Jason Bocarro

Casper, J. M., Kim, A. C. H., & Bocarro, J. N. (2024). Perceived Constraints to Pickleball Participation Among Black Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-0009

Bocarro, J. N., Casper, J. M., Bush, K. A., Steptoe, A., DuPree, S., Blake, V., & Kanters, M. A. (2023, February 3). An Exploratory Study of a Health and Wellness Intervention on STEM College Students During COVID-19. RECREATIONAL SPORTS JOURNAL, Vol. 2. https://doi.org/10.1177/15588661231154490

Mcgillivray, D., Mcpherson, G., Bocarro, J., & Heerdt, D. (2023, October 2). Editorial: Foregrounding a rights-based agenda for sport events. FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING, Vol. 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1282492

Casper, J. M. M., Bocarro, J. N., & Drake, N. R. R. (2023, February 9). Physical Activity Associated with Older Adult Pickleball Participation: A Pilot Study. RECREATIONAL SPORTS JOURNAL, Vol. 2. https://doi.org/10.1177/15588661231156139

Koenigstorfer, J., Yang, Y., Bocarro, J. N., Brittain, I., Lundberg, E., McGillvray, D., … Duignan, M. B. (2023). [Review of THE STATE OF PLAY BETWEEN MANAGING MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS: A SCOPING REVIEW]. EVENT MANAGEMENT, 27(6), 823–849. https://doi.org/10.3727/152599522X16419948695323

Bocarro, J. (2023, August 4). Thinking Outside the Pillbox - Sport and Health. https://doi.org/10.52750/709835

Penbrooke, T., Edwards, M., Bocarro, J., Henderson, K., & Hipp, J. A. (2022). Applying Systems Thinking Approaches to Address Preventive Health Factors through Public Parks and Recreation Agencies. JOURNAL OF PARK AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION, 40(1), 98–114. https://doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2021.11007

Robledo, M. V., Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Behnke, A. O., & Casper, J. M. (2022). Examination of Ecological Systems Contexts Within a Latino-Based Community Sport Youth Development Initiative. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.869589

Howard, K., Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M. F., & Sanderson, H. (2022). Promoting Recreational Interests of Black Undergraduate Students Attending Historically White Institutions. RECREATIONAL SPORTS JOURNAL, 46(1), 52–63. https://doi.org/10.1177/15588661211068502

Brittain, I., Bunds, K., & Bocarro, J. (2022, January 21). The Contribution of Sport in the Rehabilitation Process of Disabled Military Veterans: A Case Study of the 2016 Invictus Games. JOURNAL OF GLOBAL SPORT MANAGEMENT, Vol. 2. https://doi.org/10.1080/24704067.2022.2031249

Johnson, A. M., Bocarro, J. N., & Saelens, B. E. (2022, May 19). Youth Sport Participation by Metropolitan Status: 2018-2019 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH). RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT, Vol. 5. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2022.2069662

MacNell, L., Hardison-Moody, A., Wyant, A., Bocarro, J. N., Elliott, S., & Bowen, S. (2022). “I have to be the example”: Motherhood as a lens for understanding physical activity among low-income women. Journal of Leisure Research, 53(4), 575–594. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222216.2022.2051116

Casper, J. M., Bocarro, J. N., & Lothary, A. F. (2021). An examination of pickleball participation, social connections, and psychological well-being among seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. World Leisure Journal, 63(3), 330–346. https://doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2021.1957708

Carlton, T., McKenzie, T. L., Bocarro, J. N., Edwards, M., Casper, J., Suau, L., & Kanters, M. A. (2021). Objective Assessment of Physical Activity and Associated Contexts During High School Sport Practices. FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.548516

Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Bunds, K. S., Bush, K. A., Casper, J. M., Dorsch, T. E., … Kanters, M. A. (2021). Parental perceptions of the impact of COVID-19 and returning to play based on level of sport. Sport in Society, 25(7), 1273–1290. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2021.2016703

