John Dattilo

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Professor, Recreation, Park and Tourism Management

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Recent Publications

Relationship Between Square Dancing and Meaning in Life Among Older Adults Examining an Age-Based Moderation Model

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J. & Huang, F. H., May 2024, In: Research in Gerontological Nursing. 17, 3, p. 141-147 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Relationships between digital leisure and happiness among international students during the COVID-19 pandemic: examining a mediation model

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J. & Huang, F. H., 2024, In: Leisure Studies. 43, 4, p. 677-691 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Relationships between yoga and purpose in life among women: testing a moderated mediation model

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J., Lee, W. C. & Huang, F. H., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Leisure Studies.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Relationships of Leisure Social Support and Flow with Loneliness in International Students in Taiwan: Implications during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J. & Huang, F. H., 2024, In: Leisure Sciences. 46, 7, p. 1013-1030 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Effects of Video-Assisted Leisure Education on Leisure, Loneliness, and Affect of Older Adults

Dattilo, J., Lorek, A. E. & Sliwinski, M., 2024, In: Leisure Sciences. 46, 7, p. 913-933 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

An integrative review of leisure education research

Kono, S., Lee, C. & Dattilo, J., 2024, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 55, 2, p. 208-230 23 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Effects of online leisure education on leisure behaviors and experiences among university students

Kono, S., Cho, S. J., Dattilo, J. & Nagata, S., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Leisure Research.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Identifying leisure education topics for university student well-being: A Delphi study

Kono, S., Nagata, S., Dattilo, J. & Cho, S. J., 2024, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 55, 2, p. 231-249 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Digital Leisure among Older Adults: Connections to Social Support, Flow, and Social Inclusion

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J. & Huang, F. H., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Leisure Sciences.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Gratitude mediates the relationship between leisure social support and loneliness among first-year university students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J., Hsieh, P. C. & Huang, F. H., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Leisure Research.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Relationships of Social Support and Activity Attachment with Purpose in Life among Older Forest Bathers: A Mediated Model

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J. & Huang, F. H., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Leisure Sciences.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Ethical Principles Associated with Inclusive Leisure Services

Dattilo, J. & Frias, F. J. L., Jul 19 2023, In: Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 41, 3, p. 41-61 21 p.

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Gratitude Strengthens the Relationship between Leisure Social Support and Self-Rated Health among Nursing Home Residents

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J. & Huang, F. H., Feb 2022, In: Journal of gerontological nursing. 48, 2, p. 23-30 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Karaoke as a form of leisure in later life: connections between singing and meaning in life

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J. & Huang, F. H., 2022, In: Leisure Studies. 41, 4, p. 531-544 14 p.

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Square Dancing as a Leisure Pursuit Connecting to Meaning in Life among Taiwanese Middle-Aged Adults

Chang, L. C., Dattilo, J. & Jeng, M. Y., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Leisure Sciences.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review