A cross-cultural critique of newer therapeutic recreation practice models: The self-determination and enjoyment enhancement model, Aristotelian good life model, and the optimizing lifelong health through therapeutic recreation model

Three years ago, Dieser and Peregoy (1999) provided a multicultural critique of the Leisure Ability model, the Health Protection/Health Promotion model, and the Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery/Outcome model. Since then, three new practice models have been developed. These include the Self-Determination and Enjoyment Enhancement model, the Aristotelian Good Life (AGL) model, and the Optimizing Lifelong Health Through Therapeutic Recreation model. The purpose of this paper is to add to the discussion regarding cross-cultural appropriateness of therapeutic recreation practice models.…