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Dr. Pei-Chun Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University. Her research program explores the role of leisure in promoting well-being and quality of life for individuals living with chronic conditions, particularly focusing on healthy aging in community settings. Hsieh examines how leisure contributes to flourishing across various life stages, and as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), she integrates academic and professional perspectives in her work. Committed to advancing evidence-based practice in therapeutic recreation, she serves on the Research Awards Committee of the Recreational Therapy Foundation, supporting initiatives that strengthen research in the field. Her research interests include leisure and healthy aging among older adults, quality of life among family caregivers, and community engagement through leisure for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Hsieh is involved in supervising graduate research and contributes to several academic courses related to therapeutic recreation and leisure studies.
Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Teaching and researching in therapeutic recreation and leisure studies.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.