary residence were then evaluated. Belief dimensions investigated in this study were identified through a review of the trail and greenway literature and incorporated affective, behavioral, and cognitive measures consistent with tripartite attitude theory. This investigation of the beliefs underlying attitudes was undertaken to better understand the factors which negatively influence neighboring landowners' perceptions of greenway trail development. Further analysis was conducted which compared adjacent (shared property boundary) to nearby (located within one quarter mile) property owner beliefs and attitudes. Consistent with previous research, all six belief dimensions (i.e., future property value, property damage, landowner liability, privacy, trespassing and crime) were significantly related to neighboring landowners' overall attitudes toward proposed greenway trail development. Additionally, adjacent landowners were less supportive in their attitudes towards the proposed greenway trail than were nearby landowners. The future property value dimension was found to explain most of the variance in global attitude toward greenway trail development. These results suggest that agencies developing greenway trails should take steps to raise awareness of neighboring landowners regarding proposed projects and potential issues associated with living near greenway trails. Findings also indicate that the greenway trail planning process should include neighboring landowners so that their concerns may be voiced and properly addressed. Greenway planners may want to treat adjacent and nearby property owners as separate constituencies since attitudes varied greatly between the two groups. An educational strategy should be developed for adjacent landowners in order to raise awareness of planned development, to provide accurate information, and to address concerns. Other implications for planners and researchers are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2007

9. How Useful are Course Websites? A Study of Students' Perceptions.

Author

Yu-Fai Leung and Ivy, Mark I.

Subjects
WEBSITES, ONLINE education, LEISURE, RECREATION, TOURISM
Abstract

Course websites are increasingly used to augment in-class instruction in various disciplines, including the allied leisure, recreation and tourism (LRT) fields, despite the fact that their effectiveness has seldom been evaluated. This study examined 56 senior students' use and perception of a course website designed for a recreation and facility planning course at North Carolina State University. Results show that most students had computer and Internet experience. Many students used the website often, particularly those components that were directly related to their final grades. The majority of the students preferred websites for future courses, but they did not prefer web-only courses without class meetings. Implications for instructors in the LRT fields and future research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2003
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10. Tunnels on Trails: A Study of 78 Tunnels on 36 Trails in the United States/Rail-Trails and Liability: A Primer on Trail-Related Liability Issues and Risk Management Techniques/Rails-with-Trails: Design, Management, and Operating Characteristics of 61 Trails Along Active Rail Lines.

Author

Ivy, Mark I. and McRainey, Doug

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books on trails, including "Tunnels on Trails: A Study of 78 Tunnels on 36 Trails in the United States," by A. Eaken, J. Hart, and K. Bickert, "Rail-Trails and Liability: A Primer on Trail-Related Liability Issues and Risk Management Techniques," by H. Morris and "Rails-With-Trails: Design, Management, and Operating Characteristics of 61 Trails Along Active Rail Lines," by H. Morris, J. Bridges, and R. Smithers.

Published
2002

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