Andrew Mowen

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Professor, Recreation, Park and Tourism Management

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Recent Publications

Perceived ownership of urban parks: The role of the social environment

Kim, J., Baker, B. L., Pitas, N. A., Benfield, J. A., Hickerson, B. D. & Mowen, A. J., 2023, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 54, 1, p. 72-88 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Support for Neoliberal Conservation Strategies in State Park and Recreation Service Delivery: Privatization, Trust, and Place Attachment

Pitas, N. & Mowen, A. J., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Society and Natural Resources.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Development and validation of a scale measuring public perceptions of racial environmental justice in parks

Powers, S. L., Mowen, A. J. & Webster, N., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Leisure Research.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Associations between enjoyable activities and uplifting events: Effects on momentary positive affect in adulthood

Chen, S. T., Hyun, J., Graefe, A. R., Almeida, D. M., Mowen, A. J. & Sliwinski, M., 2022, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 53, 2, p. 211-228 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The Influence of Leisure Engagement on Daily Emotional Well-Being

Chen, S. T., Hyun, J., Graefe, A. R., Mowen, A. J., Almeida, D. M. & Sliwinski, M. J., 2022, In: Leisure Sciences. 44, 7, p. 995-1012 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Can urban parks bridge deep divides? Assessing the effects of inter-racial social interaction in parks and public spaces on trust

Mullenbach, L. E., Mowen, A. J., Baker, B. L. & Wilhelm Stanis, S. A., 2022, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 53, 3, p. 450-472 23 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Gauging indirect stakeholder sentiment towards orphanage tourism on Twitter

Park, S., Pan, B., Font, S., Schroeder, A., Lin, M. & Mowen, A. J., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Tourism Recreation Research.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Examining the Agency-Foundation Relationship in Local Park and Recreation Services

Pitas, N. A., Powers, S. A. & Mowen, A. J., Jun 14 2022, In: Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 40, 2, p. 2-11 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Neoliberal conservation and equity in the context of local parks and recreation: Stakeholder perceptions on public-non-profit partnerships

Pitas, N. A., Powers, S. L. & Mowen, A. J., 2022, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 53, 3, p. 473-491 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Values, Ideologies, Attitudes, and Preferences for Relative Allocations to Park and Recreation Services

Pitas, N. A., Mowen, A., Taff, B. D., Hickerson, B. & Graefe, A., 2022, In: Leisure Sciences. 44, 6, p. 677-696 20 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Engagement, representation, and safety: Factors promoting belonging and positive interracial contact in urban parks

Powers, S. L., Webster, N., Agans, J. P., Graefe, A. R. & Mowen, A. J., Mar 2022, In: Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. 69, 127517.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Exploring the conditions that promote intergroup contact at urban parks

Powers, S. L., Graefe, A. R., Benfield, J. A., Hickerson, B., Baker, B. L., Mullenbach, L. E. & Mowen, A. J., 2022, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 53, 3, p. 426-449 24 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Public Perceptions of Local Parks and Recreation as an Essential Community Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Powers, S., Pitas, N. A. D. & Mowen, A. J., Aug 9 2022, In: Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 40, 3, p. 159-178 20 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The power of parks: How interracial contact in urban parks can support prejudice reduction, interracial trust, and civic engagement for social justice

Powers, S. L., Webster, N., Agans, J. P., Graefe, A. R. & Mowen, A. J., Dec 2022, In: Cities. 131, 104032.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The association of cultural and environmental factors with mental health among Asian immigrants

Kim, J., Mowen, A., Hickerson, B., Graefe, A. & Bopp, M., Nov 25 2021, In: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care. 17, 4, p. 464-473 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review