“Just More Comfortable in the Gym”: An Exploration of the Constraints That Contribute to Adult African American Females’ Lack of Participation in Outdoor Recreation Activities

Dorwart, Catherine E.; Cornelous, Sonya Smith; Patterson, Anthony F.

doi:10.18666/jorel-2019-v11-i3-8878

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“…Similarly, neighborhoods with high populations of racial and ethnic minorities have less urban green space than predominantly white neighborhoods (e.g., Heynen, Perkins, & Roy, 2006; for a review, see Wolch, Byrne, & Newell, 2014). This environmental injustice not only harms victims’ health (Wolch et al., 2014) but may also aggravate HE by creating additional barriers to connection to nature among communities that already feel uncomfortable or excluded from informal nature exploration (Dorwart, Smith Cornelous, & Patterson, 2019).…”

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Conceptualizing Human–Nature Relationships: Implications of Human Exceptionalist Thinking for Sustainability and Conservation

Kim

Betz

Helmuth

et al. 2023

Topics in Cognitive Science

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The ways in which people conceptualize the human–nature relationship have significant implications for proenvironmental values and attitudes, sustainable behavior, and environmental policy measures. Human exceptionalism (HE) is one such conceptual framework, involving the belief that humans and human societies exist independently of the ecosystems in which they are embedded, promoting a sharp ontological boundary between humans and the rest of the natural world. In this paper, we introduce HE in more depth, exploring the impact of HE on perceptions of the human–nature relationship, the role of culture in HE, and speculating on the origins of HE. We consider potential implications for environmental decision‐making, conservation and environmental science, and promoting proenvironmental behavior. We present empirical evidence on the pervasiveness and consequences of HE in WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic) populations, and potential interventions. Finally, we close with implications of human‐exceptionalist thinking on other sustainability‐related fields, including conservation practices, nature management, climate change adaptation, and environmental science. Understanding the cognitive and social drivers of this disconnect is vital on a planet now dominated by environmental change, as not only are humans increasingly impacted by natural disasters, but the choices they make can have ever more dire consequences for the sustainability of ecosystems.

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Section: Implications For Conservation Management and Environmental S...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Conceptualizing Human–Nature Relationships: Implications of Human Exceptionalist Thinking for Sustainability and Conservation

Kim

Betz

Helmuth

et al. 2023

Topics in Cognitive Science

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“…Over the last thirty years, research focused on barriers to participation in outdoor recreation has increased (Crawford et al, 1987;Dorwart et al, 2019;Jackson, 2000;Metcalf et al, 2013;Perry et al, 2015;Shores et al, 2007;Washburne & Wall, 1980). Concurrently, researchers have made a concerted effort to understand the factors that influence low recreation participation rates in underrepresented populations often utilizing a marginality, critical race, or leisure constraints lens (Davis, 2019;Floyd, 1998;Lee et al, 2001;Taylor, 2018;Schwartz et al, 2011;Shinew et al, 2004;Wang & Wu, 2016;West, 1989).…”

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“…Identification of these constraints to participation has been a driving force in the continued study of participation barriers faced by ethnic communities in their pursuit of outdoor recreation activities (Cerin et al, 2010;Dorwart et al, 2019) because they influence individuals" leisure preferences and participation (Crawford et al, 1987). Despite an aggregate increase in outdoor recreation participation, studies are continuously highlighting the lack of diversity within the industry (Johnson et al, 1998;Finney, 2014).…”

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Will I See Faces Like Mine?: Exploring Perceived Constraints to Outdoor Recreation Experiences at an HBCU

Dorwart

Patterson

Smith

2022

Recreational Sports Journal

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore perceived constraints of structured outdoor recreation experiences for students attending a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). Data were collected from four focus group sessions. Grounded Theory was used to analyze the data and from an analysis of data, four themes emerged: 1. Family impact, 2. Companionship, 3. Social media and technology, and 4. HBCU and Black American cultures. This study confirmed the importance of social companionship and the need for relevant marketing strategies as motivators for Black student participation in outdoor recreation activities at this HBCU. A common thread among the groups, was the perception of Whiteness in outdoor spaces and its negative impact on outdoor recreation involvement.

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“…In park research, a focus on ethnicity, marginality, and discrimination theories, especially barriers and constraints frameworks (e.g., Dorwart et al, 2019; Rushing et al, 2019; Scott & Lee, 2018), is regularly used to explain a lack of park visitation from racial and ethnic minorities (c.f., Washburne, 1978). More recent scholarship also uses “whiteness” as a frame to interrogate park (Rose et al, 2022), wilderness (Davis, 2019), and outdoor recreation management paradigms (Sene-Harper et al, 2022).…”

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Summer in the Parks: A History of Community-Centered Programming at National Parks

Kane,

Zajchowski,

Fefer

2023

Journal of Interpretation Research

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Washington, D.C. witnessed many watershed events throughout the history of the United States of America. One of these events, Summer in the Parks, was organized by the National Park Service to engage youth and racial minorities from 1968 to 1976. Our research sought to understand 1) the history of the initiative, 2) if and how this event is interpreted today, and 3) Park Service professionals’ perspectives of lessons can be learned from the Summer in the Parks regarding engaging underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. In-depth interviews using an interpretive phenomenological analysis with five professionals were conducted and paired with narratives from participants who were attendees of the historic program. Findings demonstrate limited existing interpretation of Summer in the Parks which mainly occurs through community partnerships. Respondents highlighted the importance of continuing the legacy of initiative, whether through programming, interpretation, or some combination of both.

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“Just More Comfortable in the Gym”: An Exploration of the Constraints That Contribute to Adult African American Females’ Lack of Participation in Outdoor Recreation Activities

Cited by 7 publications

References 42 publications

Conceptualizing Human–Nature Relationships: Implications of Human Exceptionalist Thinking for Sustainability and Conservation

Conceptualizing Human–Nature Relationships: Implications of Human Exceptionalist Thinking for Sustainability and Conservation

Will I See Faces Like Mine?: Exploring Perceived Constraints to Outdoor Recreation Experiences at an HBCU

Summer in the Parks: A History of Community-Centered Programming at National Parks

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