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Research to Practice Symposium

Submit an abstract for the Research to Practice Symposium, held April 4 and 5, 2023, in the expo hall of the annual CPRS Conference

The CPRS Research to Practice Symposium provides a forum to exchange and discuss new knowledge developed through research. The Research to Practice Symposium will be on Tuesday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in the expo hall (posters displayed April 4 and April 5, presentations April 5). We welcome and encourage submissions from student researchers, in addition to faculty and other researchers.

Presentation Format 

Researcher(s) have 5 minutes to provide an oral presentation of their research. After all research has been presented, at least one researcher must remain with their poster to discuss their research for the remainder of the research session (about one hour).
 

Research Foci

There are two types of abstracts accepted, Professional Practice and Leisure Theory.  

The Professional Practice focus communicates research that emphasizes the application of findings to parks, recreation, and tourism professionals. Only empirical research projects will be considered. Professional Practice abstracts must contain the following elements: Introduction, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
The Leisure Theory focus emphasizes research related to conceptualizations and theories of leisure behavior, consumption, and the overall social implications of leisure. Both empirical research projects and conceptual/theoretical papers are considered. Leisure Theory abstracts must include the following elements: Introduction, Theoretical Review, Methods (if appropriate), Results (if applicable), and Discussion emphasizing implication for parks and recreation.

Abstract Submission  

All submissions will be blind peer-reviewed by a review committee facilitated by the symposium coordinator. For full consideration, abstracts should be submitted by 5 PM, January 23.