ABSTRACT

There is a strong need to conduct research and inform practice related to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the leisure field (Floyd and Stodolska [2019]. “Scholarship on Race and Ethnicity: Assessing Contributions to Leisure Theory and Practice.” Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 37 (1): 80–94). Using a routines and rituals framework, we explored how and why Latinx families spend time together outside. We collected qualitative data via an online questionnaire from 134 Latinx students from an urban, west coast university. Findings showed participants engaged in a variety of outdoor family traditions from routine walks, bike rides, and backyard activities to longer ritualized adventures in parks, beaches, and natural areas that reinforced family relationships and cultural heritage. Engagement in family-based nature activities provided opportunities to strengthen relationships, communicate meaningfully, and spend quality time together, given fewer technological distractions outdoors. Participants suggested focusing on improving existing outdoor spaces and community facilities, implementing more family-based community events, and creating educational campaigns to promote participation in outdoor activities.

摘要

非常需要开展与休闲领域增加种族和民族多样性相关的研究和实践（Floyd 和 Stodolska [2019]。“种族和民族奖学金：评估对休闲理论和实践的贡献。”公园与娱乐管理37（1）：80-94）。使用例行程序和仪式框架，我们探讨了拉丁裔家庭如何以及为什么在户外共度时光。我们通过来自西海岸城市大学的 134 名拉丁裔学生的在线问卷调查收集了定性数据。调查结果显示，参与者从事各种户外家庭传统，从日常散步、骑自行车和后院活动到在公园、海滩和自然区域进行更长时间的仪式化冒险，以加强家庭关系和文化遗产。由于户外技术干扰较少，参与以家庭为基础的自然活动提供了加强关系、进行有意义的交流和共度美好时光的机会。与会者建议重点改善现有的户外空间和社区设施，开展更多以家庭为基础的社区活动，