The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship, if any, between participation in a therapeutically planned recreation program and the increase in slef-esteem for physically handicapped individuals. To explore this relationship the Tenne . . .

The value of recreation activities for special populations are generally recognized by the public and governmental agencies as evidenced by increased community programs for handicapped persons. Social recreation activities also appear to have value as . . .

Although there is broad research focusing on recreational therapy and its benefits to various populations, there is limited information about municipal recreation leaders’ knowledge and perceptions of the profession and its practitioners. According to . . .