Works (122)

Updated: December 23rd, 2024 08:49

2024 article

"We have our own cultural ways of being in nature": New perspectives on African Americans' relationships to US National Parks

Pinckney, H. P., Hicks, A. S., Sene, A. L., & Floyd, M. F. (2024, January 30). JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH, Vol. 1.

By: H. Pinckney*, A. Hicks*, A. Sene* & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Race scholarship; US National Parks; African American perceptions; nature
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 1, 2024

2024 journal article

Use of Accelerometry and Global Positioning System (GPS) to Describe Children’s Park-Based Physical Activity Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth

Journal of Urban Health.

By: C. Alberico, M. Zweig, A. Carter, S. Hughey, J. Huang, J. Schipperijn, M. Floyd, J. Hipp

Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2024

2023 chapter

Gender, work, and tourism in the Guatemalan Highlands

By: C. LaPan, D. Morais, T. Wallace, C. Barbieri* & M. Floyd*

Source: ORCID
Added: December 12, 2023

2022 journal article

A People's Future of Leisure Studies: Political Cultural Black Outdoors Experiences

JOURNAL OF PARK AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION, 40(1), 9–23.

By: A. Sene-Harper*, R. Mowatt* & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Outdoors; recreation; nature-based; African American; social justice
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 7, 2022

2022 journal article

African Americans’ outdoor recreation involvement, leisure satisfaction, and subjective well-being

Current Psychology, 11.

By: K. Lee n, J. Casper n, R. Powell n & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Leisure involvement; African American; Outdoor recreation; Life satisfaction
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: November 4, 2022

2022 journal article

Cultivating social capital in diverse, low-income neighborhoods: The value of parks for parents with young children

LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING, 219.

By: L. Mullenbach, L. Larson, M. Floyd, O. Marquet, J. Huang, C. Alberico, S. Ogletree, J. Hipp

author keywords: Built environment; Equity; Social capital; Structural equation modeling; Urban parks
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 23, 2022

2022 journal article

Exploring public values through Twitter data associated with urban parks pre- and post- COVID-19

LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING, 227.

By: J. Huang n, M. Floyd n, L. Tateosian n & J. Hipp n

author keywords: Urban greenspaces; Social media; Big data; Topic modeling; Pandemic; Public values; GSDMM topic modeling
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 19, 2022

2022 journal article

Promoting Recreational Interests of Black Undergraduate Students Attending Historically White Institutions

RECREATIONAL SPORTS JOURNAL, 46(1), 52–63.

By: K. Howard n, J. Bocarro n, M. Floyd n & H. Sanderson*

author keywords: sport; diversity; wellness; fitness; campus recreation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 14, 2022

2022 article

Slow violence in public parks in the US: can we escape our troubling past?

Lee, K. J. J., Fernandez, M., Scott, D., & Floyd, M. (2022, January 15). SOCIAL & CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY, Vol. 1.

By: K. Lee n, M. Fernandez*, D. Scott* & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Public parks; environmental justice; gentrification; elitism; eugenics; racism
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 18, 2022

2021 journal article

Black Philanthropy and National Parks: Giving Green to Give Black

JOURNAL OF PARK AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION, 39(4), 95–110.

By: A. Sene-Harper*, M. Floyd n & A. Hicks*

author keywords: National parks; philanthropy; Black philanthropy; stewardship; African Americans
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 20, 2021

2021 article

Gender, work, and tourism in the Guatemalan Highlands

LaPan, C., Morais, D. B., Wallace, T., Barbieri, C., & Floyd, M. F. (2021, July 6). JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, Vol. 7.

By: C. LaPan*, D. Morais n, T. Wallace n, C. Barbieri n & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Free-listing; cultural consensus; gender; employment; tourism; women
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 21, 2021

2021 journal article

Land use diversity and park use in New York City

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS, 22.

By: D. Fry, J. Hipp n, C. Alberico n, J. Huang n, G. Lovasi & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Park use; Land-use diversity; Physical activity; Soparc; Built environment
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 6, 2021

2021 journal article

Trauma and Transgression in Nature-Based Leisure

FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING, 3.

By: A. Dietsch*, E. Jazi*, M. Floyd n, D. Ross-Winslow* & N. Sexton*

author keywords: trauma; transgression; nature-based activities; leisure; public lands management; outdoor recreation; constraints; barriers
TL;DR: The voices and experiences of people who have transgressed significant historical trauma and long sought lasting change and equitable outcomes for all are center in this article. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 10, 2022

2020 journal article

A national research agenda supporting green schoolyard development and equitable access to nature

ELEMENTA-SCIENCE OF THE ANTHROPOCENE, 8(1).

By: K. Stevenson n, R. Moore n, N. Cosco n, M. Floyd n, W. Sullivan*, L. Brink*, D. Gerstein*, C. Jordan*, J. Zaplatosch

author keywords: Green schoolyards; Education; Policy; Research agenda; Children & nature; Sustainable communities
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 4, 2020

2019 journal article

Building evidence to reduce inequities in youth physical activity and obesity: Introduction to the Physical Activity Research Center (PARC) Special Section

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 129.

author keywords: Exercise; Children; Adolescents; Health equity; Race; Ethnicity; Rural
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Exercise / physiology; Health Status Disparities; Humans; Obesity / prevention & control
TL;DR: This guest editorial introduces the rationale and goals of the Physical Activity Research Center and provides an overview of the five papers in this Special Section plus six commissioned studies intended to inform advocacy efforts. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2019 journal article

How Does Park Use and Physical Activity Differ between Childhood and Adolescence? A Focus on Gender and Race-Ethnicity

Journal of Urban Health, 96(5), 692–702.

By: O. Marquet n, J. Hipp n, C. Alberico n, J. Huang n, E. Mazak n, D. Fry*, G. Lovasi*, M. Floyd n

Contributors: O. Marquet n, J. Hipp n, C. Alberico n, J. Huang n, E. Mazak n, D. Fry*, G. Lovasi*, M. Floyd n

author keywords: Park use; Park physical activity; Children; Teenagers; Race-ethnicity; SOPARC
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Black or African American; Age Factors; Asian People; Child; Child, Preschool; Ethnicity / statistics & numerical data; Exercise; Female; Hispanic or Latino; Humans; Male; New York City; Parks, Recreational / statistics & numerical data; Poverty Areas; Racial Groups / statistics & numerical data; Sex Factors; Young Adult
TL;DR: Teenagers of both genders and most race/ethnicity groups were less likely to be in a park and had lower per capita energy expenditure, compared with children, and Asian and Latino females showed the greatest divergence between childhood and adolescence. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: November 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Neighborhood characteristics associated with park use and park-based physical activity among children in low-income diverse neighborhoods in New York City

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 131.

