Sanghee Chun

Dr. Sanghee Chun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies at Brock University. She holds certifications as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Her research focuses on posttraumatic growth, meaningful leisure engagement, and the role of leisure activities in the lives of individuals with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities, particularly spinal cord injury survivors. Key themes include gratitude, happiness, and the psychological benefits of casual leisure and volunteering.

Dr. Chun’s work emphasizes the importance of meaningful social relationships, physical rehabilitation, and adaptive activities in enhancing quality of life. She is affiliated with organizations such as the Canadian Association of Leisure Studies and the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Her teaching includes courses on the social psychology of leisure, therapeutic recreation program planning, and psychosocial coping strategies.

Her research consistently highlights the transformative role of leisure in promoting resilience, with studies examining aging populations, chronic illness, and disability. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her contributions to therapeutic recreation and leisure studies have been published in prominent journals like Leisure Studies and Disability & Rehabilitation.