Browsing by Author "Mechelin, Kyle"

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    Impact of Traditional Versus Interactive Point-Of- View Video-Based Training Methods on Situational Confidence Levels in Intramural College Basketball Officials
    (2023-05) Feller, Kevin; Mechelin, Kyle; Sherman, Geoffre; Krohn, Brian; Pierce, David; Tourism, Event, & Sport Management, School of Health and Human Sciences
    Purpose: The purpose of this research was to examine the confidence level of college level intramural basketball officials and how different training methods, traditional and interactive point-of-view (POV) video-based, affect their perception on their confidence to perform their job accurately and in stressful environments. Methods: There were 13 control participants who trained with the college intramural programs referee training protocols and there were 21 participants who trained with interactive POV video-based technology. Both groups answered 12 questions pre- and post-test on their perceived officiating confidence levels. The data was analyzed using an independent sample T-Test to determine if there are any differences between the means of two groups on each question. Results: Three questions showed significant results with the POV video-based group proving greater positive changes in confidence levels from the pre to post-test than the control group: “ability to possess the most extensive knowledge of the rules compared to anyone else present at the game,” “the participants confidence in their ability to determine if a foul of violation had been committed,” and the participants being “confident in their ability to make consistent calls.” Conclusion: Interactive POV video-based training can increase confidence levels of collegiate intramural basketball officials.
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    Understanding student-lead charitable events through participant social media usage: A mixed-methods study
    (IUI Events and Tourism Institute, 2022) Mechelin, Kyle; Marion, Andrew; Lickliter, Murphy; Tourism, Event, & Sport Management, School of Health and Human Sciences
    This paper explores how campus-based charitable events can drive future participation through the factors of engagement, social media use, campus community, and self-esteem. Through mixed-methods, researchers drew insights from Twitter posts and survey responses of past and current Jagathon participants. Tweets were analyzed through sentiment analysis and survey data was explored through multiple linear regression, descriptive analysis, and correlation analysis. The results of study one indicates an overall positive attitude towards Jagathon held by participants. The results of study two found that the experience had at Jagathon and social media use are two of the most influential factors on intent to remain involved. The results provide theoretical and practical implications for charitable event hosts and outlines steps for further research in the subject.