"The problem of this thesis is to determine through survey and comparative study the effect of the activity program of Denton's El Centro, the youth center, on the youth of the City of Denton...methods of operation and internal organization of youth centers, the purpose of the centers and the results of some of the activities are outlined. Members of the Denton youth center were interviewed; the information gained from the interviews was recorded on prepared questionnaires. Various types of activities at Denton's youth center are discussed. The study also attempts to reveal by means of tables those activities which are more important to the male youth of Denton. A discussion of the treatment of the youth problem is given with conclusions based upon the principles and practices set forth in the foregoing chapters."-- leaf 2.

Lo Yuen Yee. / Thesis submitted in: December 2004. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-145). / Abstracts and questionnaires in English and Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.i / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.v / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.vi / LIST OF TABLES --- p.ix / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.xi / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1.1 --- Background --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- The Problem --- p.2 / Chapter 1.3 --- Objectives of the Study --- p.4 / Chapter 1.4 --- Definition of Terms --- p.5 / Chapter 1.5 --- Scope of the Study --- p.5 / Chapter 1.6 --- Organization of the Thesis --- p.6 / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- "RECREATION, COUNTRYSIDE RECREATION AND THE COUNTRY PARKS PROGRAMME" / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.8 / Chapter 2.2 --- Recreation and Countryside Recreation --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- The Values of Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Experience --- p.10 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- The Importance of Recreation --- p.11 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Problems Associated with Recreation --- p.11 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- The Concept of Outdoor Recreation Management --- p.12 / Chapter 2.2.5 --- Recreational Impacts --- p.12 / Chapter 2.2.6 --- Recreation Carrying Capacity --- p.14 / Chapter 2.2.7 --- Limits of Acceptable Change --- p.15 / Chapter 2.2.8 --- Recreational Experience and Visitor Satisfaction --- p.16 / Chapter 2.3 --- Definitions --- p.17 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Definitions of Recreation Choice and Preference --- p.17 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Recreation Setting of Hong Kong --- p.17 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Definition of Visitors' Recreational Experience and Satisfaction --- p.19 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Concepts of Satisfaction in Outdoor Recreation --- p.20 / Chapter 2.3.5 --- "Definitions of Recreation Activities, Non-Recreation Activities, Active Recreation and Passive Recreation" --- p.21 / Chapter 2.4 --- Hong Kong's Country Parks Programme --- p.21 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Background of the Country Parks Programme --- p.22 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- The Establishment of the Country Parks --- p.24 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- The Themes and Design of Country Parks --- p.27 / Chapter 2.4.4 --- Conservation in Country Parks --- p.28 / Chapter 2.4.5 --- Recreation in Country Parks --- p.28 / Chapter 2.4.6 --- Education in Country Parks --- p.29 / Chapter 2.4.7 --- Conflicts in the Country Parks Programme --- p.29 / Chapter 2.4.8 --- The Elements of Change --- p.30 / Chapter 2.4.8.1 --- Population --- p.30 / Chapter 2.4.8.2 --- Age Structure --- p.33 / Chapter 2.4.8.3 --- Income Level --- p.34 / Chapter 2.4.8.4 --- Mobility --- p.35 / Chapter 2.5 --- Summary --- p.37 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- METHODOLOGY / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.39 / Chapter 3.2 --- Construction of a Theoretical Framework --- p.39 / Chapter 3.3 --- Data Collection --- p.41 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Defining Information Needed --- p.41 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Defining Methods Used --- p.42 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Sampling --- p.42 / Chapter 3.3.3.1 --- Sampling Size --- p.42 / Chapter 3.3.3.2 --- Sampling Frame and Sampling Method --- p.43 / Chapter 3.3.3.3 --- Period of Survey and Study