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100 1 a| Cuthrell, Betsy A.,e| author.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 14 a| The relationship between recreational activity participation and vision related quality of life among adults with visual impairment /c| by Betsy A. Cuthrell.;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina University],c| 2013.;

300 a| 104 pages;

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502 b| M.S.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2013.;

500 a| Presented to the faculty of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.;

500 a| Advisor: Thomas K. Skalko.;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed February 26, 2014).;

520 3 a| The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between number of activities individuals participated in, recreation participation frequency, and the meaning of recreational activity participation and factors associated with vision-related quality of life for adults with visual impairments. Thirty-five usable surveys were completed by visually impaired adults between the ages of 18 and 65, residing in the state of North Carolina. Quality of life was measured by the Vision Quality of Life Index (VisQOL). Results indicated there were significant relationship between quality of life, and the frequency, number of activities, and meaning of leisure activity engagement. Results of the study suggest that social activities had a positive effect on quality of life. Findings also suggest that participation in social activities was related to participation in other types of recreational activities. Research outcomes hold implications for service delivery demands and policy transformation for people with visual impairments in North Carolina. The results also indicate the need for further research in the areas of recreation activity participation, vision-related quality of life, and adults with visual impairments.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

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650 0 a| People with visual disabilities.=| ^A6920;

650 0 a| Vision disorders.=| ^A3700;

650 0 a| Recreation.=| ^A2042;

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653 a| Recreation and tourism;

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The relationship between recreational activity participation and vision related quality of life among adults with visual impairment / by Betsy A. Cuthrell.

Author/creator	Cuthrell, Betsy A. author.
Other author	Skalko, Thomas K., 1951- degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2013.
Description	104 pages
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	Quality of life. People with visual disabilities. Vision disorders. Recreation.

Summary	The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between number of activities individuals participated in, recreation participation frequency, and the meaning of recreational activity participation and factors associated with vision-related quality of life for adults with visual impairments. Thirty-five usable surveys were completed by visually impaired adults between the ages of 18 and 65, residing in the state of North Carolina. Quality of life was measured by the Vision Quality of Life Index (VisQOL). Results indicated there were significant relationship between quality of life, and the frequency, number of activities, and meaning of leisure activity engagement. Results of the study suggest that social activities had a positive effect on quality of life. Findings also suggest that participation in social activities was related to participation in other types of recreational activities. Research outcomes hold implications for service delivery demands and policy transformation for people with visual impairments in North Carolina. The results also indicate the need for further research in the areas of recreation activity participation, vision-related quality of life, and adults with visual impairments.
General note	Presented to the faculty of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
General note	Advisor: Thomas K. Skalko.
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed February 26, 2014).
Dissertation note	M.S. East Carolina University 2013.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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