Expertise:

Grandparenting, Family Leisure, Intergenerational Relations, Therapeutic Recreation, Mental Health, Aging

Language(s) spoken:

English

Professional associations:

PhD

Dr. Hebblethwaite's research centres around the complexities and nuances of the experience of leisure for marginalized peoples, including older people, first time mothers, and persons living with disabilities. More specifically, her research explores the social and political systems and institutions that shape, facilitate, and hinder inclusion and social engagement, specifically in the contexts of family relationships, digital technologies, social policy, and interage (intergenerational) relations. Taking a critical and community-engaged approach, her work disrupts traditional narratives and discourses, challenges ageist assumptions, and encourages a more intersectional approach to understanding the impact that leisure has on wellbeing.

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