By: J. Huang n, J. Hipp n, O. Marquet n, C. Alberico n, D. Fry*, E. Mazak n, G. Lovasi*, W. Robinson*, M. Floyd n

Contributors: J. Huang n, J. Hipp n, O. Marquet n, C. Alberico n, D. Fry*, E. Mazak n, G. Lovasi*, W. Robinson*, M. Floyd n

author keywords: Urban green space; Recreation; Exercise; Built environment; Health disparities; Social equity
MeSH headings : Child; Child, Preschool; Crime; Environment Design; Ethnicity / statistics & numerical data; Exercise / physiology; Female; Humans; Male; New York City; Parks, Recreational / statistics & numerical data; Poverty; Recreation; Residence Characteristics
TL;DR: Results for Asian, Latino, and African American children indicated that higher levels of LUM and pedestrian-friendly streets were associated with greater numbers of children in parks and higher MVPA across all three groups, and quality of environment was positively associated with MVPA. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 11, 2020

2019 journal article

Park use preferences and physical activity among ethnic minority children in low-income neighborhoods in New York City

Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 38, 346–353.

By: O. Marquet n, J. Aaron Hipp n, C. Alberico n, J. Huang n, D. Fry*, E. Mazak n, G. Lovasi*, M. Floyd n

author keywords: Park use; Physical activity; Race-ethnicity; Low income; SOPARC
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: March 18, 2019

2019 journal article

Racial and Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion Efforts of Public Park and Recreation Agencies

JOURNAL OF PARK AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION, 38(1), 88–105.

By: K. Lee n, J. Casper* & M. Floyd*

author keywords: Public parks and recreation; race and ethnicity; marketing; escalator concept
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 14, 2020

2019 journal article

Scholarship on Race and Ethnicity: Assessing Contributions to Leisure Theory and Practice

The Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 37(1), 80–94.

By: M. Floyd n & M. Stodolska

author keywords: Diversity; equity; social justice
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 25, 2019

2019 journal article

Short-term associations between objective crime, park-use, and park-based physical activity in low-income neighborhoods

Preventive Medicine, 126, 105735.

By: O. Marquet n, J. Hipp n, C. Alberico n, J. Huang n, D. Fry*, E. Mazak n, G. Lovasi*, M. Floyd n

Contributors: O. Marquet n, J. Hipp n, C. Alberico n, J. Huang n, D. Fry*, E. Mazak n, G. Lovasi*, M. Floyd n

author keywords: Crime; Park use; Park physical activity; Crime reports; Children park use
MeSH headings : Adult; Child; Child, Preschool; Crime / statistics & numerical data; Environment Design; Exercise; Female; Humans; Male; New York City; Parks, Recreational; Poverty; Recreation; Residence Characteristics
TL;DR: Overall, there was a consistent negative association between crime and park use, and crimes proved to be associated with child park use to a greater degree. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 30, 2019

2019 journal article

Use of SOPARC to assess physical activity in parks: do race/ethnicity, contextual conditions, and settings of the target area, affect reliability?

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 19(1).

By: O. Marquet*, J. Hipp n, C. Alberico n, J. Huang n, D. Fry*, E. Mazak n, G. Lovasi*, M. Floyd n

Contributors: O. Marquet*, J. Hipp n, C. Alberico n, J. Huang n, D. Fry*, E. Mazak n, G. Lovasi*, M. Floyd n

author keywords: SOPARC; Reliability; Observational; Park use; Park physical activity; Race/ethnicity
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Child, Preschool; Ethnicity / statistics & numerical data; Exercise; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Middle Aged; New York City; Observation; Parks, Recreational / statistics & numerical data; Racial Groups / statistics & numerical data; Reproducibility of Results; Seasons; Young Adult
TL;DR: SOPARC training should aim to improve reliability when assessing concurrent measures such as physical activity, race/ethnicity, age, and sex, and observing crowded park areas with many active users areas may require more observation practice hours. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 20, 2020

2019 journal article

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.

By: C. Schultz*, J. Bocarro n, K. Lee n, A. Sene-Harper*, M. Fearn n & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Diversity; inclusion; National Park Service; organizational culture; relevancy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 18, 2019

2018 journal article

An exploratory study of perceived safety in a neighborhood park using immersive virtual environments

Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 35, 72–81.

By: P. Baran n, P. Tabrizian n, Y. Zhai*, J. Smith* & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Enclosure; Immersive virtual environments; Perceived safety; Urban park; Vegetation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: October 16, 2018

2018 journal article

Associations Between Worksite Walkability, Greenness, and Physical Activity Around Work

Environment and Behavior, 9(2), 001391651879716.

author keywords: worksite environment; physical activity; walkability; greenness; accelerometry; global positioning systems
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 7, 2019

2018 journal article

Black Spaces/White Spaces: Black Lives, Leisure, and Life Politics

Leisure Sciences, 40(4), 267–287.

By: H. Pinckney*, R. Mowatt*, C. Outley*, A. Brown*, M. Floyd n & K. Black*

author keywords: Black Twitter; counter narratives; critical technocultural discourse analysis; race; White space
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 7, 2019

2018 journal article

Outdoor Time, Screen Time, and Connection to Nature: Troubling Trends Among Rural Youth?

Environment and Behavior, 10, 001391651880668.

Contributors: L. Larson n, R. Szczytko n, E. Bowers*, L. Stephens*, K. Stevenson n & M. Floyd n

author keywords: children; nature; media use; outdoor recreation; race; ethnicity
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 22, 2019

2018 journal article

Policy and Practice-Relevant Youth Physical Activity Research Center Agenda

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 15(8), 626–634.

By: N. Botchwey n, M. Floyd n, K. Pollack Porter n, C. Cutter n, C. Spoon n, T. Schmid n, T. Conway n, J. Hipp n ...

author keywords: exercise; obesity; health disparities
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Body Weight / physiology; Child; Exercise / physiology; Humans; Male; Motivation; Pediatric Obesity / pathology; Policy; Rural Population / statistics & numerical data; Sedentary Behavior; United States
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 7, 2019

2018 journal article

Relationships between Characteristics of Urban Green Land Cover and Mental Health in U.S. Metropolitan Areas

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(2), 340.

Contributors: W. Tsai n, M. McHale*, V. Jennings*, O. Marquet n, J. Hipp n, Y. Leung n, M. Floyd n

author keywords: green land cover; urban forests; urbanization; landscape
MeSH headings : Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; Cross-Sectional Studies; Environment; Health Status; Humans; Logistic Models; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Mental Disorders / etiology; Mental Health; Risk Factors; United States / epidemiology; Urbanization
TL;DR: Findings suggest different types of landscape characteristics may have different roles in improving mental health, and individual measures of landscape patterns showed stronger associations with mental health than percent total cover alone. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Relationships between urban green land cover and human health at different spatial resolutions

Urban Ecosystems, 22(2), 315–324.

