John Dattilo

Professor

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

Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Undergraduate Program
Graduate Program
Community Health and Well-Being
DEIB Committee

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Education

Ph.D., Leisure Studies, University of Illinois, 1984
M.S., Recreation, University of Arizona, 1981

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Phone

814-863-0720

jxd8@psu.edu

Office Address

The Pennsylvania State University
814A Donald H. Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802

Fax

814-867-1751

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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