School of Public Health

Education

• Re.D at Indiana University, 1979
• M.S. at University of Montana, 1975
• B.S. at University of New Hampshire, 1972

Background

Recipient, HPER Outstanding Researcher Award, Indiana University, 2005

Grant Reviewer, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Department of Education

Director, Indiana University Center on Aging and Aged, 2000-2005

Society of Park and Recreation Educators, President, 1993-1994, and Board of Directors, 1988-1991

Over $2.1 million in funded research, curriculum development, and outreach grants; agencies include U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Recreation and Park Association, ARC Research Grants Program, and State of Indiana

International Federation on Ageing, Board of Directors, 2004-2006

Editor, Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 1998-2001

Research:

My research and teaching focus on health, daily life activities, and the well-being of older adults.

In 1985 I initiated a specialized research and training program on aging and developmental disabilities at Indiana University and began collaborative research with Dr. Susan Eklund. In 1998, we completed a 10-year longitudinal investigation on aging-related change in adults with mental retardation, as well as working collaboratively on other projects involving the general population of older persons.

Since 1993, I broadened my inquiry to include health, daily life activities, social support, mental well-being, and material security as these areas impact aging well. My work in this area involved a multidisciplinary team of scholars from more than 15 countries world-wide in a Global Ageing Initiative.

Current studies include the development of an index of individual aging well, and the development of a comprehensive evaluation system for assessing environments that promote active living for older adults (DEAL - Designing Environments for Active Living).

Publications

Books and Chapters in Books

Hawkins, B. A. (2009). Active Living in Older Adulthood: Principles and Practices of Activity Programs. State College, PA: Venture Publishing, Inc.

Hawkins, B. A. & Moody, H. R. (In press). Chapter 26. Work, Leisure, and Health: Re-visioning Retirement in the 21st Century. In Ainsworth, B., Payne, L., & Godbey, G. (Eds.), Leisure, Health and Wellness: Making the Connections. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

Hawkins, B.A., & Myllykangas, S.A. (2006). Comprehensive Evaluation to Promote Active Engagement - TRAINING CONTENT MANUAL. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation and Park Association in conjunction with Indiana University, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies.

Hawkins, B.A., & Myllykangas, S.A. (2006). Comprehensive Evaluation to Promote Active Engagement - TRAINER'S KIT MANUAL. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation and Park Association in conjunction with Indiana University, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies.

Hawkins, B.A., & Myllykangas, S.A. (2006). Comprehensive Evaluation to Promote Active Engagement - ASSESSMENT MANUAL. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation and Park Association in conjunction with Indiana University, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies.

Heller, T., Janicki, M., & Hawkins, B. (2005). Chapter 13. Healthy aging and community participation. In C. Lakin & A. P. Turnbull (Eds.), National goals for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Washington: American Association on Mental Retardation. Pp. 311-332.

Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J., & Gaetani, R. (Eds.) (December 1988 & May 1989, 2nd ed.). Aging and developmental disabilities: A training inservice package. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities A University Affiliated Program. Two volume set with approximately 1000 pages of text, 1988, 1989 2nd ed.

Hawkins, B. A. (1989). "Health promotion for older adults with developmental disabilities Module 2.G." In B. A. Hawkins, S. J. Eklund, & R. Gaetani, (Eds.), Aging and developmental disabilities: A training inservice package. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities A University Affiliated Program

Hawkins, B. A. (1989). "Leisure and older adulthood Module 3.E." In B. A. Hawkins, S. J. Eklund, & R. Gaetani (Eds.), Aging and developmental disabilities: A training inservice package. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities A University Affiliated Program

Hawkins, B. A. (2000). Autism. In D. R. Austin & M.B. Crawford (Eds.), Therapeutic recreation service: An introduction (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. Also in first and second editions.

Teague, M. L., McGhee, V.L., & Hawkins, B. A. (2000). Geriatric practice. In D. R. Austin & M. B. Crawford (Eds.), Therapeutic recreation service: An introduction (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. Also in first and second editions.

Hawkins, B.A. (1999). Rights, place of residence, and retirement: Lessons from case studies on aging. In S. Herr & G. Weber (Eds.). Aging, rights, and quality of life for older persons with developmental disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.

Hawkins, B.A. (1997). Chapter 2. Health, fitness, and quality of life for older adults with developmental disabilities (pp. 29-35). In T. Tedricks (Ed.), Older adults with developmental disabilities and leisure: Issues, policy and practice - Activities, Adaptation and Aging. NY: Haworth Press.

Hawkins, B.A. (1996). Promoting quality of life through leisure and recreation. In R.L. Schalock (Ed.), Quality of life - Volume II. Applications to people with disabilities (Chapter 8). Washington, DC: American Association on Mental Retardation.

Hawkins, B.A., May, M.E., & Rogers, N.B. (1996). Therapeutic activity intervention with the elderly: Foundations and practices. State College, PA: Venture Publishers.

Sutton, E., Factor, A.R., Hawkins, B.A., Heller, T., & Seltzer, G.B. (Eds.). (1993). Older adults with developmental disabilities: Optimizing choice and change. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.

Hawkins, B.A. (1993). Leisure participation and life satisfaction of aging adults with mental retardation. In E. Sutton, A.R. Factor, B.A. Hawkins, T. Heller, & G.B. Seltzer (Eds.). Older adults with developmental disabilities: Optimizing choice and change (pp. 141 155). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.

Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S.J., & Martz, B.L. (1993). Aging adults with Down syndrome: Biological and psycho social considerations for caregivers. In K. A. Roberto (Ed.), The Elderly Caregiver: Caring for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (pp. 61 80). Newbury Park, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J., & Martz, B. L. (1992). Detecting aging related declines in adults with developmental disabilities A research monograph. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Consortium on Aging and Developmental Disabilities, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

Hawkins, B. A., & Eklund, S. J. (1990). Professional preparation in gerontology therapeutic recreation: Curriculum guide. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, School of HPER, Department of Recreation and Park Administration.

Articles

Hawkins, B.A., Foose, A.K., Binkley, A.L., Cheung, S.Y., Harahousou, V., & Lamura, G. (September 2007). Satisfaction with life in old age: The contribution of leisure in five countries. Journal of the International Federation of Parks and Recreation Administration.

Hawkins, B. A. (2005). Aging well: Toward a way of life for all people. CDC Preventing Chronic Disease, Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy. Online, refereed journal, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Public Health Service.

Hawkins, B. A., Foose, A. K., & Binkley, A. L. (2004). Contribution of leisure to the life satisfaction of older adults in Australia and the United States. World Leisure Journal.

Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J., James, D. R., & Foose, A. K. (2003). Adaptive behavior and cognitive function of adults with Down syndrome: Modeling change with age. Mental Retardation, 41(1), 7-28.

Hawkins, B. A. (1999). Population aging: Perspectives from the United States. World Leisure & Recreation Journal, 41(3), 11-15.

Hawkins, B. A., Peng, J., Hsieh, C., & Eklund, S. J. (1999). Leisure constraints: A replication and extension of construct development. Leisure Sciences, 21(3), 81-94.

Hawkins, B. A., Binkley, A. L., Eklund, S. J., & Yang, J. (1998). Cross-cultural comparisons of the daily activity patterns and life satisfaction of older adults in China, Australia, and the United States. World Leisure & Recreation Journal, 40(4), 4-10.

Yang, J., Sun, W., Li, X., Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S.J., & Binkley, A.L. (1998). Lifestyle and health state in older adults in China, Australia, and America - An investigation and evaluation of social resources. Journal of Tianjin Institute of Physical Education, 13(3), 22-27.

Yang, J., Sun, W., Li, X., Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S.J., & Binkley, A.L. (1998). Investigation and comparison of life style and health outcomes of Chinese, Australian, and American aged subjects (Part I). Journal of Beijing University of Physical Education, 21(4), 25-29.

Yang, J., Sun, W., Li, X., Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S.J., & Binkley, A.L. (1998). Lifestyle and health outcome in older adults in China, Australia, and the United States - Investigation and evaluation of health outcome. Journal of Tianjin Institute of Physical Education, 13(4), 36-41.

Rogers, N.B., Hawkins, B.A., & Eklund, S.J. (1998). The nature of leisure in the lives of older adults with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 42(2), 122-130.

Hawkins, B.A., Ardovino, P., & Hsieh C. (1998). Validity and reliability of the Leisure Assessment Inventory. Mental Retardation, 36(4), 303-313.

Hawkins, B.A., Kim, K., & Eklund, S.J. (1995). Validity and reliability of a Five Dimensional Life Satisfaction Index. Mental Retardation, 33(5), 295-303.

May, M.E., Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S.J., Kim, K., Brattain Rogers, N., & Sung, H. (1995). Discrepancy analysis and a proposal for service provision: Case history of an older individual with Down syndrome. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 29(4), 337-343.

Hawkins, B.A., & McLean, D. (1993). Delivering services to a diverse aging population: Challenges for the future. Leisure Today A Special Issue of the Journal of HPERD, 64(4), 31 34.

Hawkins, B.A., & Freeman, P.A. (1993). Correlates of self reported leisure among adults with mental retardation. Leisure Sciences, 15(2), 131 147.

Hawkins, B. A. (1993). An exploratory analysis of leisure and life satisfaction of aging adults with mental retardation. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 27(2), 98 109.

Harlan, J. E., & Hawkins, B. A. (1992). Terminal illness, aging and developmental disability: A therapeutic art intervention. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 26(3), 49 52.

Hawkins, B. A. (1991). An exploration of adaptive skills and leisure activity of older adults with mental retardation. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 25(4), 9 27.

Hawkins, B. A. (1991). Challenges for leisure services in a graying America, Leisure Information Quarterly, 17(3), 1 5.

Hawkins, B. A., & Kultgen, P. B. (1990). Activities and adaptation: A call for innovations to serve aging adults with developmental disabilities. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 15(1/2), 5 18.

Rominger, R. L., & Hawkins, B. A. (1990). An age sensitive planning model for developmentally challenged seniors in community settings. Adult Residential Care Journal, 4(3), 149 162.

Hawkins, B. A., & Austin, D. R. (1990). Identification of competencies needed in gerontological recreation courses: An application of the Delphi technique. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, 1, 21 27.

Hawkins, B. A., & Eklund, S. J. (1990). Planning processes and outcomes for an aging population with developmental disabilities. Mental Retardation, 28(1), 35 40.

Courses Recently Taught

R365/565 Leisure and Aging

R390 Statistical Applications in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies

R703 Inquiry Methodology in Leisure Behavior

T590 Introduction to Research in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation