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Journal Publications
Academic Publications 

- Claude Bernard -

PUBLISHED BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, BOOK REVIEWS, AND PAPERS:

 

 

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

 

Hill, E., Posey, T., Gomez, E. & Shapiro, S. College outdoor orientation programs: Evaluation their impact. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership (in press). [Impact Factor is NK; Acceptance Rate is 32.5%, National Readership]

 

Shellman, A. & ., (2017). Flourishing through resilience: Examining the impact of a college outdoor education program. (4), 59-68). https://doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2017-V35-I4-7779

 

Gómez, E. & Hill, E.  (2016). First landing state park: Participation patterns and perceived health outcomes of recreation at an urban-proximate park. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 34(1), 66-83. doi: 10.18666/JPRA-2016-V34-I1-7034 [Impact Factor is NK; Acceptance Rate is 24.5%, International Readership]

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Hill, E., Holt, J., & Ramsing, R, & Goff, J. (2016). Best practices for evaluating day camps: Using the ACA youth outcomes battery. Parks and Recreation Research Update, 51(1), 14-17.

 

Hill, E., Gagnon, R., Ramsing, R., Goff, J., Kennedy, B., & Hooker, T. (2015). Measuring the impact of medical specialty camps: Using self-determination theory. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 49(4), 310-325.

 

Hill, E., Milliken, T., Goff, J., Clark, D., & Gagnon, R. (2015). A university, municipal

recreation department, and public school collaborative model: Development and implementation of CARE Now. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 33(3), 62-75.

 

Posey, T., Hill, E., Gómez, E., McFall, M., Humenik, S., & Clifford, D. (2015). Student Adjustment to College: Examining the Impact of an Outdoor Orientation Program. Illuminare: A Student Journal in Recreation, Parks, & Leisure Studies, 13(1), 53-62.

 

Gómez, E., Baur, J.W.R., Hill, E., & Georgieve, S. (2015). Urban parks and psychological sense of community. Journal of Leisure Research, 47(3), 388-398.

 

Hill, E., Milliken, T., Goff, J., & Clark, D., (2015).  Promoting Character and Resiliency

among Elementary School Students: An Assessment of the CARE Now Program. Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice 10(1), 95-105.

 

Miller, J., Hill, E., Shellman, A., Ramsing, R., & Lawhon, B. (2014). Measuring the

effectiveness of the leave no trace PEAK program. Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice, 9(2), 55-66.

 

Goff, J., Bower, J., & Hill, E. (2014). Impacts of service learning on undergraduate

teaching assistants in an after-school program: A qualitative approach to discovery. Illuminare: A Student Journal in Recreation, Parks, & Leisure Studies, 12(1), 28-45.

 

Hill, E., Goldenberg, M., Gómez, E., Freidt, B., Fellows, S., & Hill. L. (2014).

Appalachian and pacific crest trail hikers: A comparison of benefits and motivations. Journal of Unconventional Parks, Tourism, & Recreation Research, 5(1), 9-16.

 

Williams, T., Gómez, E., Hill, E., Milliken, T., Goff, J., & Gregory, N. (2013).  The  

resiliency and attitudes skills profile: An assessment of factor structure. Illuminare: A Student Journal in Recreation, Parks, & Leisure Studies, 11(1), 16-30.

 

Miller, J., Shellman, A., Hill, E., Ramsing, R., & Lawhon, B. (2012). The development

and validation of the Leave No Trace PEAK Assessment Scale (PAS). Research in Outdoor Education, 11, 47-62. Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.

 

Brown, L., Hill, E., Shellman, A., & Gómez, E. (2012). Positive youth development: A

resiliency-based afterschool program case study.  Journal of Youth Development:   Bridging Research and Practice, 7(4), 50-62.

 

Taylor, J., Piatt J., & Malcolm T. (2012). Diabetes Camps and Self-

Determination Theory: Controlling Glycemic Level in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation (Vol. XX), 46-58.

 

Freidt, B., Appalachian Trail Hiking Motivations and Means-end Theory: Theory, Management, and Practice. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership 2(3), 260-284.

