#56: Nature-Based Adventure and Well-Being with Dr. Susan Houge Mackenzie
This episode’s guest was Dr. Susan Houge Mackenzie who is a professor at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Her research integrates psychology and tourism by developing and applying psychology theories to adventure tourism, recreation, and education contexts. Her primary research focuses on links between nature-based adventure and well-being for tourists, guides, and host communities. Her research also focuses on translating theoretical developments into practical applications for the tourism industry. Additional projects include investigations of how outdoor adventure can promote engagement and intrinsic motivation in physical activity and science education. Susan’s interests in outdoor adventure, sport, and psychological well-being stem from adventure guiding and competitive soccer experiences. She has applied these experiences to develop risk management guidelines for adventure operations; conduct mental skill training workshops for elite youth athletes; and to provide consulting for government and non-profit organizations.
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