selected publications academic article Ellis, G. D., Jiang, J., Freeman, P. A., Lacanienta, A., & Jamal, T (2020). Leisure as immediate conscious experience: Foundations, evaluation, and extension of the theory of structured experiences. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 51(5), 581-600. Ellis, G. D., Jiang, J., Freeman, P. A., Lacanienta, A., & J. Ellis, E (2020). In Situ Engagement During Structured Leisure Experiences: Conceptualization, Measurement, and Theory Testing. LEISURE SCIENCES. 1-19. Melton, K. K., & Ellis, G. D (2019). Measurement of Time Involvement in Family Activities: Alternative Scaling Procedures for the Family Leisure Activity Profile. LEISURE SCIENCES. 41(6), 535-541. Ellis, G. D., Lacanienta, A., Freeman, P. A., & Hill, B. J (2019). Evaluating theory of structured experience propositions: effects of service quality and experience industry techniques on quality of immediate leisure experiences. Annals of Leisure Research. 22(5), 587-606. Ellis, G. D., Jiang, J., Lacanienta, A., & Carroll, M (2019). Theming, Co-Creation, and Quality of Structured Experiences at Camp. Journal of Youth Development. 14(1), 230-242. Ellis, G. D., Freeman, P. A., Jamal, T., & Jiang, J (2019). A theory of structured experience. Annals of Leisure Research. 22(1), 97-118. Ellis, G. D., Freeman, P. A., Jiang, J., & Lacanienta, A (2019). Measurement of deep structured experiences as a binary phenomenon. Annals of Leisure Research. 22(1), 119-126. Ellis, G. D., Taggart, A., Lepley, T., & Lacanienta, A (2019). Method for monitoring quality of extension programs: A dashboard construction process. Journal of Extension. 57(1), Stricklin, M., & Ellis, G. D (2018). Structuring Quality Experiences for Event Participants. Event Management: an international journal. 22(3), 353-365. Melton, K. K., Ellis, G., & Zabriskie, R (2016). Assessing Alternative Techniques for Scaling the Family Leisure Activity Profile: Recommendations for Future Family Leisure Measurement. LEISURE SCIENCES. 38(2), 179-198. Jorgensen, L. J., Ellis, G. D., & Ruddell, E (2013). Fear Perceptions in Public Parks. Environment and Behavior. 45(7), 803-820. Park, J., Ellis, G. D., Kim, S. S., & Prideaux, B (2010). An investigation of perceptions of social equity and price acceptability judgments for campers in the U.S. national forest. Tourism Management. 31(2), 202-212. Yost, E., & Ellis, G. D (2008). Effect of self determination theory-based recreation activity-staging on vitality and affinity toward nature among youth in a residential treatment program. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth. 23(1-2), 5-26. Yost, E., & Ellis, G. D (2008). Effect of Self Determination Theory-Based Recreation Activity-Staging on Vitality and Affinity Toward Nature Among Youth in a Residential Treatment Program. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth. 23(1-2), 5-26. Park, J., Ellis, G. D., Kim, S. S., Ruddell, E. J., & Agrusa, J (2007). Predictors of Social Equity and Price Acceptability Judgments of User Fees. JOURNAL OF TRAVEL & TOURISM MARKETING. 21(2-3), 89-103. Sibthorp, J., Witter, E., Wells, M., Ellis, G., & Voelkl, J (2004). Hierarchical Linear Modeling in Park, Recreation, and Tourism Research. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 36(1), 89-100. Ellis, R. A., Gormley, M., Ellis, G. D., & Sowers, K. M (2002). Harm by Her Own Hand. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 6(3), 75-90. Wise, J. B., Ellis, G. D., & Trunnell, E. P (2002). Effects of a Curriculum Designed to Generalize Self-Efficacy From Weight-Training Exercises to Activities of Daily Living Among Adults With Spinal Injuries. Journal of Applied Social Psychology. 32(3), 500-521. Silverberg, K. E., Ellis, G. D., Whitworth, P., & Kane, M (2002). An “effects‐indicator” model of volunteer satisfaction: A functionalist theory approach. Leisure. 27(3-4), 283-304. Julia H. Baldwin, Gary D. Ellis, Br (1999). Marital Satisfaction: An Examination of Its Relationship to Spouse Support and Congruence of Commitment Among Runners. LEISURE SCIENCES. 