 

Freidt, B., A benefits-based study

of Appalachian trail users: Validation and application of the benefits of hiking scale Physical Health Education Nex (us)/ (phén) ix Éducation Physique et à la Santé Journal (2)1, 1-22.

 

Case, R., & Hill, E., & Dey, T. (2009). A study to examine the athletic career path of

xterra athletes. International Journal of Youth Sport 4(2), 3-9.

 

Hill, E., Goldenberg, M., & Freidt, B. (2009). Motivations for Hiking the Appalachian

Trail: Using a means-end approach. Journal of Unconventional Parks, Tourism, & Recreation Research (2)1, 19-27.

 

Odello, T., Hill, E., & Gómez, E. (2008). Challenge Course Effectiveness: The Impact

on Leadership Efficacy and Work Efficacy among College Students. Journal of

Unconventional Parks, Tourism, & Recreation Research 1(1), 16-20.

 

Hill, L., Swain, D., & Hill, E. (2008). Energy balance during backpacking. International

Journal of Sports Medicine, 29,883-887.

 

McAuliffe-Fogarty, A., Ramsing, R. & Hill, E. (2007). Medical specialty programs:

Camps for children with diabetes as a model of success. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 16(4), 887-908.

 

Hill, E. Gomez, E., & Jeppesen, G. (2007). Adolescent resiliency: A multidisciplinary

approach. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation (Vol. XIV), 59-73.

           

Hill, E. & Sibthorp, J (2006). Autonomy Support at diabetes camp: A self-determination

theory approach to therapeutic recreation. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 40(2),

107-125.

 

Hill, E., Wright, P., & Hurtes, K. (2002).  Evaluating youth therapeutic recreation

programs. Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation (20), 28-35.

 

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

 

Ramsing, R., Goldy, L., & Hill, E. (2013). Positive youth development: A snapshot in time. Kentucky Recreation and Park Society Quarterly, Summer, 8-10.

 

Hill, E., Milliken, T., Goff, J., Gregory, N., & Gómez, E. (2013). Promoting Character and Resiliency through Programming. Parks & Recreation, April, 38-39.

 

Hill, E., Nemeth, B., & Charles, D. (2013). Community bike share programs: Sustainable

Practices on a College Campus. Virginia Parks & Recreation, Summer, 20-21.

 

Hill, E. & Goff, J. (2012). College students and environmental stewardship: Civic engagement through adopting a park. Virginia Recreation & Park Society, 3rd Quarter, Summer.

 

Hill, E., Anderson, L., & Todd, S. (2011). SUNY faculty and seniors take the CPRP exam. Parks & Recreation, June, 71-72.

 

Hill, E., Brown, L., & Cosnett, E. (2011). Creating a benefits-based afterschool program. The Voice, Winter, 16-18.

 

Miller, J., Hill, E., Shellman, A., Ramsing, R. Brown, L., & Gómez, E.  (2010). Measuring the Educational Impact of Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids (PEAK): The Development and Implementation of a New Scale. Northeast Recreation Research Symposium Conference Proceedings.

 

Goldenberg, M., Fellow, S., Hill, E., Gómez, E. & Dunn, R. (2010). Pacific Crest Trail

Hikers: An Examination of Outcomes. Northeast Recreation Research Symposium Conference Proceedings.

 

Hill, E. Ramsing, R., & Hill, L. (2008). Integrating the family into the camp experience: Exploring the impact of residential diabetes family camp. The Virginia Journal, 29(4), 7-13.

 

Hill, E. Ramsing, R., & Hill, L. (2007). Efficacy of diabetes day damp: Lessons for better

serving youth. The Virginia Journal, 29(1), 16-18.

 

Ramsing, R. & E. Hill (2007). The role of theory based programming in camp:  A three

year evaluation of diabetes camps. Camping Magazine, 80(1).

 

Gueorguiev, S., Gómez, E., & Hill, E. (2007). Public recreation and neighborhood

sense of community: An exploration of a hypothesized relationship. Northeast Recreation Research Symposium Conference Proceedings, 197-203.