By: W. Tsai n, Y. Leung n, M. McHale*, M. Floyd n & B. Reich n

Contributors: W. Tsai n, Y. Leung n, M. McHale*, M. Floyd n & B. Reich n

author keywords: MAUP; Landscape metrics; Life expectancy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: April 9, 2019

2017 journal article

A People’s History of Leisure Studies: Old Knowledge, New Knowledge and The Philadelphia Negro as a Foundational Text

International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure, 1(1), 55–73.

By: R. Mowatt*, M. Floyd n & K. Hylton*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 7, 2019

2017 journal article

Emerging issues in urban ecology: implications for research, social justice, human health, and well-being

Population and Environment, 39(1), 69–86.

By: V. Jennings*, M. Floyd n, D. Shanahan, C. Coutts* & A. Sinykin*

Contributors: V. Jennings*, M. Floyd n, D. Shanahan, C. Coutts* & A. Sinykin*

author keywords: Green space; Urban ecology; Public health; Nature; Well-being
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 chapter

DuSable Museum Case Study

In D. Kivel & I. Schneider (Eds.), Diversity issues and the recreation profession: Organization perspectives. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

By: R. Mowatt, M. Ostermeyer & M. Floyd

Ed(s): D. Kivel & I. Schneider

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2016 journal article

Potential Measures for Linking Park and Trail Systems to Public Health

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 34(1), 4–23.

By: C. Schultz n, R. Layton n, M. Edwards n, J. Bacarro n, R. Moore n, S. Tepperberg*, A. Bality*, M. Floyd n

author keywords: Parks; trails; surveillance; metrics; park and trail system planning
TL;DR: The intent of this study is to identify validated metrics, which link parks and trails to public health goals, which could be used to inform policies, practices, guidelines, and other strategies for the allocation and management of parks and Trails. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: June 7, 2019

2016 chapter

Race, ethnicity and immigrant in leisure research: prospects and challenges

In G. Walker, D. Scott, & M. Stodolska (Eds.), Leisure matters: The state and future of leisure studies. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

By: M. Stodolska & M. Floyd

Ed(s): G. Walker, D. Scott & M. Stodolska

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2016 journal article

Shared use agreements and leisure time physical activity in North Carolina public schools

Preventive Medicine, 95, S10–S16.

By: T. Carlton n, M. Kanters n, J. Bocarro n, M. Floyd n, M. Edwards n & L. Suau*

Contributors: T. Carlton n, M. Kanters n, J. Bocarro n, M. Floyd n, M. Edwards n & L. Suau*

author keywords: Physical activity; SOPARC; Shared use agreements; Schools; Rural; Sport
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Child; Community-Institutional Relations; Cooperative Behavior; Cross-Sectional Studies; Exercise; Female; Humans; Leisure Activities; Male; North Carolina; Observation; Regression Analysis; Residence Characteristics / statistics & numerical data; Schools / statistics & numerical data; Sex Distribution; Social Class; Sports and Recreational Facilities / statistics & numerical data; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: Findings indicated that although schools had a policy of shared or open use, most facilities were empty during non-school hours, and formal programming was positively associated with both use and PA levels. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Social stratification in fishing participation in the United States: A multiple hierarchy stratification perspective

Journal of Leisure Research, 48(3), 245–263.

By: K. Lee, D. Scott, M. Floyd & M. Edwards

Contributors: K. Lee, D. Scott, M. Floyd & M. Edwards

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2016 chapter

Taking critical stances on race and ethnicity in recreation and tourism

In D. Kivel & I. Schneider (Eds.), Diversity issues and the recreation profession: Organization perspectives (pp. 183–208). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

By: R. Mowatt, M. Ostermeyer & M. Floyd

Ed(s): D. Kivel & I. Schneider

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2015 journal article

Social and Environmental Factors Related to Boys’ and Girls’ Park-Based Physical Activity

Preventing Chronic Disease, 12(E97).

By: J. Bocarro n, M. Floyd n, W. Smith n, M. Edwards n, C. Schultz n, P. Baran n, R. Moore n, N. Cosco n, L. Suau*

Contributors: J. Bocarro n, M. Floyd n, W. Smith n, M. Edwards n, C. Schultz n, P. Baran n, R. Moore n, N. Cosco n, L. Suau*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Age Factors; Catchment Area, Health; Child; Child, Preschool; Energy Metabolism; Environment Design; Ethnicity / statistics & numerical data; Female; Health Promotion / methods; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Logistic Models; Male; Motor Activity / physiology; North Carolina; Parent-Child Relations; Play and Playthings; Public Facilities / statistics & numerical data; Recreation; Sedentary Behavior / ethnology; Sex Factors; Social Environment; Walking / physiology
TL;DR: Activity area and social correlates of park-based physical activity were similar for boys and girls; findings for formal park programming, age, and number of facilities were mixed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Urban Vegetative Cover Fragmentation in the US Associations With Physical Activity and BMI

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 50(4), 509–517.

By: W. Tsai n, M. Floyd n, Y. Leung n, M. McHale n & B. Reich n

Contributors: W. Tsai n, M. Floyd n, Y. Leung n, M. McHale n & B. Reich n

MeSH headings : Body Mass Index; Ecosystem; Environment Design; Exercise / physiology; Forests; Humans; Regression Analysis; United States; Urban Health; Urbanization
TL;DR: Forest land cover and some degree of fragmentation are associated with population physical activity and BMI at the county scale in the U.S. and future studies should examine how built environments and varying land cover configurations influencePhysical activity and weight status. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Afterschool shared use of public school facilities for physical activity in North Carolina

Preventive Medicine, 69(S), S44–S48.

By: M. Kanters n, J. Bocarro n, R. Moore n, M. Floyd n & T. Carlton n

Contributors: M. Kanters n, J. Bocarro n, R. Moore n, M. Floyd n & T. Carlton n

author keywords: Shared use; Joint use; Public schools; After school; Physical activity
MeSH headings : Black or African American; Community-Institutional Relations; Health Surveys; Humans; Logistic Models; Motor Activity; North Carolina; Policy; Poverty; Public Facilities / statistics & numerical data; Schools / organization & administration; Schools / statistics & numerical data; Sports / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: Schools may be more accommodating to shared use partnerships and community organizations seeking to use indoor school facilities or athletic fields should be prepared to complete a formal written agreement. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 chapter

Conclusions and emerging issues

In M. Stodolska, K. J. Shinew, M. F. Floyd, & G. J. Walker (Eds.), Race, ethnicity, and leisure: Perspectives on research, theory, and practice (pp. 297–305). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

By: M. Floyd, G. Walker, M. Stodolska & K. Shinew

Ed(s): M. Stodolska, K. Shinew, M. Floyd & G. Walker

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 2, 2021

2014 chapter

Discrimination in leisure contexts

In M. Stodolska, K. J. Shinew, M. F. Floyd, & G. J. Walker (Eds.), Race, ethnicity, and leisure: Perspectives on research, theory, and practice (pp. 177–189). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

By: I. Sharaievska, M. Stodolska & M. Floyd

Ed(s): M. Stodolska, K. Shinew, M. Floyd & G. Walker

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 2, 2021

2014 journal article

Disparities in Built and Natural Features of Urban Parks: Comparisons by Neighborhood Level Race/Ethnicity and Income

Journal of Urban Health, 91(5), 894–907.