21(2), 117-131. Voelkl, J. E., & Ellis, G. D (1998). Measuring Flow Experiences in Daily Life: An Examination of the Items Used to Measure Challenge and Skill. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 30(3), 380-389. Jones, R. A., & Ellis, G. D (1996). Effect of variation in perceived risk on the secretion of β‐endorphin. LEISURE SCIENCES. 18(3), 277-291. Widmer, M. A., Ellis, G. D., & Trunnell, E. P (1996). Measurement of ethical behavior in leisure among high- and low-risk adolescents. Adolescence. 31(122), 397-408. Ellis, G. D., & Witt, P. A (1994). Perceived freedom in leisure and satisfaction: Exploring the factor structure of the perceived freedom components of the leisure diagnostic battery. LEISURE SCIENCES. 16(4), 259-270. Nickerson, N. P., & Ellis, G. D (1991). Traveler Types And Activation Theory: A Comparison Of Two Models. Journal of Travel Research. 29(3), 26-31. White, G. L., Murdock, R. T., Richardson, G. E., Ellis, G. D., & Schmidt, L. J (1990). Development of a tool to assess suicide risk factors in urban adolescents. Adolescence. 25(99), 655-666. Ellis, G. D., Williams, D. R., & Harwell, W. R (1989). Effect of Policy and Experience Preference Based Expectations on a Simulated Wilderness Experience. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 21(3), 254-268. Williams, D. R., Ellis, G. D., Nickerson, N. P., & Shafer, C. S (1988). Contributions of Time, Format, and Subject to Variation in Recreation Experience Preference Measurement. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 20(1), 57-68. Witt, P. A., & Ellis, G. D (1985). Development of a Short Form to Assess Perceived Freedom in Leisure. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 17(3), 225-233. Ellis, G., & Witt, P. A (1984). The Measurement of Perceived Freedom in Leisure. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 16(2), 110-123. Witt, P. A., & Ellis, G. D (1984). THE LEISURE DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY: MEASURING PERCEIVED FREEDOM IN LEISURE. Loisir et Societe. 7(1), 109-124. Ellis, G. D., Witt, P. A., & Aguilar, T (1983). Facilitating "flow" through therapeutic recreation services. Therapeutic Recreation Journal. 17(2), 6-15.
principal investigator on Administrative Support for Gulf Coast CESU awarded by National Park Service - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2012 - 2017
teaching activities RPTS485 Directed Studies Instructor RPTS491 Research Instructor RPTS602 Soc Sci Foundtns Of Rpt Instructor RPTS614 Res Mthds Tour Park Event Mgmt Instructor RPTS615 Analy Tech In Rec Park Instructor RPTS684 Professional Internship: In-ab Instructor RPTS685 Directed Studies Instructor RPTS689 Sptp: Quan Meth Prt Mgt & Res Instructor RPTS691 Research Instructor RPTS693 Professional Study Instructor
chaired theses and dissertations Lacanienta, Andrew (2018-12). Testing Select Propositions About Absorption from the Theory of Structured Experience. Melton, Karen (2014-08). Advancing Measurement of Family Leisure. Ryu, Jungsu (2017-08). Eudaimonic Behaviors, Leisure Activity and Well-Being of Older Adults within the Context of Daily Life. Satchabut, Thitikan (2013-05). Effects of Recreation Participation and Tildenian Interpretation on Tourists' Environmental Concern. Stricklin, Melyssa-Anne Kaitlin (2016-05). Effect of Event Staging Strategies on Quality of Experience. Taggart, Allen S (2017-12). Improving Point-of-Service Quality of Youth Programs Through Structuring the Immediate Experience.
education and training Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, Minor: College Teaching, University of North Texas - (Denton, Texas, United States) 1983
awards and honors Outstanding Administrator, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2013 Distinguished Colleague Award, conferred by National Recreation and Park Association - (Ashburn, Virginia, United States), 2010 Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt Award, conferred by National Recreation and Park Association - (Ashburn, Virginia, United States), 2006
mailing address Texas A&M University Recreation, Parks & Tourism Science 2261 TAMU College Station, TX 77845 USA