Examining Motivation to Participate in Continuing Education: An Investigation of Recreation Professionals

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Abstract
Considerable research exists describing recreation users and participants but little is available to examine those who deliver the leisure service. This study examined reasons why therapeutic recreation practitioners participate in continuing professional education. A theoretical framework of motivation was used which proposes that belief in consequence as a result of action permeates behavior. The most significant motivators identified by the study were previous continuing education activity and reinforcement by significant others. Suggestions were made indicating the limitations of the study and possible revisions before replication.