By: C. Bruton* & M. Floyd n

Contributors: C. Bruton* & M. Floyd n

author keywords: Disparities; Park characteristics; Built environment
MeSH headings : Environment; Humans; Income / statistics & numerical data; Minority Groups / statistics & numerical data; North Carolina; Observer Variation; Public Facilities / statistics & numerical data; Recreation; Residence Characteristics / statistics & numerical data; Socioeconomic Factors
TL;DR: Examination of natural and built park characteristics across areas of different race/ethnicity and income composition showed some evidence of disparities in park characteristics that can inform park policy and design as well as renovations and maintenance procedures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 17, 2019

2014 journal article

Incorporating Physical Activity Measures Into Environmental Monitoring of National Parks: An Example From Yosemite

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 11(7), 1284–1290.

By: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung* & M. Floyd*

Contributors: C. Walden-Schreiner n, Y. Leung* & M. Floyd*

author keywords: active living; behavior mapping; energy expenditure; park management; monitoring protocols
MeSH headings : California; Energy Metabolism; Environment; Environmental Monitoring / methods; Exercise; Female; Health Behavior; Humans; Life Style; Male; Metabolic Equivalent; Obesity / epidemiology; Research Design
TL;DR: Data leveraged in this study provide park managers an example of adapting existing monitoring programs to incorporate indicators relevant to physical activity evaluation and how physical activity may impact resource conditions in national parks. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 chapter

Leisure among African Americans

In M. Stodolska, K. J. Shinew, M. F. Floyd, & G. J. Walker (Eds.), Race, ethnicity, and leisure: Perspectives on research, theory, and practice (pp. 53–74). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

By: M. Floyd & R. Mowatt

Ed(s): M. Stodolska, K. Shinew, M. Floyd & G. Walker

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 2, 2021

2014 journal article

Outside-of-school time obesity prevention and treatment interventions in African American youth

Obesity Reviews, 15, 26–45.

author keywords: Health inequity; nutrition; overweight; physical activity
MeSH headings : Achievement; Adolescent; Black or African American / psychology; Black or African American / statistics & numerical data; Body Mass Index; Child; Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Diet, Reducing / methods; Diet, Reducing / psychology; Evidence-Based Medicine; Exercise / psychology; Fruit; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Holidays; Humans; Pediatric Obesity / prevention & control; Pediatric Obesity / psychology; United States / epidemiology; Vegetables; Weight Loss
TL;DR: Overall findings suggest that after‐school and summer programmes, alone or perhaps in combination, offer potential benefits for African American youth and could favourably influence diet and physical activity behaviour. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 book

Race, ethnicity, and leisure: Perspectives on research, theory, and practice

Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

By: M. Stodolska, K. Shinew, M. Floyd & G. Walker

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 2, 2021

2014 journal article

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.

By: M. Kanters n, J. Bocarro n, M. Filardo, M. Edwards*, T. McKenzie* & M. Floyd n

Contributors: M. Kanters n, J. Bocarro n, M. Filardo, M. Edwards*, T. Mckenzie* & M. Floyd n

author keywords: school facility costs; school facilities; afterschool physical activity
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Exercise; Female; Health Promotion / economics; Health Promotion / organization & administration; Humans; Male; Organizations / economics; Organizations / organization & administration; Schools / economics; Schools / organization & administration; Sex Factors
TL;DR: These results suggest partnerships between schools and other community agencies to share facilities and create new opportunities for afterschool physical activity programs are a promising health promotion strategy. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Social Justice as an Integrating Force for Leisure Research

LEISURE SCIENCES, 36(4), 379–387.

By: M. Floyd n

Contributors: M. Floyd n

author keywords: community-based research; methods; research paradigms
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 chapter

Theoretical frameworks in leisure research on race and ethnicity

In M. Stodolska, K. J. Shinew, M. F. Floyd, & G. J. Walker (Eds.), Race, ethnicity, and leisure: Perspectives on research, theory, and practice (pp. 9–19). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

By: M. Floyd & M. Stodolska

Ed(s): M. Stodolska, K. Shinew, M. Floyd & G. Walker

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 2, 2021

2014 journal article

Tourism and recreation research along the natural-rural-urban gradient: Global trends and implications for China

Tourism Tribune, 29(6), 3–5.

By: Y. Leung, C. Barbieri & M. Floyd

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 16, 2019

2014 journal article

Visitor services staff perceptions of strategies to encourage diversity at two urban national parks

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 32(3), 15–28.

By: D. Santucci, M. Floyd, J. Bocarro & K. Henderson

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 2, 2021

2013 journal article

Park Use Among Youth and Adults: Examination of Individual, Social, and Urban Form Factors

Environment & Behavior, 46(6), 768–800.

By: P. Baran n, W. Smith n, R. Moore n, M. Floyd n, J. Bocarro n, N. Cosco n, T. Danninger n

Contributors: P. Baran n, W. Smith n, R. Moore n, M. Floyd n, J. Bocarro n, N. Cosco n, T. Danninger n

author keywords: neighborhood park use; crime; urban form; street connectivity; pedestrian infrastructure
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Physical Activity Constraints among Latinos Identifying Clusters and Acculturation Differences

JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH, 45(1), 74–90.

By: M. Harrolle n, M. Floyd n, J. Casper n, K. Kelley n & C. Bruton n

Contributors: M. Harrolle n, M. Floyd n, J. Casper n, K. Kelley n & C. Bruton n

author keywords: Latinos; constraints; physical activity; recreation; acculturation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

The urban growth machine, central place theory and access to open space

City, Culture and Society, 4(2), 87–98.

By: J. Smith n & M. Floyd n

Contributors: J. Smith n & M. Floyd n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Urban Adolescents' Perceptions of their Neighborhood Physical Activity Environments

LEISURE SCIENCES, 35(2), 167–183.

