Mary S. Wells, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Faculty Position&
Assistant Professor (Sport Management/Youth Development)
Contact Information
Office: Annex 1096
Phone: (801-585-7086
E-mail: mary.wells@hsc.utah.edu
Degrees
BA in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame
MS in Youth and Family Recreation from Brigham Young University
PhD in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism from University of Utah
Research Activities/Interests
- Youth Sport
- Youth Development
- Sportsmanship
- Family Recreation
- Community Recreation
Selected Publications
Wells, M. S., & Arthur-Banning, S. G. (2008). The logic of youth development: Constructing a logic model of youth development through sport. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 26(2), 189-201.
Wells, M. S., Arthur-Banning, S. G., Paisley, K. P., Ellis, G. D., Roark, M. F., & Fisher, K. (2008). Good (Youth) Sports: Using Benefits-based Programming to Increase Sportsmanship. Journal of Parks and Recreation Administration, 26(1), 1-21.
Wells, M. S., Ellis, G. D., Arthur-Banning, S. G., & Roark, M. (2006). Effect of staged practices and motivational climate on goal orientation and sportsmanship in community youth sport experiences. Journal of Parks and Recreation Administration, 24(4), 64-85.
Wells, M. S., Ruddell, E., & Paisley, K. (2006). Creating an environment for sportsmanship outcomes: A systems perspective. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 77(7), 13-17.
Ellis, G. D., Paisley, K. P., Wells, M. S., Silverberg, K., & Henderson, H. (2004). How to Promote Sportsmanship in Your Youth Sport Leagues: The Play Hard, Play Fair, Play Fun Program. Parks and Recreation, 39(6), 46-51.
Wells, M. S., Widmer, M. A., & McCoy, J. K. (2004). Grubs and Grasshoppers: The influence of challenging recreation on the collective efficacy of families with at-risk youth. Family Relations, 53, 326-333.
PRT 3780: Program and Service Evaluation in PRT
