Mark Searle

Research output

Research output per year 1985 1991 1995 2019 2021

• 29 Article

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2021

  Conceptualization and validation of the Neighbourhood Cohesion Index using exploratory structural equation modelling

  Ross, A. & Searle, M., Jul 1 2021, In: Community Development Journal. 56, 3, p. 408-431 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cohesion 100%
  • cohesion 99%
  • group cohesion 91%
  • Conceptualization 81%
  • Social Capital 79%
  6 Scopus citations

• Walking mediates associations between the neighborhood environment and flourishing

  Ross, A., Godwyll, J. & Searle, M., Jan 2021, In: Wellbeing, Space and Society. 2, 100014.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • walking 100%
  • Walking 80%
  • Built Environment 65%
  • built environment 51%
  • Recreation 40%
• 2020

  The Impact of Neighboring on Changes in Sense of Community Over Time: A Latent Transition Analysis

  Ross, A., Talmage, C. A. & Searle, M., May 1 2020, In: Social Indicators Research. 149, 1, p. 327-345 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sense of Community 100%
  • Social Planning 57%
  • Social Capital 57%
  • Social Behavior 46%
  • Latent Class Analysis 44%
  5 Scopus citations

• The indirect influence of child play on the association between parent perceptions of the neighborhood environment and sense of community

  Ross, A., Wood, L. & Searle, M., Sep 2020, In: Health and Place. 65, 102422.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Built Environment 100%
  • Child 53%
  • Latent Class Analysis 19%
  • Child Behavior 19%
  • Health 17%
  5 Scopus citations
• 2019

  A Conceptual Model of Leisure Time Physical Activity, Neighborhood Environment, and Sense of Community

  Ross, A. & Searle, M., Jun 1 2019, In: Environment and Behavior. 51, 6, p. 749-781 33 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • leisure time 100%
  • physical activity 80%
  • modeling 3%
  • analysis 2%
  33 Scopus citations

• Active transportation: The role of parent attitude, the physical environment, and social capital

  Ross, A., Kwon, J. Y., Kulinna, P. & Searle, M., Jan 2019, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 16, 1, p. 60-67 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Social Capital 100%
  • Southwestern United States 15%
  • Latent Class Analysis 11%
  • Walking 8%
  • Parents 7%
  8 Scopus citations

• Age Related Differences in Neighborhood Sense of Community: Impacts of the Neighborhood Environment and Leisure Time Physical Activity

  Poulos, A. & Searle, M., May 15 2019, In: International Journal of Community Well-Being. 2, 1, p. 41-59 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • age-related difference 100%
  • leisure time 94%
  • physical activity 76%
  • Leisure Activities 68%
  • Exercise 40%
  10 Scopus citations

• The association between leisure time physical activity and happiness: Testing the indirect role of health perception

  Ross, A., Cloutier, S. & Searle, M., Jul 2019, In: Journal of Community Psychology. 47, 5, p. 1169-1183 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Happiness 100%
  • leisure time 90%
  • Leisure Activities 87%
  • happiness 74%
  • Exercise 51%
  9 Scopus citations

• Toward a Flourishing Neighborhood: the Association of Happiness and Sense of Community

  Ross, A., Talmage, C. A. & Searle, M., Nov 1 2019, In: Applied Research in Quality of Life. 14, 5, p. 1333-1352 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • happiness 100%
  • social participation 23%
  • health 19%
  • social capital 18%
  • regression analysis 17%
  18 Scopus citations
• 2018

  The Social and Cognitive Transformation of Older Adult Women: an Analysis of Community Well-Being for a University-Based Lifelong Learning Community

  Talmage, C. A., Poulos, A., Searle, M. S. & Knopf, R. C., Nov 2018, In: International Journal of Community Well-Being. 1, 1, p. 11-31 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • life satisfaction 100%
  • lifelong learning 62%
  • woman 60%
  • learning 51%
  • quality of life 51%
  11 Scopus citations

• Whither Recreation and Parks? Understanding Change in Public Institutions Through a Theory of Adaptive Publicness

  Talmage, C. A., Anderson, D. M. & Searle, M. S., Jun 1 2018, In: Perspectives on Public Management and Governance. 1, 2, p. 143-158 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • public institution 100%
  • recreation 98%
  • private company 57%
  • political influence 53%
  • political factors 49%
  7 Scopus citations
• 2017

  Associations between the Physical, Sociocultural, and Safety Environments and Active Transportation to School

  Ross, A., Rodríguez, A. & Searle, M., May 4 2017, In: American Journal of Health Education. 48, 3, p. 198-209 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Safety 100%
  • programming 18%
  • Health Policy 12%
  • Health Education 12%
  • research focus 12%
  19 Scopus citations

• Examining the State of Parks and Recreation Degree Programs: Implications for the Future of the Field and Practice

  Talmage, C. A., Searle, M. S. & Wilson, K. R., 2017, In: SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education. 32, 1, p. 26-48 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • recreation 100%
  • Recreation 99%
  • program 50%
  • education 46%
  • nostalgia 33%
  9 Scopus citations
• 2002