By: S. Slater*, M. Fitzgibbon* & M. Floyd n

Contributors: S. Slater*, M. Fitzgibbon* & M. Floyd n

author keywords: adolescents; marginalized populations; obesity and overweight; parks; physical activity
TL;DR: Focus groups with low-income urban Black and Latino adolescents were conducted to identify whether these adolescents were physically active, in what settings, and what features of the settings were important for encouraging their physical activity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Contributions of the community stakeholder park audit tool

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 42(3), 332–333.

By: M. Floyd n

Contributors: M. Floyd n

MeSH headings : Data Collection / methods; Female; Health Promotion / methods; Humans; Male; Public Facilities; Residence Characteristics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2012 journal article

Energy Expenditure Associated With the Use of Neighborhood Parks in 2 Cities

JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE, 18(5), 440–444.

By: L. Suau*, M. Floyd*, J. Spengler*, J. Maddock* & P. Gobster*

Contributors: L. Suau*, M. Floyd*, J. Spengler*, J. Maddock* & P. Gobster*

author keywords: energy expenditure; physical activity; population energy balance; public parks
MeSH headings : Censuses; Chicago; Child; Energy Metabolism / physiology; Environment Design; Florida; Health Behavior / ethnology; Humans; Leisure Activities; Play and Playthings; Poverty / ethnology; Public Facilities / statistics & numerical data; Qualitative Research; Residence Characteristics / statistics & numerical data; Social Class; Urban Population
TL;DR: Public parks can contribute to population energy balance and policies to make parks available, promotions to encourage park use, and programs to encourage active use of parks are necessary to achieve this potential. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Role of Built Environments in Physical Activity, Obesity, and Cardiovascular Disease

CIRCULATION, 125(5), 729–737.

Contributors: J. Sallis n, M. Floyd n, D. Rodríguez n & B. Saelens n

author keywords: epidemiology; exercise; lifestyle; obesity; prevention
MeSH headings : Bicycling; Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control; Environment; Facility Design and Construction; Humans; Motor Activity / physiology; Obesity / prevention & control; Recreation; Walking
TL;DR: These results provide an empirical rationale for intervention and highlight the need to maintain support for the multisector, long-term efforts required to change environments, and evaluate interventions so they become ever more evidence-based. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

School Sport Participation Under Two School Sport Policies: Comparisons by Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status

Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45(S1), 113–121.

By: M. Kanters n, J. Bocarro n, M. Edwards*, J. Casper n & M. Floyd n

Contributors: M. Kanters n, J. Bocarro n, M. Edwards*, J. Casper n & M. Floyd n

author keywords: School sport delivery; Intramural sport; Physical activity; Disparities; Middle school
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Child; Data Collection; Ethnicity / psychology; Female; Gender Identity; Health Behavior; Humans; Male; Pilot Projects; Policy; Racial Groups / psychology; Schools; Social Class; Southeastern United States; Sports / psychology
TL;DR: Examination of school sport participation in middle schools with contrasting school sport delivery strategies found low-income and Black children, two groups at greater risk of physical inactivity and other negative outcomes, had greater participation in intramural programs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 17, 2019

2012 book

The effect of risk perceptions on intentions to travel in the aftermath of September 11, 2001

In Safety and Security in Tourism: Relationships, Management, and Marketing (pp. 19–38).

By: M. Floyd, H. Gibson, L. Pennington-Gray & B. Thapa

Contributors: M. Floyd, H. Gibson, L. Pennington-Gray & B. Thapa

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2011 journal article

"Just Let Me Play!"-Understanding Constraints That Limit Adolescent Sport Participation

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 8, S32–S39.

By: J. Casper n, J. Bocarro n, M. Kanters n & M. Floyd n

Contributors: J. Casper n, J. Bocarro n, M. Kanters n & M. Floyd n

author keywords: barriers; youth; middle schools
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Analysis of Variance; Community Participation; Female; Humans; Male; Socioeconomic Factors; Sports; Students / psychology; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: The sociodemographic characteristics of middle school students appear to be a significant factor in their perception of constraints to sport participation, and identifying constraints associated with sport participation can enable policy-makers and administrators to be more deliberate in channeling resources. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Correlates of park-based physical activity among children in diverse communities: Results from an observational study in two cities

American Journal of Health Promotion, 25(5).

By: J. Spengler*, M. Floyd*, J. Maddock*, P. Gobster*, L. Suau* & G. Norman*

Contributors: J. Spengler*, M. Floyd*, J. Maddock*, P. Gobster*, L. Suau* & G. Norman*

MeSH headings : Chicago; Child; Environment Design; Female; Florida; Health Behavior / ethnology; Humans; Income; Logistic Models; Male; Motor Activity; Observation; Public Facilities; Recreation; Residence Characteristics; Sex Factors
TL;DR: Children's PA was linked to modifiable social and environmental features within parks, and strategies to increase PA among children in parks should promote courts, playgrounds, informal activities, and free play. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2011 journal article

County-Level Disparities in Access to Recreational Resources and Associations with Adult Obesity

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 29(2), 39–54.

By: M. Edwards, S. Jillcott, M. Floyd & J. Moore

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 17, 2021

2011 journal article

Measurement properties of constraints to sport participation: A psychometric examination with adolescents

Leisure Sciences, 33(2), 127–146.

By: J. Casper n, J. Bocarro n, M. Kanters n & M. Floyd n

Contributors: J. Casper n, J. Bocarro n, M. Kanters n & M. Floyd n

author keywords: adolescents; barriers; constraints; invariance; measurement; middle school; sport
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 41(3), 258–265.

By: M. Floyd n, J. Bocarro n, W. Smith n, P. Baran n, R. Moore n, N. Cosco n, M. Edwards*, L. Suau*, K. Fang n

Contributors: M. Floyd n, J. Bocarro n, W. Smith n, P. Baran n, R. Moore n, N. Cosco n, M. Edwards*, L. Suau*, K. Fang n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Motor Activity; Public Facilities / statistics & numerical data; Recreation; Regression Analysis; Residence Characteristics / statistics & numerical data; Sex Factors
TL;DR: These social factors and design features should be considered in order to stimulate higher levels of park-based physical activity among children and adolescents. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Physical activity and health partnerships among park and recreation departments in North Carolina

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 29(2), 55–68.

By: C. Bruton, M. Floyd, J. Bocarro, K. Henderson, J. Casper & M. Kanters

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 17, 2021

2011 journal article

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.

