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John Dattilo
John Dattilo
Professor Emeritus
Summary Statement
The purpose of my research is to understand ways to support people who encounter challenges to experiencing leisure. I teach about inclusive leisure services, leisure philosophy and theories, and research methods.
Department
Education
Email
Office Address
The Pennsylvania State University
801 Donald H. Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
801 Donald H. Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
Interests
- As a learner: to understand people’s perceptions about leisure, constraints to leisure and ways to negotiate constraints
- As a facilitator: to develop and examine effects of leisure education programs for people experiencing challenges in their leisure
- As a reviewer: to synthesize work others and I have done to develop models of understanding, including such concepts as leisure education and inclusive leisure services
- As a philosopher: to conduct philosophical inquiries associated with leisure engagement
- As an educator: to disseminate ideas that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical actions
Grants and Research Projects
- Effects of interventions on self-determination of people with disabilities and older adults relative to their leisure involvement
- Philosophical examination of connections between power, leisure, inclusion, and social justice
- Inclusive leisure services best practices