Lee, Caitlin and Quinto, Allen Rey and Rogers, Emma and Togneri, Madeleine (2020) The impact of outdoor adaptive play & leisure on quality of life for youth with disabilities. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.
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Abstract
Through a mixed-methods approach, this study observed and analyzed the impacts of organized outdoor adaptive activity on the quality of life (QoL) of children with various disabilities and their families. Four domains to measure QoL were identified through an extensive literature review highlighting (a) self-efficacy, (b) performance skills, (c) social participation, and (d) family cohesion. We partnered with Best Day Foundation (BDF) in order to recruit participants and perform data collection at their events. Quantitative data collection incorporated an 8-item questionnaire with two questions for each target domain of QoL that was administered before and after participation in an event. Qualitative data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews with parents and caregivers during the events. Results showed high statistical significance (p<0.001) in the categories of self-efficacy, social participation, and family cohesion, while still showing statistically significant values (p<.050) in the domains of self-efficacy and performance skills. Qualitative findings from the interview illustrated the profound effects the BDF event had among family members. Together, these results indicate that outdoor adaptive activities have a significant and positive influence on these four domains for youth with disabilities and their families, and ultimately a positive impact on QoL.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine |
| Depositing User: | Institutional Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jan 2022 00:18 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 21:57 |
| URI: | http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/64 |
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