By: J. Bocarro n, M. Kanters n, E. Cerin*, M. Floyd n, J. Casper n, L. Suau*, T. McKenzie*

Contributors: J. Bocarro n, M. Kanters n, E. Cerin*, M. Floyd n, J. Casper n, L. Suau*, T. McKenzie*

author keywords: Physical activity; SOPLAY; Sport; Children; Schools; Adolescents
MeSH headings : Child; Female; Health Policy; Humans; Male; Motor Activity; Racial Groups; Schools / organization & administration; Socioeconomic Factors; Sports / education
TL;DR: Sport policies, physical settings within schools, and supervision in relation to physical activity using the System for Observing Play and Leisure in Youth (SOPLAY), and descriptive results showed athletic facilities were under-utilized in all schools. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 chapter

Health disparities and physical activity, parks, and recreation

In L. Payne, G. Godbey, & B. E. Ainsworth (Eds.), Leisure, health, and wellness: Making the connections. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

By: M. Whitt-Glover & M. Floyd

Ed(s): L. Payne, G. Godbey & B. Ainsworth

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 17, 2021

2010 journal article

Parks Promoting Physical Activity: Synthesis of Findings From Interventions in Seven National Parks

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 7(SUPPL.1), S67–S81.

By: C. Hoehner*, R. Brownson, D. Allen, J. Gramann, T. Behrens, M. Floyd*, J. Leahy, J. Liddle ...

Contributors: C. Hoehner*, R. Brownson, D. Allen, J. Gramann, T. Behrens, M. Floyd*, J. Leahy, J. Liddle ...

author keywords: active living; social marketing; recreation; leisure studies; parks management
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Confidence Intervals; Cooperative Behavior; Data Collection; Female; Health Promotion; Humans; Leisure Activities; Life Style; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; Multivariate Analysis; Odds Ratio; Prevalence; Qualitative Research; Recreation; Social Marketing; United States
TL;DR: Enhancements and replication of these programs represents a promising opportunity for improving partnerships between public health and recreation to increase physical activity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Adaptation of the System for Observing Physical Activity and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) to Assess Age Groupings of Children

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 6(6), 699–707.

By: J. Bocarro n, M. Floyd*, R. Moore*, P. Baran, T. Danninger, W. Smith*, N. Cosco*

Contributors: J. Bocarro n, M. Floyd*, R. Moore*, P. Baran, T. Danninger, W. Smith*, N. Cosco*

author keywords: direct observation; children; measurement; reliability; parks
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adolescent Development; Age Factors; Child; Child Development; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Motor Activity; Observation; Play and Playthings; Public Facilities; Recreation
TL;DR: The reliability of measuring PA among children by segmenting children by 3 age groups was established and this approach is recommended for future studies ofPA among children in parks and other outdoor environments. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Disparities in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Among US Children and Adolescents: Prevalence, Correlates, and Intervention Implications

JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY, 30(SUPPL. 1), S309–S334.

By: M. Whitt-Glover*, W. Taylor*, M. Floyd n, M. Yore*, A. Yancey* & C. Matthews*

Contributors: M. Whitt-Glover*, W. Taylor*, M. Floyd n, M. Yore*, A. Yancey* & C. Matthews*

author keywords: youth; exercise; ethnic minority; African American; Black; Latino
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Black or African American; Body Mass Index; Child; Data Collection; Ethnicity; Exercise; Female; Health Behavior; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Health Status Disparities; Humans; Male; Motor Activity; Prevalence; United States; Young Adult
TL;DR: Differences in physical activity participation and sedentary behaviors among youth in the United States, provides intervention implications, and offers recommendations for future research focused on reducing disparities related to levels of physical activity are described. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Measurement of Park and Recreation Environments That Support Physical Activity in Low-Income Communities of Color: Highlights of Challenges and Recommendations

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 36(4), S156–S160.

By: M. Floyd n, W. Taylor* & M. Whitt-Glover*

Contributors: M. Floyd n, W. Taylor* & M. Whitt-Glover*

MeSH headings : Black or African American; Environment; Environmental Monitoring / methods; Humans; Motor Activity; Poverty / ethnology; Recreation; Socioeconomic Factors; United States
TL;DR: This paper briefly reviews recently developed approaches for measuring physical environments within public parks and recreation areas and critiques the capacity of these approaches to advance an understanding of how parks and Recreation settings contribute to physical activity in low-income communities of color. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Physical activity promotion in North Carolina: Perceptions of public park and recreation directors

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27(1), 1–16.

By: J. Bocarro, J. Casper, K. Henderson, M. Floyd, R. Moore, M. Kanters, K. Laven, M. Edwards

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 17, 2021

2009 journal article

Southeast Raleigh Minority Faith-based Health Promotion Project

Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 7(S1), 87–98.

By: N. Warren*, P. Moorman*, M. Dunn*, C. Mitchell*, A. Fisher* & M. Floyd n

TL;DR: The projects demonstrated the feasibility of collaboration among faith-based organizations, community residents and government agencies to promote physical activity and healthful eating among families by creating physical changes in the environment and implementing educational and walking programs in low income communities. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 17, 2021

2008 article

Active living research in diverse and disadvantaged communities

Floyd, M. F., Crespo, C. J., & Sallis, J. F. (2008, April). AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, Vol. 34, pp. 271–274.

By: M. Floyd n, C. Crespo* & J. Sallis*

Contributors: M. Floyd n, C. Crespo* & J. Sallis*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Child; Disabled Persons; Female; Health Status Disparities; Humans; Leisure Activities / economics; Male; Minority Groups; Motor Activity; Obesity / economics; Poverty; Social Class; Vulnerable Populations
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 article

Environmental and social correlates of physical activity in neighborhood parks: An observational study in Tampa and Chicago

LEISURE SCIENCES, Vol. 30, pp. 360–375.

By: M. Floyd n, J. Spengler*, J. Maddock*, P. Gobster* & L. Suau*

Contributors: M. Floyd n, J. Spengler*, J. Maddock*, P. Gobster* & L. Suau*

author keywords: active living; built environment; health benefits; neighborhood diversity; observational methods; SOPLAY; urban parks
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Park-based physical activity in diverse communities of two US cities - An observational study

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 34(4), 299–305.

By: M. Floyd n, J. Spengler*, J. Maddock*, P. Gobster* & L. Suau*

Contributors: M. Floyd n, J. Spengler*, J. Maddock*, P. Gobster* & L. Suau*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Chicago; Child; Female; Florida; Health Behavior / ethnology; Humans; Income; Leisure Activities; Male; Motor Activity; Observation; Public Facilities; Residence Characteristics; Sex Factors
TL;DR: While differences in park-based physical activity by neighborhood income and racial/ethnic composition were observed, these differences can more likely be attributed to the types of designated activity areas that support physical activity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Research on race and ethnicity in leisure studies: A review of five major journals

Journal of Leisure Research, 40(1), 1–22.