 

Hill, E., Gómez, E, & Ackerman, A. (2007). An Exploration of Self-Efficacy as a

Motivation for Rock Climbing and its Impact on Frequency of Climbs. Northeast

Recreation Research Symposium Conference Proceedings, 306-310.

 

Odello, T., & Gómez, E. (2007). The effectiveness of a four-hour challenge

course on leadership efficacy and work efficacy. Northeast Recreation Research

Symposium Conference Proceedings, 271-276.

 

Hill, E. & Jeppesen, G., (April, 2006). Adolescent Resiliency. FYI From Wellness. Wellness Reproductions and Publishing of Sunburst Visual Media.

 

Sibthorp, J., Paisley, K., & Hill, E. (2003). Intentional programming in wilderness programs Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (Vol.74) 21-24.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

 

Shellman, A., Hill, E., & Ramsing, R. (2012). Is it possible to effectively accomplish the goals of outdoor education through online programming?. In B. Martin & W. Wagstaff (Eds.), Controversial issues in adventure programming (pp. 295-300). Champlian, IL: Human Kinetics.

 

CREATIVE WORKS:

 

Jeppesen, G. & Hill, E. (2005). Resiliency Bingo for Teens. Wellness Publishing Inc.

 

Hill, E. & Jeppesen, G. (2005). Resiliency Bingo for Adults. Wellness Publishing Inc.

 

TECHNICAL REPORTS:

 

Shapiro, S. L, Gomez, E., Hill, E., Ridinger, L. L., & Goff, J. (2014). Profile and economic

impacts of visitors to Norfolk, VA. Norfolk Tourism Research Foundation, Norfolk, VA.

 

Shapiro, S., Ridinger, L., Gómez, E., & Hill, E. (2012). An examination of participants at the

            inaugural Freedom Half Marathon. Freedom Marathon Inc., Norfolk, VA.

 

REFEREED PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS:

 

Hill, E., Evans, A., Rounds, T., & Midgette, L. (2018). The impact of day camps: Program Assessment using the ACA youth outcome battery. 2018 American Camp Association Research Forum Abstracts (pp. 27 - 29).

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Hill, E., Wygant, B., Smith, B., & Gómez, E. (2017). A national inquiry of mountain bikers: Applying the benefits of hiking scale. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, Vol. 9 No. 2., 258-261.

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Hill, E., Goff, J., Milliken, T., Bower, J., & Turnage, M. (2015, September). Programming for urban youth: The CARE Now in and afterschool program. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium (pp. 81-83). Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association. http://www.academyofleisuresciences.com/publications/nrpa-leisure-research-symposium-book-abstracts

 

Goff, J., Hill, E., Holt, J., Ramsing, R., & Collins, T. (2015, September). Campus recreation day camps: Predicting camper outcomes. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium (pp. 65-67). Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association. http://www.academyofleisuresciences.com/publications/nrpa-leisure-research-symposium-book-abstracts

 

Hill, E., Smith, B., Usher, L., & Gómez, E. (2015, September). The benefits of biking scale: Application among mountain bikers. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium (pp. 78-80). Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association. http://www.academyofleisuresciences.com/publications/nrpa-leisure-research-symposium-book-abstracts

 

Hill, E., Holt, J., & Ramsing, R. (2014, October). The ACA youth outcomes battery: Practicality for university recreation camps. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium (pp. 98-101). Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association. http://www.academyofleisuresciences.com/publications/nrpa-leisure-research-symposium-book-abstracts

 

Goff, J., Bower, J., & Hill, E. (2014, October). Impacts of service learning on undergraduate teaching assistants. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium (pp. 90-93). Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association. http://www.academyofleisuresciences.com/publications/nrpa-leisure-research-symposium-book-abstracts

 

Soule, K.E., Goldenberg, M., Hill, E., & Gómez, E. (2014). Means-end analysis of hiking experiences on national scenic trails. In E. Frauman, G. Green, W. Morse, S. West., and B. Boley (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2013/2014 Southeastern Recreation Research Symposium (pp. 202-208). Boone, NC: Appalachian State University.

