Puerto ricans and recreation participation: Methodological, cultural, and perceptual considerations

World Leisure Journal

Volumn 44, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 46-62

  GóMez, Edwin ^a  

^a OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Ethnicity And Recreation; Methodological Approach; Park Use; Perceived Recreation Benefits; Puerto Ricans

Indexed keywords

EID: 33645637379     PISSN: 16078055     EISSN: 23334509     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/04419057.2002.9674270     Document Type: Article

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