By: M. Floyd n, J. Bocarro n & T. Thompson n

Contributors: M. Floyd n, J. Bocarro n & T. Thompson n

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 chapter

Trends and Research on Race, Ethnicity, and Leisure: Implications for Management

In M. Allison & I. Schneider (Eds.), Diversity and the recreation profession : organizational perspectives (Rev., pp. 109–210). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

By: M. Floyd & L. Nicholas

Ed(s): M. Allison & I. Schneider

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2021

2007 journal article

African-American and Anglo anglers' attitudes toward the catch-related aspects of fishing

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 12(4), 227–239.

By: K. Hunt*, M. Floyd n & R. Ditton*

Contributors: K. Hunt*, M. Floyd n & R. Ditton*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2007 journal article

Constraints to outdoor recreation: A multiple hierarchy stratification perspective

Leisure Sciences, 29(3), 227–246.

By: K. Shores*, D. Scott* & M. Floyd n

Contributors: K. Shores*, D. Scott* & M. Floyd n

author keywords: constraints; logistic regression; multiple hierarchy stratification; outdoor recreation; status characteristics
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2007 journal article

Environmental justice: a framework for collaboration between the public health and parks and recreation fields to study disparities in physical activity.

Journal of Physical Activity &Amp; Health, 4 Suppl 1. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34548425988&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: W. Taylor, M. Floyd, M. Whitt-Glover & J. Brooks

Contributors: W. Taylor, M. Floyd, M. Whitt-Glover & J. Brooks

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2007 journal article

Research on race and ethnicity in leisure: Anticipating the fourth wave

Leisure/Loisir, 31(1), 245–254.

By: M. Floyd n

Contributors: M. Floyd n

Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 17, 2019

2006 journal article

A tale of two towns: Black and white municipalities respond to urban growth in the South Carolina Lowcountry

Human Ecology Review, 13(1), 23–38. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33646241043&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: C. Johnson & M. Floyd

Contributors: C. Johnson & M. Floyd

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2006 article

Race and ethnicity in leisure behavior: Where have we been and where do we need to go?

LEISURE SCIENCES, Vol. 28, pp. 403–408.

By: K. Shinew*, M. Stodolska*, M. Floyd n, D. Hibbler*, M. Allison*, C. Johnson*, C. Santos*

Contributors: K. Shinew*, M. Stodolska*, M. Floyd n, D. Hibbler*, M. Allison*, C. Johnson*, C. Santos*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Social stratification in recreational fishing participation: Research and policy implications

LEISURE SCIENCES, 28(4), 351–368.

By: M. Floyd n, L. Nicholas*, I. Lee*, J. Lee* & D. Scott*

Contributors: M. Floyd n, L. Nicholas*, I. Lee*, J. Lee* & D. Scott*

author keywords: age; anglers; ethnicity; gender; race; socioeconomic status
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

Contributions of leisure studies and recreation and park management research to the active living agenda

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 28(2 SUPPL. 2), 150–158.

By: G. Godbey*, L. Caldwell*, M. Floyd* & L. Payne*

Contributors: G. Godbey*, L. Caldwell*, M. Floyd* & L. Payne*

MeSH headings : Bicycling; Exercise / psychology; Humans; Leisure Activities; Public Policy; Research; Transportation; United States; Walking
TL;DR: The origins of leisure studies and the study of recreation behavior and park use and their potential contribution to active living research are examined and a list of recommendations to integrate these and other considerations into transdisciplinary research on active living are made. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2005 chapter

Racial Inequality and Constraints to Leisure in the Post-Civil Rights Era: Toward an Alternative Framework

In E. L. Jackson (Ed.), Constraints to Leisure (pp. 35–51). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

By: K. Shinew & M. Floyd

Ed(s): E. Jackson

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2021

2004 journal article

Profiling risk perceptions of tourists

Annals of Tourism Research, 31(4), 1051–1054.

By: M. Floyd* & L. Pennington-Gray*

Contributors: M. Floyd* & L. Pennington-Gray*

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2004 chapter

Race, ethnicity and culture – implications for resource management: An overview and synthesis

In M. Manfredo, J. Vaske, B. Bruyere, D. Field, & P. Brown (Eds.), Society and natural resources: A summary of knowledge (pp. 71–92). Jefferson City, MO: Modern Litho.

By: M. Floyd

Ed(s): M. Manfredo, J. Vaske, B. Bruyere, D. Field & P. Brown

Event: 10th International Symposium on Society and Natural Resource Management at Keystone, CO on June 2-6, 2004

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2021

2004 journal article

The effect of risk perceptions on intentions to travel in the aftermath of september 11, 2001

Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 15(2-3), 19–38.

Contributors: M. Floyd*, H. Gibson*, L. Pennington-Gray* & B. Thapa*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2004 journal article

Understanding the relationship between race and leisure activities and constraints: Exploring an alternative framework

Leisure Sciences, 26(2), 181–199.

By: K. Shinew*, M. Floyd* & D. Parry*

Contributors: K. Shinew*, M. Floyd* & D. Parry*

author keywords: constraints; leisure models; race; racial variations; resistance
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2004 journal article

Visualizing leisure

Journal of Leisure Research, 36(4), 445–460. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-12344265727&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: W. Stewart & M. Floyd

Contributors: W. Stewart & M. Floyd

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2002 journal article

Coming to terms with environmental justice in outdoor recreation: A conceptual discussion with research implications

Leisure Sciences, 24(1), 59–77.

By: M. Floyd* & C. Johnson

Contributors: M. Floyd* & C. Johnson

author keywords: environmental justice; equity; environmental racism; outdoor recreation; tourism development; policy
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2002 chapter

Deconstructing diversity in leisure studies

In D. K. Hibbler (Ed.), Unsilencing the dialogue: Voices of minority faculty (pp. 75–83). Miami, FL: Florida International University Center for Urban Education and Innovation.

By: M. Floyd

Ed(s): D. Hibbler

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2021

2002 journal article

Environmental socialization: Quantitative tests of the childhood play hypothesis

Environment and Behavior, 34(6), 795–818.

By: R. Bixler*, M. Floyd* & W. Hammitt*

Contributors: R. Bixler*, M. Floyd* & W. Hammitt*

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2002 journal article

The Relationship Between Information Use and Park Awareness: A Study of Urban Park Users

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 20(1), 22–41.

By: I. Lee, M. Floyd & K. Shinew

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2021

2002 journal article

The home they live in: Inner city children's views on the influence of parenting strategies on their leisure behavior

Leisure Sciences, 24(2), 161–179.

By: C. Outley* & M. Floyd*

Contributors: C. Outley* & M. Floyd*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2002 journal article

Who buys fishing and hunting licenses in texas? Results from a statewide household survey

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 7(2), 91–106.

By: M. Floyd* & I. Lee

Contributors: M. Floyd* & I. Lee

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

2001 chapter

Defining best practices in boating, fishing and stewardship education: challenges and opportunities for reaching diverse audiences

In A. J. Fedler (Ed.), Defining best practices in boating, fishing and stewardship education (pp. 87–97). Alexandria, VA: Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.

