Trends in International Research Presented Through the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (1965–2008)

Abstract

The extent of international research on the Research Consortium's program between 1965 and 2008 was documented. A total of 9,132 abstracts were reviewed, and 657 (7.19%) had an international component. Inclusion of international research ranged from a low of 1.97% in 1983 to a high of 14.24% in 2007. There was a decrease in the amount of international research presented between 1965 and 1983, after which there was an increase through 2008. Most growth was from increased contributions coming from researchers in Southeast Asia. In terms of general research topics, eight areas increased over the 44-year history reviewed, and five areas decreased. Seven recommendations are advanced for expanding the place and role of international research within the Research Consortium.

Key words:

• conferences
• history of science
• kinesiology
• professional organizations

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Bradley J. Cardinal

This study was funded, in part, by an Undergraduate Research Awards Program grant from the College of Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University. Please address all correspondence concerning this article to Bradley J. Cardinal, Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, 220 Langton Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.