Faculty Profile
Lynn Barnett Morris
Associate Professor
Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism
Ph.D. Educational Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Curriculum Vitae:
Barnett_Morris_CV_2017.doc
Professor Barnett's areas of interest include analysis of play and its relation to development; investigation of toys and play spaces as facilitative of play; and resources in research design and statistical analysis.
Professor Barnett's areas of research include theoretical formulation of children's play; intrinsic motivation and rewards; the effects of adult-structured play and extracurricular activities on children's development and interests; and the play of children with special challenges and needs.