Areas --- p.44 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- Questionnaire Design and Pilot Study --- p.48 / Chapter 3.3.5 --- "Survey Implementation, Coding of Answers and Data Processing" --- p.49 / Chapter 3.4 --- Summary --- p.49 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- RECREATION CHOICE AND PREFERENCE / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.50 / Chapter 4.2 --- Perception of Visitors --- p.50 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- "Rating of Conservation, Education and Recreation" --- p.50 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Visitors' Immediate Perception of Country Parks --- p.52 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Development Versus Continual Protection of Country Parks --- p.53 / Chapter 4.3 --- Motivations of Visitors --- p.54 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Reasons for Visiting Country Parks --- p.54 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Purposes of Visit --- p.58 / Chapter 4.4 --- "Activities Performed, Preferred and Demanded in Country Parks" --- p.59 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Activities Performed by Visitors --- p.59 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Activities Preferred by Visitors --- p.62 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Facility Provision and Matching Activities in Country Parks --- p.63 / Chapter 4.5 --- Choice between Passive Recreation and Active Recreation --- p.65 / Chapter 4.6 --- Changes since Inception of the Country Parks Programme --- p.67 / Chapter 4.6.1 --- Changes in Reasons of Visit since 1982 --- p.68 / Chapter 4.6.2 --- Performed Activities --- p.69 / Chapter 4.6.3 --- Preferred Activities --- p.71 / Chapter 4.7 --- Changes in the Profile of Country Parks Visitors --- p.72 / Chapter 4.7.1 --- Age Distribution --- p.72 / Chapter 4.7.2 --- Educational Attainment of Visitors --- p.73 / Chapter 4.8 --- Conclusions --- p.73 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND SATISFACTION LEVELS / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.74 / Chapter 5.2 --- Facility and Services Evaluation --- p.74 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Visitors' Perception of Facility and Services Provision --- p.74 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Visitors' Satisfaction Levels on Facilities and Services --- p.80 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Areas in Need of Improvements --- p.86 / Chapter 5.3 --- Indicators of Visitors' Satisfaction Levels --- p.94 / Chapter 5.4 --- Satisfaction Levels of the Visit --- p.97 / Chapter 5.5 --- Conclusions --- p.98 / Chapter CHAPTER 6 --- PROGRAMME EVALUATION AND SUGGESTION FOR IMPROVEMENT / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.99 / Chapter 6.2 --- Evaluation of the Country Parks Programme --- p.99 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Realizing Aims of the Country Parks Programme --- p.99 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Changing Recreation Setting in Country Parks --- p.102 / Chapter 6.2.3 --- Facility and Service Provisions in Country Parks --- p.105 / Chapter 6.3 --- Meeting New Recreational Needs in the 21st Century --- p.108 / Chapter 6.4 --- Conclusions --- p.112 / Chapter CHAPTER 7 --- CONCLUSIONS / Chapter 7.1 --- Introduction --- p.113 / Chapter 7.2 --- Major Findings of the Study --- p.113 / Chapter 7.2.1 --- Recreation Opportunity of Country Parks Visitors --- p.113 / Chapter 7.2.2 --- Recreational Experiences and Satisfaction Levels of Country Parks Visitors --- p.115 / Chapter 7.3 --- Implications on the Planning and Management of Country Parks --- p.116 / Chapter 7.3.1 --- The Role of Country Parks in the 21st Century --- p.116 / Chapter 7.3.2 --- Improvement made to the Country Parks Programme --- p.117 / Chapter 7.3.2.1 --- Improvement of Facility and Service Provisions --- p.118 / Chapter 7.3.2.2 --- Arrangement of Flexible Activity Programmes --- p.119 / Chapter 7.4 --- Limitations of Present Study --- p.120 / Chapter 7.5 --- Areas for Further Studies --- p.121 / APPENDICES / Chapter IA --- Visitor survey questionnaire in English --- p.123 / Chapter IB --- Visitor survey questionnaire in Chinese --- p.128 / Chapter IIA --- Comparison of recreation facilities within picnic places between 1980/81 and 2001/2002 --- p.133 / Chapter IIB --- "Comparison of footpaths, trails and walks within country parks between 1980/81 and 2001/2002" --- p.134 / Chapter IIC --- Summary of activity programmes provided by AFCD in country parks --- p.135 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.136