  Continuing and ceasing leisure activities in later life: A longitudinal study

  Strain, L. A., Grabusic, C. C., Searle, M. & Dunn, N. J., Apr 1 2002, In: Gerontologist. 42, 2, p. 217-223 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Leisure Activities 100%
  • Longitudinal Studies 75%
  • Health 44%
  • Manitoba 42%
  • Education 37%
  149 Scopus citations
• 2000

  Comparison of the effects of two types of fitness/flexibility programs on gait, mobility and self-esteem of older females

  Alexander, M. J. L., Nickel, R., Boreskie, S. L. & Searle, M., 2000, In: Journal of Human Movement Studies. 38, 5, p. 235-268 34 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Self Concept 100%
  • fitness 99%
  • Gait 97%
  • Walking 89%
  • self-esteem 84%
  7 Scopus citations

• Is leisure theory needed for leisure studies?

  Searle, M., 2000, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 32, 1, p. 138-142 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  24 Scopus citations
• 1998

  Examining the long term effects of leisure education on a sense of independence and psychological well-being among the elderly

  Searle, M., Mahon, M. J., Iso-Ahola, S. E., Sdrolias, H. A. & Van Dyck, J., 1998, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 30, 3, p. 331-340 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • leisure education 100%
  • Psychological Well-being 82%
  • long-term effect 69%
  • Leisure 64%
  • education 55%
  33 Scopus citations
• 1997

  A New Formula for Population-Based Estimation of Whole Body Muscle Mass in Males

  Doupe, M. B., Martin, A. D., Searle, M. S., Kriellaars, D. J. & Giesbrecht, G. G., Dec 1997, In: Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology. 22, 6, p. 598-608 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cadaver 100%
  • Canada 61%
  • Muscles 61%
  • Population 40%
  • Arm 30%
  53 Scopus citations
• 1995

  Activity participation and well-being among older people with arthritis

  Zimmer, Z., Hickey, T. & Searle, M. S., 1995, In: Gerontologist. 35, 4, p. 463-471 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Arthritis 100%
  72 Scopus citations

• From rhetoric to reality: moving hospitals into health promotion.

  Searle, M. S., Boreskie, S. & Lamont, D., 1995, In: Leadership in health services = Leadership dans les services de santé. 4, 2, p. 34-37, 39

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Health Facility Moving 100%
  • Health Promotion 52%
  • General Hospitals 16%
  • Health Services 15%
  • Public Health 12%

• Whether to Go and Where to Go: Identification of Important Influences on Seniors' Decisions to Travel

  Zimmer, Z., Brayley, R. E. & Searle, M. S., Jan 1995, In: Journal of Travel Research. 33, 3, p. 3-10 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • travel 100%
  • decision 69%
  • Continuity 53%
  • continuity 46%
  191 Scopus citations
• 1991

  Leisure, aging, and mental health: A review of the clinical evidence

  Searle, M. S., Dec 1991, In: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 7, 2, p. 1-12 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Leisure education in a day hospital: The effects on selected social-psychological variables among older adults

  Searle, M. S. & Mahon, M. J., 1991, In: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health. 10, 2, p. 95-109 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • leisure education 100%
  • Leisure Activities 72%
  • Psychology 44%
  • Education 41%
  • self-esteem 32%
  10 Scopus citations

• Propositions for testing social exchange theory in the context of ceasing leisure participation

  Searle, M. S., Jan 1 1991, In: Leisure Sciences. 13, 4, p. 279-294 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • exchange theory 100%
  • Social Exchange Theory 85%
  • Leisure 76%
  • participation 67%
  • Testing 64%
  30 Scopus citations

• Survey of exercise and dietary knowledge and behaviour in persons with Type II diabetes

  Searle, M. S. & Ready, E., Dec 1 1991, In: Canadian Journal of Public Health. 82, 5, p. 344-348 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • chronic illness 100%
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 75%
  • Exercise 65%
  • human being 52%
  • behavior modification 43%
  24 Scopus citations
• 1989

  Testing the reciprocity norm in a recreation management setting

  Searle, M. S., 1989, In: Leisure Sciences. 11, 4, p. 353-365 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • reciprocity 100%
  • recreation 81%
  • Recreation 80%
  • norm 75%
  • Testing 65%
  7 Scopus citations
• 1986

  Public policy advocacy among parks and recreation professionals: an exploratory investigation.

  Searle, M. S., Jan 1 1986, In: Recreation Research Review. 12, 4, p. 7-15 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • advocacy 100%
  • recreation 76%
  • public 50%
  • policy 46%
• 1985

  Recreation non-participation and barriers to participation: Concepts, and models

  Jackson, E. L. & Searle, M. S., 1985, In: Loisir et Societe. 8, 2, p. 693-707 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • recreation 100%
  • participation 50%
  • manager 19%
  • economy 16%
  • program planning 16%
  58 Scopus citations

• Socioeconomic variations in perceived barriers to recreation participation among would‐be participants

  Searle, M. S. & Jackson, E. L., Jan 1 1985, In: Leisure Sciences. 7, 2, p. 227-249 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • recreation 100%
  • Recreation 99%
  • participation 83%
  • socioeconomics 78%
  • Socioeconomic 75%
  100 Scopus citations