Fenton
Assistant Professor
Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Canada
Biography
Dr. Fenton did PhD. Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB MA Adventure Education with a specialization in Experiential Education, Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona, BA Physical Education and Outdoor Education, with Distinction, Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta, Camrose, AB
Research Interest
Dr Fenton’s research interests are grounded in recreation for social inclusion and wellbeing. For example, in one project Dr Fenton explored the benefits of nature based recreation. More recently Dr Fenton has used participatory action research methods to cultivate understandings on how to create welcoming and inclusive recreation environments for individuals with mental illness. Dr Fenton has also recently undertaken a project using gender play and drag performance with LGBTQ youth to explore gender, in particular, gender identity and gender expression.
Publications
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Walker, G., & Fenton, L. (2013). Backgrounds of, and factors affecting, highly productive leisure researchers. Journal of Leisure Research, 45(4), 537-562.
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Fenton, L., White, C., Gallant, K., Hutchinson, S., Gilbert, R., Hamilton-Hinch, B. & H. Lauckner. (2016). The Benefits of Recreation for the Recovery and Social Inclusion of Individuals with Mental Illness: An Integrative Review. Leisure Sciences. 1-19.
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Fenton, L., & Walker, G. (2016). Development of the ‘Psychologically Deep Experiences (PDE) in Nature’ Scale. Leisure/Loisir. 40(1), 101-129
