Richard Gitelson

Emeritus Professor,

Emeritus College

FAB S121 PHOENIX, AZ 85069-3251
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Publications

T Fitzpatrick, J McCabe, Richard Gitelson, K Andereck. Factors Effecting Perceived Social and Health Benefits among Senior Center Participants. Journal of Activities and Adaptation (2006).
T Fitzpatrick, Richard Gitelson, Kathleen Andereck, E Mesbur. Social Support Factors and Health among a Senior Center Population in Southern Ontario, Canada. Social Work in Health Care (2005).
Vincent Waldron, Richard Gitelson, D Kelley. Gender differences in social adaptation to a retirement community: Longitudinal changes and the role of mediated communication. Journal of Applied Gerontology (2005).
Vincent Waldron, Richard Gitelson, D Kelley, J Regalado. Losing and building supportive relationships in later life: A four-year study of migrants to a planned retirement community. Journal of Housing for the Elderly (2005).
F Bernat, S Aleman, Richard Gitelson. White and Mexican Heritage Elders' Crime Victimization Perspectives. Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice (2004).
Richard Gitelson, Wendy Hultsman, V Biaett. A Comparison of Two Methods for Gathering Marketing Information at Special Events. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (2003).
Richard Gitelson. Arizona Parks and Recreation. 2001 APRA Membership Survey (2002).
Richard Gitelson, F Bernat, S AlemÃ¡n. A Comparison of White and Mexican Heritage Older Adults' Leisure Choices and Constraints in Two Adjacent Communities. Loisir et Societe/Society & Leisure (2002).
Gitelson, Richard, Kerstetter, D. A New Perspective on the Decision-Making Process of Arts Festival Visitors. (2000).
Gitelson, Richard, Kerstetter, D. A New Perspective on the Decision-Making Process of Arts Festival Visitors Events Beyond 2000: Setting the Agenda. (2000).

Research Activity

Gitelson,Richard Jay. Expansion of Online Coursework in Gerontology. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(1/1/2006 - 8/31/2007).
Boradkar,Prasad*, Duening,Thomas N, Gitelson,Richard Jay, Henderson,Mark Richard, Hershauer,James C, Patel,Mookesh, Shin,Dosun, White,Philip Byron. Promoting a Healthy Aging Experience for Women. INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERS SOCIETY(12/1/2005 - 12/31/2006).
Gitelson,Richard Jay*, Andereck,Kathleen L. OFFICE OF SENIOR INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT. AZ DEPT OF COMMERCE(9/15/2000 - 1/31/2001).
Gitelson,Richard Jay. 1999 APRA MEMBERSHIP SURVEY. AZ PARKS/REC ASSOC(10/1/1999 - 11/10/1999).
Gitelson,Richard Jay. GREEN VALLEY RECREATION INC. NEEDS ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION STUDY. GREEN VALLEY RECREATION INC(10/25/1998 - 12/31/1999).
Gitelson,Richard Jay*, Silberman,Jonathan. ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION OF SELECTED SPORTING EVENTS. TUCSON PARKS & RECREATION DEPT(5/10/1997 - 12/31/1999).
Gitelson,Richard Jay. COMPARISON OF PARENT & HS STUDENT REACTION TO MEXICAN TRAVEL. CERVENIK-ANDERSON TRAVEL, INC(12/9/1994 - 6/30/1995).
Andereck,Kathleen L*, Gitelson,Richard Jay, Vogt,Christine Ann. AOT WELCOME CENTER PILOT STUDY. AZ OFFICE OF TOURISM(11/7/1994 - 5/15/1995).

Presentations

Gitelson, Richard. Explaining Sports Participation across the Lifespan Using Two Theories of Aging. 56th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America (Nov 2003).
Gitelson, Richard, Fitzpatrick, T., McCabe, J. Documenting the Role that Senior Centers Play in the Lives of Older Adults, the Benefits Are Endless. NCOA-ASA Joint Conference
Gitelson, Richard, Kelly, D., Shirreffs, J., Regalado, J. The Sun City Longitudinal Study: The Relationship between Health, Leisure Activities, Exercise, Marital Satisfaction, and Social Support Networks. NCOA-ASA Joint Conference
Gitelson, Richard, Kelly, D., Waldron, V., Gitelson, R. Two Tickets to Paradise? Exploring the Effects of Sunbelt Retirement on Social Support Resources. Conference of the National Communication Association
Gitelson, Richard. Designing the Ideal Senior Center, The Boomers Are Coming. Phoenix Workshop on Designing the Ideal Senior Center
Gitelson, Richard, Fitzpatrick, T., McCabe, J., Andereck, K. Factors That Influence Participation and Benefits of Attendance at Senior Centers. American Society on Aging Annual Meeting
Gitelson, Richard, Waldron, V., Kelly, D. Impact of Relocation to a Retirement Community on Leisure Behavior. Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting
Gitelson, Richard. Sports Participation over the Lifespan. NRPA Congress and Exposition
Gitelson, Richard, Gibson, H., Ashton, C. You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks” Or Can You? Re-Exploring Sport Participation Patterns in Mid to Later Life. Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting
Gitelson, Richard, Gitelson, R., Hultsman, W., Biaett, V. Comparison of Random Sampling Versus Convenience Sampling in Generating a Profile of Festival Attendees. International Festivals and Events Association Annual Meeting
Gitelson, Richard, Gitelson, R., Kerstetter, D. A New Perspective on the Decision Making Process of Arts Festival Visitors. Events Beyond 2000
Gitelson, Richard, Kerstetter, D. A New Perspective on the Decision-making Process of Arts Festival Visitors Events Beyond 2000: Setting the Agenda. Conference on Event Evaluation, Research and Education
Gitelson, Richard, Bernat, F, Aleman, S. A Comparison of Leisure Constraints between Hispanics and White Older Adults. World Gerontology Conference
Gitelson, Richard, Vincent, Kelly, Shirreffs, J., Harvey, J. Relocation to a Retirement Community: Examining the Effects of Social Support Networks and Marital Satisfaction on Feelings of Regret. National Communication Conference
Gitelson, Richard, Fitzpatrick, T., McCabe, J. Factors that influence Social and Health Benefits of Attendance at Senior Centers. The Gerontology Society of America’s 55th Annual Scientific Meeting
Gitelson, Richard, Kelly, D., Shirreffs, J., Regalado, J. Examining the Impacts of Relocating to a Retirement Community on Local Support, Leisure Activities, Marital Satisfaction, Health and Lifestyle Choices. Governor’s Conference on Aging
Gitelson, Richard, McCabe, J., Fitzpatrick, T. The Benefits of Participation at Adult/Senior Centers. National Council on Aging/American Society on Aging Joint Annual Conference