By: M. Floyd

Ed(s): A. Fedler

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 29, 2021

2001 journal article

Structural Inequalities in Outdoor Recreation Participation: A Multiple Hierarchy Stratification Perspective

Journal of Leisure Research, 33(4), 427–449.

By: K. Lee, D. Scott, M. Floyd* & M. Edwards

author keywords: outdoor recreation participation; multiple hierarchy stratification perspective; logistic regression
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Convergence and divergence in leisure style among Whites and African Americans: Toward an interracial contact hypothesis

Journal of Leisure Research, 31(4), 359–384. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0001240920&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: M. Floyd & K. Shinew

Contributors: M. Floyd & K. Shinew

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1999 journal article

Hands on or hands off? Disgust sensitivity and preference for environmental education activities

Journal of Environmental Education, 30(3), 4–11.

By: R. Bixler & M. Floyd*

Contributors: R. Bixler & M. Floyd*

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1998 journal article

Getting Beyond Marginality and Ethnicity: The Challenge for Race and Ethnic Studies in Leisure Research

Journal of Leisure Research, 30(1), 3–22.

By: M. Floyd*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 7, 2019

1997 journal article

Experience-based setting management: Implications for market segmentation of hunters

Leisure Sciences, 19(2), 113–128.

By: M. Floyd* & J. Gramann*

Contributors: M. Floyd* & J. Gramann*

author keywords: experience preference; human dimensions; hunting; market segmentation; Recreation Opportunity Spectrum; recreation setting
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1997 journal article

Nature is scary, disgusting, and uncomfortable

Environment and Behavior, 29(4), 443–467.

By: R. Bixler* & M. Floyd*

Contributors: R. Bixler* & M. Floyd*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1997 journal article

Pleasure, arousal, and dominance: Exploring affective determinants of recreation satisfaction

Leisure Sciences, 19(2), 83–96.

By: M. Floyd*

Contributors: M. Floyd*

author keywords: affect; emotion; hunting satisfaction; outdoor recreation; recreation satisfaction
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1997 journal article

The relationship between environmental concern and acceptability of environmental impacts among visitors to two U.S. national park settings

Journal of Environmental Management, 51(4), 391–412.

By: M. Floyd*, H. Jang* & F. Noe*

Contributors: M. Floyd*, H. Jang* & F. Noe*

author keywords: acceptability; environmental concern; environmental impacts; national parks; visitor management
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1996 journal article

Class polarization and leisure activity preferences of African Americans: Intragroup comparisons

Journal of Leisure Research, 28(4), 219–232. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0000928779&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: K. Shinew, M. Floyd, F. McGuire & F. Noe

Contributors: K. Shinew, M. Floyd, F. McGuire & F. Noe

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1995 journal article

Feared stimuli are expected in specific situations: The use of situationalism and fear expectancy in a self‐report measurement of fears

Journal of Clinical Psychology, 51(4), 544–547.

By: R. Bixler, M. Floyd & W. Hammitt

Contributors: R. Bixler, M. Floyd & W. Hammitt

Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1995 journal article

Gender, race, and subjective social class and their association with leisure preferences

Leisure Sciences, 17(2), 75–89.

By: K. Shinew*, M. Floyd*, F. McGuire* & F. Noe*

Contributors: K. Shinew*, M. Floyd*, F. McGuire* & F. Noe*

author keywords: RACE; SOCIAL CLASS; GENDER; CLASS POLARIZATION; MULTIPLE HIERARCHY STRATIFICATION PERSPECTIVE
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1995 journal article

Perceptions of Discrimination in a Recreation Context

Journal of Leisure Research, 27(2), 192–199.

By: M. Floyd* & J. Gramann

author keywords: ASSIMILATION; DISCRIMINATION; ETHNIC GROUP; RECREATION
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 7, 2019

1995 journal article

Way finding aids: Getting the novice into the woods

Legacy, 6, 25–29.

By: R. Bixler, C. Carlisle & M. Floyd

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 29, 2021

1994 journal article

Observed fears and discomforts among urban students on field trips to wildland areas

Journal of Environmental Education, 26(1), 24–33.

By: R. Bixler*, C. Carlisle*, W. Hammitt & M. Floyd*

Contributors: R. Bixler*, C. Carlisle*, W. Hammitt & M. Floyd*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1994 journal article

Race, Class, and Leisure Activity Preferences: Marginality and Ethnicity Revisited

Journal of Leisure Research, 26(2), 158–173.

By: M. Floyd*, K. Shinew*, F. McGuire* & F. Noe*

author keywords: RACE; SOCIAL CLASS; LEISURE; RECREATION; SUBJECTIVE SOCIAL CLASS
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 7, 2019

1993 journal article

Effects of Acculturation and Structural Assimilation in Resource-Based Recreation: The Case of Mexican Americans

Journal of Leisure Research, 25(1), 6–21.

By: M. Floyd* & J. Gramann

author keywords: ETHNICITY; ASSIMILATION; MEXICAN AMERICANS; OUTDOOR RECREATION; LEISURE BEHAVIOR
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 7, 2019

1993 journal article

Ethnic factors and the use of public outdoor recreation areas: The case of mexican americans

Leisure Sciences, 15(2), 83–98.

By: M. Floyd*, J. Gramann* & R. Saenz

Contributors: M. Floyd*, J. Gramann* & R. Saenz

author keywords: ASSIMILATION; CHICANOS; DISCRIMINATION; ETHNICITY; MARGINALITY; MEXICAN AMERICANS; OUTDOOR RECREATION; PARKS; SOCIAL DISTANCE
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 17, 2019

1993 chapter

Outdoor recreation and Mexican American ethnicity: A benefits perspective.

In A. Ewert, D. Chavez, & A. Magill (Eds.), Culture, conflict and communication in the wildland/urban interface. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.

By: J. Gramann, M. Floyd & R. Saenz

Ed(s): A. Ewert, D. Chavez & A. Magill

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 29, 2021

1993 chapter

The New Environmental Paradigm and Hispanic cultural influence.

In A. Ewert, D. Chavez, & A. Magill (Eds.), Cultural, conflict and communication in the wildland/urban interface. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.

By: M. Floyd & F. Noe

Ed(s): A. Ewert, D. Chavez & A. Magill

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 29, 2021

1992 chapter

Interpretation and Hispanic American ethnicity.

In G. E. Machlis & D. R. Field (Eds.), On Interpretation: Sociology for interpreters of natural and cultural history. Corvallis, Oregon: Oregon State University Press.

By: J. Gramann, M. Floyd & A. Ewert

Ed(s): G. Machlis & D. Field

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 29, 2021

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