McGillivray, D., Koenigstorfer, J., Bocarro, J. N., & Edwards, M. B. (2021, August 19). The role of advocacy organisations for ethical mega sport events. SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW, Vol. 8. https://doi.org/10.1080/14413523.2021.1955531

Larson, L. R., Zhang, Z., Oh, J. I., Beam, W., Ogletree, S. S., Bocarro, J. N., … Wells, M. (2021). Urban Park Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Are Socially Vulnerable Communities Disproportionately Impacted? Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/frsc.2021.710243

Jones, G. J., Carlton, T., Hyun, M., Kanters, M., & Bocarro, J. (2020). Assessing the contribution of informal sport to leisure-time physical activity: a new perspective on social innovation. MANAGING SPORT AND LEISURE, 25(3), 161–174. https://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2019.1620627

Jones, G. J., Hyun, M., Edwards, M. B., Casper, J., Bocarro, J. N., & Lynch, J. (2020). Is "school sport" associated with school belongingness? Testing the influence of school sport policy. SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW, 23(5), 925–936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2019.12.003

McGillivray, D., Edwards, M. B., Brittain, I., Bocarro, J., & Koenigstorfer, J. (2019). A conceptual model and research agenda for bidding, planning and delivering Major sport events that lever human rights. LEISURE STUDIES, 38(2), 175–190. https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2018.1556724

Koenigstorfer, J., Bocarro, J. N., Byers, T., Edwards, M. B., Jones, G. J., & Preuss, H. (2019). Mapping research on legacy of mega sporting events: structural changes, consequences, and stakeholder evaluations in empirical studies. Leisure Studies, 38(6), 729–745. https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2019.1662830

Schultz, C. L., & Bocarro, J. N. (2019). National Association of State Park Directors Health and Nature Partnership Toolkit. Raleigh, NC: National Association of State Park Directors.

Schultz, C. L., Bocarro, J. N., Lee, K. J. J., Sene-Harper, A., Fearn, M., & Floyd, M. F. (2019). Whose National Park Service? An Examination of Relevancy, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs from 2005-2016. JOURNAL OF PARK AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION, 37(4), 51–69. https://doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2019-9052

Brittain, I., Bocarro, J. N., & Byers, T. (2018). Conclusion. In I. Brittain, J. N. Bocarro, T. Byers, & K. Swart (Eds.), Legacies and Mega Events: Fact or Fairy Tales? London: Routledge.

Kanters, M., Bocarro, J. N., Edwards, M. B., Casper, J. M., McKenzie, T., & Carlton, T. (2018). Evaluating Physical Activity Behavior in High School Sports. Aspen Institute.

Jones, G. J., Wegner, C. E., Bunds, K. S., Edwards, M. B., & Bocarro, J. N. (2018). Examining the Environmental Characteristics of Shared Leadership in a Sport-for-Development Organization. JOURNAL OF SPORT MANAGEMENT, 32(2), 82–95. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2017-0274

Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Byers, T., & Knott, B. (2018). Food for Sport Youth Survey Report. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.

Bocarro, J. N., Brittain, I., & Byers, T. (2018). Introduction. In I. Brittain, J. N. Bocarro, T. Byers, & K. Swart (Eds.), Legacies and Mega Events: Fact or Fairy Tales? London: Routledge.

Brittain, I., Bocarro, J., Byers, T., & Swart, K. (Eds.). (2018). Legacies and Mega Events: Fact or Fairy Tales? London: Routledge.

Jones, G. J., Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Bunds, K. S., & Smith, J. W. (2018). Leveraging community sport organizations to promote community capacity: Strategic outcomes, challenges, and theoretical considerations. SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW, 21(3), 279–292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2017.07.006

Bocarro, J. N., Byers, T., & Carter, L. (2018). Mega Event Research: What do we know, where are we going? In I. Brittain, J. N. Bocarro, T. Byers, & K. Swart (Eds.), Legacies of Mega Events: Fact or Fairy Tales. London: Routledge.