 

Gagnon, R.J., Hill, E., & Goff, J. (October, 2014). Enhancing diabetes management

through experiential education.  Proceedings of the 34th Annual Symposium on Experiential Education Research, pp. 40-43. Chattanooga, TN.

 

Hill, E., Gómez, E., Brinkley, B., & Goldenberg, M. (2013). Urban adventure racing: Using grounded theory to assess motives. Proceedings of the 2013 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Cooperstown, NY. http://scholarworks.umass.edu/nerr/2013/

 

Gómez, E., Hill, E., Freidt, B., & Goldenberg, M. (2013). Benefits of recreation scale: An example of best practices for scale development using EFA and CFA. Abstracts from the 2013 Leisure Research Symposium, pp. 48-51. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association. http://www.academyofleisuresciences.com/publications/nrpa-leisure-research-symposium-book-abstracts

 

Hill, E., & Gómez, E., Freidt, B., & Goldenberg, M. (2013). Benefits of recreation at First Landing State Park, Virginia. Abstracts from the 2013 Leisure Research Symposium, pp. 61-64. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association. http://www.academyofleisuresciences.com/publications/nrpa-leisure-research-symposium-book-abstracts

 

Gómez, E., Georgiev, S., Hill, E., Ridinger, L. & Shapiro, S. (2012).  Public parks and neighborhood sense of community. Abstracts from the 2012 Leisure Research Symposium. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association.

 

Gómez, E., Ridinger, L., Hill, E., Shapiro, S. (2012).  Dog parks: Exploring social trust and psychological group identification.  Abstracts from the 2012 Leisure Research Symposium. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association.

 

Hill, E., Ridinger, L., Shapiro, S., & Gómez, E. (2012).  An examination of motives for running in a charity event.  Abstracts from the 2012 Leisure Research Symposium. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation & Park Association.

 

Miller, J., Shellman, A., Hill, E., Ramsing, R., & Lawhon, B. (2012). The development and validation of a new assessment scale: Measuring the effectiveness of the Leave No Trace PEAK program. Abstracts from the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Eleventh Biennial Research Symposium (Vol.11) 93-95. Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.

 

LaFaye, H. & Hill, E. (2011). Recreate your commute: An application of the theory of planned behavior on cycling as transportation. Northeast Recreation Research Symposium Conference Proceedings. http://scholarworks.umass.edu/nerr/2011/

 

Hill, E., Goldenberg, M., Gómez, E., Fellows, S, Freidt, B, & Hill, L. (2010). Comparison of Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail Hikers: Motivations and Benefits. Abstracts from the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Tenth Biennial Research Symposium (Vol.10) 52-54. Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.

 

Goldenberg, M., Hill, E., & Freidt, B. (2008). Why individuals hike the Appalachian Trail: A qualitative approach to benefits (abstract). Journal of Experiential Education, 30(3), 277-281.

 

Hill, E., Ramsing, R., & Hill, L. (2007). Integrating the family into the camp experience: Exploring the impact of residential diabetes family camp. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(1). Research Consortium Abstracts.

 

Hill L., Swain D., & Hill E. (2007). Energy balance during backpacking. Med Sci Sports Exerc; 39(Suppl 5):S55

 

Hill, E. & Jeppesen, G. (2005). Adolescent Resiliency: A multidisciplinary approach. Collection of Papers & Abstracts. From the 2004 Annual AEE Conference.

 

Hill, E. & Sibthorp, J. (2004).  The Effects of a Benefits-Based Camp on Internalization of Type 1 Diabetes Management among Adolescents (abstract). Research in Outdoor Education (Vol.7) 104-105. Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.

 

Sibthorp, J., & Hill, E. (2002).  A multivariate model of adventure program perceptions: The role of personal empowerment (abstract). Research in Outdoor Education (Vol.6)

166-167. Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.

 

PUBLICATIONS

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