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Article: Understanding cross-ethnic interactions when using therapeutic recreation practices models
- Article from:
- Therapeutic Recreation Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 2003
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright National Recreation and Park Association Second Quarter 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate how Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists utilize therapeutic recreation practice models to manage cross-ethnic interactions in therapeutic recreation programs. The following four salient themes emerged from the data: (1) awareness and struggle of diversity issues; (2) awareness of limited diversity training; (3) importance of family and spiritual involvement; and (4) implementation of Euro-North American universal notions across culture. Future directions regarding cross-ethnic therapeutic recreation practice are provided.
KEY WORDS: Cross-Cultural Interaction, Diversity, Ethnicity, Therapeutic Recreation Practice Models
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