Camilla J. Hodge

Camilla J. Hodge, MS, PhD

Languages spoken: Spanish

Academic Office Information

c.hodge@utah.edu

Dr. Hodge is a family scholar specializing in understanding the association between shared family experiences and the development, health, and well-being of individuals and families. Her research focuses on identifying the conditions under which shared family experiences lead to positive outcomes for individuals and families, and the proximal processes (behavioral, psychological, cognitive, and physiological responses) that may better explain why some shared family experiences may lead to positive outcomes.

Dr. Hodge's recent publications and presentations have identified gaps in family experience research. Family experience research (1) has overlooked some crucial family relationships (e.g., siblings), (2) has been primarily limited to one family life stage (parents with adolescent children), and (3) has lacked diversity in the family types and structures it has included. Additionally, study design and measurement methods have limited the validity of reported associations between family experiences and positive youth and family outcomes. Dr. Hodge is seeking to address these shortcomings through her research, and thereby increase the generalizability of family experience research. Furthermore, Dr. Hodge seeks to empower families and practitioners to effectively design and use family experiences (a potentially enjoyable and accessible treatment mechanism) to promote individual and family development and well-being.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Layland E K (12/31/2019). Rethinking leisure time use metrics: Greater diversity in shared sibling leisure is associated with higher relationship quality during emerging adulthood. J Soc Pers Relat.
  2. Povilaitis V Riley M J Delange R Macklin K M Verkouw A (12/31/2019). Instructor impacts on outdoor education participant outcomes: A systematic review.
  3. Lackey N Q Tysor D A McNay G D Joyner L Baker K H (12/31/2019). Mental health benefits of nature-based recreation: A systematic review.
  4. Duerden M D Layland E K Lacanienta A Hodge C J Goates M C (12/31/2019). Reporting quantitative methods and findings: Best practices fidelity in the leisure science literature. Leis Sci.
  5. Schwartz F (12/31/2018). Will they leave what they find? The efficacy of a Leave No Trace education program for youth.
  6. Layland E K (12/31/2018). Injustice in mobile leisure: A conceptual exploration of Pokémon Go. Leis Sci.
  7. Sharaievska I (06/09/2018). "Hey Data, I just wanna say hello": Digital leisure among nonresident fathers.
  8. Zabriskie R Townsend J Eggett D (06/01/2018). Family leisure functioning: A cross-national study. Leis Sci, 40, 194–215.
  9. Melton K K (05/10/2018). The creation of military family leisure experiences.
  10. Camilla J Hodge (09/01/2017).
  11. Taff B D (07/01/2017).
  12. Hodge C J (06/01/2017).
  13. Kanters M A (12/31/2015). Youth sport practice model gets more kids active with more time practicing skills .
  14. Hodge C J (10/01/2015).
  15. LaPan C (12/31/2013). Female faculty in higher education: The politics of hope.
  16. Hodge C J (12/31/2012). The value of a master’s degree to recreation professionals.
  17. Hodge C J (10/01/2012).

Book Chapter

  1. Hodge C J (01/17/2020). Family leisure. Human Kinetics.
  2. Melton K (05/15/2018). Supporting PYD through family programming. Sagamore.
  3. Hodge C J (10/01/2016).

Other

  1. Hodge C J (12/31/2019). Recreation trends, service utilization, and future directions for military Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs. Military REACH. Military REACH.
  2. strongHodge C Jstrong (06/29/2018). When time for leisure seems limited, focus on quality. NCFR Family Focus. NCFR Family Focus.