Bocarro, J. N., & Witt, P. A. (2018). The Power of people: The importance of relationship-based programming. In P. A. Witt & L. L. Caldwell (Eds.), Youth Development Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings (2nd edition). Urbana, IL: Sagamore-Venture Publishing.

Jones, G. J., Bocarro, J. N., & Edwards, M. B. (2018). The status of youth sports in American society. In P. A. Witt & L. L. Caldwell (Eds.), Youth Development Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings (2nd ed.). Urbana, IL: Sagamore-Venture Publishing.

Bocarro, J. N., Schultz, C. L., Hipp, J. A., Kanters, M. A., & Floyd, M. F. (2018). Thinking outside the Pillbox: Prescribing Parks for Community-Clinical Connections and Health. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.

Schultz, C. L., Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M. F., & Fearn, M. (2017). 2016 Relevancy, Diversity, and Inclusion Service-Wide Inventory. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.

Hodge, C. J., Kanters, M. A., Forneris, T., Bocarro, J. N., & Sayre-McCord, R. (2017). A Family Thing: Positive Youth Development Outcomes of a Sport-Based Life Skills Program. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 35(1), 34–50. https://doi.org/10.18666/jpra-2017-v35-i1-6840

Jones, G. J., Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Bunds, K. S., & Smith, J. W. (2017). A structural perspective of cross-sector partnerships involving youth sport nonprofit organizations. European Sport Management Quarterly, 18(2), 133–155. https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2017.1322625

Jones, G. J., Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Bunds, K. S., & Smith, J. W. (2017). An integrative review of sport-based youth development literature. SPORT IN SOCIETY, 20(1), 161–179. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2015.1124569

Jones, G. J., Edwards, M., Bocarro, J. N., Bunds, K. S., & Smith, J. W. (2017). Collaborative Advantages: The Role of Interorganizational Partnerships for Youth Sport Nonprofit Organizations. JOURNAL OF SPORT MANAGEMENT, 31(2), 148–160. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2016-0118

Hardison-Moody, A., Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Stein, A., Kanters, M. A., Sherman, D., … Bowen, S. K. (2017). Shared Use of Physical Activity Facilities Among North Carolina Faith Communities, 2013. Preventing Chronic Disease, 14(E11). https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd14.160393

Carlton, T. A., Kanters, M. A., Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M. F., Edwards, M. B., & Suau, L. J. (2017). Shared use agreements and leisure time physical activity in North Carolina public schools. Preventive Medicine, 95, S10–S16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.08.037

Bocarro, J. N., & Edwards, M. B. (2016). Leisure, Health and Physical Activity. In G. Walker, M. Stodolska, & D. Scott (Eds.), Leisure Matters: The State and Future of Leisure Studies. State College, PA: Venture Publishing Inc.

Schultz, C., Layton, R., Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Moore, R., Tepperberg, S., … Floyd, M. F. (2016). Potential measures for linking park and trail systems to public health. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 34(1), 4–23. https://doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2016-V34-I1-7143

Bocarro, J., & Edwards, M. (2016). Sport Participation. In Contemporary Issues in Sport Management: A Critical Introduction (pp. 203–216). https://doi.org/10.4135/9781473919761.n16

Jones, G., Bunds, K. S., Carlton, T. A., Edwards, M. B., & Bocarro, J. N. (2016). The salience of sport in cross-race friendship selection. Journal of Amateur Sport, 2(1), 73. https://doi.org/10.17161/jas.v2i1.5020

Hodge, C., Bocarro, J. N., Henderson, K. A., Zabriskie, R., Parcel, T. L., & Kanters, M. A. (2015). Family Leisure An Integrative Review of Research from Select Journals. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH, 47(5), 577–600. https://doi.org/10.18666/jlr-2015-v47-i5-5705

Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M. F., Edwards, M. B., Schultz, C., Smith, W., Baran, P., … Suau, L. J. (2015). Social and Environmental Factors Related to Boys’ and Girls’ Park-Based Physical Activity. Preventing Chronic Disease, 12(E97). https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd12.140532

Kanters, M. A., McKenzie, T. L., Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Mahar, M., Martel, K., & Hodge, C. (2015). Youth sport practice model gets more kids active with more time practicing skills. Retos: Nuevas Tendencias En Educacion Fisica, Deporte y Recreacion, 28, 222–225.

Kanters, M. A., Bocarro, J. N., Moore, R., Floyd, M. F., & Carlton, T. A. (2014). Afterschool shared use of public school facilities for physical activity in North Carolina. Preventive Medicine, 69(S), S44–S48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.10.003

Sibthorp, J., & Bocarro, J. (2014). Leisure Research and the legacy of George Daniel Butler introduction. Journal of Leisure Research, 46(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222216.2014.11950309

Baran, P. K., Smith, W. R., Moore, R. C., Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Cosco, N., & Danninger, T. (2014). Park Use Among Youth and Adults: Examination of Individual, Social, and Urban Form Factors. Environment & Behavior, 46(6), 768–800. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916512470134

Edwards, M. B., Kanters, M. A., & Bocarro, J. N. (2014). Policy Changes to Implement Intramural Sports in North Carolina Middle Schools: Simulated Effects on Sports Participation Rates and Physical Activity Intensity, 2008–2009. Preventing Chronic Disease, 11. https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.130195

Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M. A., Edwards, M. B., Casper, J. M., & McKenzie, T. L. (2014). Prioritizing School Intramural and Interscholastic Programs Based on Observed Physical Activity. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION, 28(3), S65–S71. https://doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.130430-quan-205

Liechty, T., Mowen, A. J., Payne, L. L., Henderson, K. A., Bocarro, J. N., Bruton, C. B., & Godbey, G. C. (2014). Public Park and Recreation Managers’ Experiences with Health Partnerships. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 32(2), 11–27.

Kanters, M. A., Bocarro, J. N., Filardo, M., Edwards, M. B., McKenzie, T. L., & Floyd, M. F. (2014). Shared Use of School Facilities With Community Organizations and Afterschool Physical Activity Program Participation: A Cost-Benefit Assessment. Journal of School Health, 84(5), 302–309. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12148

Santucci, D. C., Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., & Henderson, K. H. (2014). Visitor Services Staff Perceptions of Strategies to Encourage Diversity at Two Urban National Parks. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 32(3), 15–28.

Kanters, M., McKenzie, T. L., Edwards, M., Bocarro, J., Mahar, M., & Hodge, C. (2014). Youth Sport Practice Model Gets More Kids Active with More Time Practicing Skills. Active Living Research Brief.

Bocarro, J., & Stodolska, M. (2013). Researcher and Advocate: Using Research to Promote Social Justice Change Leisure Research Symposium. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH, Vol. 45, pp. 2–6. https://doi.org/10.18666/jlr-2013-v45-i1-2939

Howard, K., Bocarro, J. N., & Kanters, M. A. (2013). Strategies for creating successful Joint Use agreements: A case study. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 31(1), 98–107.

Kanters, M., McKenzie, T., Mahar, M., Hodge, C., & Bocarro, J. N. (2013). USA Hockey Research Report. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.

Kanters, M. A., Bocarro, J. N., Greenwood, P. B., Casper, J. M., Suau, L., & McKenzie, T. L. (2012). Determinants of middle school sport participation: a comparison of different models for school sport delivery. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing, 12(3/4), 159. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijsmm.2012.052665

Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., & Kanters, M. A. (2012). Place Disparities in Supportive Environments for Extracurricular Physical Activity in North Carolina Middle Schools. Youth & Society, 45(2), 265–285. https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118x11416677

Kanters, M. A., Bocarro, J. N., Edwards, M. B., Casper, J. M., & Floyd, M. F. (2012). School Sport Participation Under Two School Sport Policies: Comparisons by Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45(S1), 113–121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9413-2

Kanters, M., Bocarro, J. N., & Edwards, M. B. (2012). School sport policies and physical activity [Policy Brief]. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.

Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M. A., Cerin, E., Floyd, M. F., Casper, J. M., Suau, L. J., & McKenzie, T. L. (2012). School sport policy and school-based physical activity environments and their association with observed physical activity in middle school children. HEALTH & PLACE, 18(1), 31–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2011.08.007

Kanters, M., Bocarro, J. N., & Edwards, M. B. (2012). Shared use of school facilities [Policy Brief]. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.

Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M., Cerin, E., Floyd, M. F., Casper, J., Suau, L. J., & McKenzie, T. (2012). Who is using school athletic facilities? Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management. Active Living Research.

Casper, J. M., Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M. A., & Floyd, M. F. (2011). "Just Let Me Play!"-Understanding Constraints That Limit Adolescent Sport Participation. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 8, S32–S39. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.8.s1.s32

Witmer, L., Bocarro, J. N., & Henderson, K. A. (2011). Adolescent Girls' Perception of Health within a Leisure Context. Journal of Leisure Research, 43(3), 334–353. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222216.2011.11950240

Casper, J., Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M., & Floyd, M. F. (2011). Measurement properties of constraints to sport participation: A psychometric examination with adolescents. Leisure Sciences, 33(2), 127–146. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400.2011.550221

Edwards, M. B., Kanters, M. A., & Bocarro, J. N. (2011). Opportunities for Extracurricular Physical Activity in North Carolina Middle Schools. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8(5), 597–605. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.8.5.597

Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Smith, W., Baran, P., Moore, R., Cosco, N., … Fang, K. S. (2011). Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 41(3), 258–265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2011.04.013

Edwards, M. B., Bocarro, J. N., Kanters, M., & Casper, J. (2011). Participation in Interscholastic and Intramural Sport Programs in Middle Schools: An Exploratory Investigation of Race and Gender. Recreational Sports Journal, 35(2), 157–173. https://doi.org/10.1123/rsj.35.2.157

Bruton, C. B., Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Henderson, K. A., Casper, J. M., & Kanters, M. A. (2011). Physical Activity and Health Partnerships Among Park and Recreation Departments in North Carolina. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 29(2), 55–68.

Outley, C., Bocarro, J. N., & Boleman, C. T. (2011). Recreation as a component of the community youth development system. New Directions for Youth Development, 2011(130), 59–72. https://doi.org/10.1002/yd.397

Kanters, M., Bocarro, J. N., & Edwards, M. B. (2011). School sport policy analysis: Examining policy changes to increase the impact of after-school sports and facilities on physical activity. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.

Bocarro, J. N., & Kanters, M. A. (2010). Leisure, Health, and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781492596219.ch-004

Kanters, M., Bocarro, J. N., Siderelis, C., Vurnakes, C., Armstrong, P. A., & Habluka, N. (2010). Parks & Recreation Fees & Charges Survey Report: 2010. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.

Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M. F., Moore, R., Baran, P., Danninger, T., Smith, W., & Cosco, N. (2009). Adaptation of the System for Observing Physical Activity and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) to Assess Age Groupings of Children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 6(6), 699–707. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.6.6.699

Bocarro, J. N., & Wells, M. S. (2009). Making a difference through parks and recreation: Reflections on physical activity, health and wellness research. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27(3), 1–7.

Bocarro, J. N., Casper, J., Henderson, K., Floyd, M. F., Moore, R., Kanters, M. A., … Edwards, M. B. (2009). Physical activity promotion in North Carolina: Perceptions of public park and recreation directors. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27(1), 1–16.

Kudláček, M., Bocarro, J., Jirásek, I., & Hanuš, R. (2009). The Czech Way of Inclusion through an Experiential Education Framework. Journal of Experiential Education, 32(1), 14–27. https://doi.org/10.1177/105382590903200103

Bocarro, J. N., Greenwood, P. B., & Henderson, K. H. (2008). An Integrative Review of Youth Development Research in Selected United States Recreation. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 26(2), 4–27.

Kanters, M., Bocarro, J., Casper, J., & Forrester, S. (2008). Determinants of Sport Participation in Middle School Children and the Impact of Intramural Sports. Recreational Sports Journal, 32(2), 134–151. https://doi.org/10.1123/rsj.32.2.134

Kanters, M. A., Bocarro, J., Casper, J. M., & Forrester, S. (2008). Guidelines for positively engaging parents in children's sports. Journal of Youth Sports, 3(1), 8–11.

Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J., & Thompson, T. D. (2008). Research on race and ethnicity in leisure studies: A review of five major journals. Journal of Leisure Research, 40(1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222216.2008.11950130

Kanters, M., Bocarro, J., Casper, J. M., & Forrester, S. (2008). School intramural sports: A platform for lifetime sport participation & active leisure. Recreational Sports Journal, 32(2), 134–151.

Bocarro, J., Kanters, M. A., Casper, J., & Forrester, S. (2008). School physical education, extracurricular sports, and lifelong active living. JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 27(2), 155–166. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.27.2.155

Kanters, M. A., Bocarro, J., & Casper, J. M. (2008). Supported or pressured? An examination of agreement among parents and children on parent's role in youth sports. Journal of Sport Behavior, 31(1), 64–80.

Bocarro, J. N., & Witt, P. A. (2005). The Power of people: The importance of relationship-based programming. In P. A. Witt & L. Caldwell (Eds.), Recreation and Youth Development. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

Barcelona, R. J., & Bocarro, J. N. (2004). New Hampshire Recreation & Conservation Leaders’ Community Assessment Study. Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Department of Recreation Management & Policy.

Barcelona, R. J., & Bocarro, J. N. (2004). The nature and extent of collaboration between park and recreation agencies and higher education institutions. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 22(4), 3–24.

Sable, J. R., & Bocarro, J. N. (2004). Transitioning back to Health: Participants’ perspectives of Project PATH. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 38(2), 206–224.

Bocarro, J. N., & Sable, J. R. (2003). Finding the right P.A.T.H.: Exploring familial relationships and the role of a community TR program in the initial years after a Spinal Cord injury. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 37(1), 58–72.

Bocarro, J. (2003). Maintaining the Balance Between Service and Learning: The Use of Journals in Promoting Critical Thinking. SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 18(1), 7–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/1937156x.2003.11949506

Bocarro, J. N., & Witt, P. A. (2003). Relationship-based programming: The key to successful youth development programming in recreation settings. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 21(3), 75–96.

Bocarro, J. N., & Barcelona, R. J. (2002). Dover Middle School 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Evaluation. Dover, NH: University of New Hampshire, Department of Recreation Management & Policy.

Bocarro, J. N., & Witt, P. A. (2002). Reaching out/reaching in: The long term challenges and issues of outreach programs. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 20(3), 65–80.

Bocarro, J., & Richards, A. (1998). Experiential Research At-Risk: The Challenge of Shifting Traditional Research Paradigms. Journal of Experiential Education, 21(2), 102–107. https://doi.org/10.1177/105382599802100206

Witt, P. A., Baker, D. A., Bocarro, J. N., Bundrick, D., & Koval-Bauer, K. (1996). Transition to middle-school study. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences.

Bocarro, J. N. (1995). Who's at risk: The system or youth? In A. Richards & J. N. Bocarro (Eds.), Alternatives to incarceration: prevention or treatment? Halifax, Nova Scotia: Dalhousie University Press.