Jacob Benfield

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Professor of Psychology, Division of Social Sciences (Abington)

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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

Beyond “bluespace” and “greenspace”: A narrative review of possible health benefits from exposure to other natural landscapes

Li, H., Browning, M. H. E. M., Rigolon, A., Larson, L. R., Taff, D., Labib, S. M., Benfield, J., Yuan, S., McAnirlin, O., Hatami, N. & Kahn, P. H., Jan 15 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 856, 159292.

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Association between residential greenness during childhood and trait emotional intelligence during young adulthood: A retrospective life course analysis in the United States

Browning, M. H. E. M., Li, D., White, M. P., Bratman, G. N., Becker, D. & Benfield, J. A., Mar 2022, In: Health and Place. 74, 102755.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Narcissistic grandiosity and risky health behaviors in college students

Coleman, S. R. M., Bernstein, M. J., Benfield, J. A. & Smyth, J. M., 2022, In: Journal of American College Health. 70, 2, p. 634-643 10 p.

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

Within-person effects of inclusion and exclusion on well-being in daily life

Bernstein, M. J., Neubauer, A. B., Benfield, J. A., Potter, L. & Smyth, J. M., Dec 2021, In: Personal Relationships. 28, 4, p. 940-960 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Acceptability factors for wildlife approach in park and protected area settings

Freeman, S., Taff, B. D., Miller, Z. D., Benfield, J. A. & Newman, P., May 15 2021, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 286, 112276.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Mutualism Wildlife Value Orientations Predict Support for Messages About Distance-Related Wildlife Conflict

Freeman, S., Taff, B. D., Miller, Z. D., Benfield, J. A. & Newman, P., May 2021, In: Environmental Management. 67, 5, p. 920-929 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Anthropogenic Noise Source and Intensity Effects on Mood and Relaxation in Simulated Park Environments

Benfield, J. A., Rainbolt, G. A. N., Troup, L. J. & Bell, P. A., Oct 14 2020, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 11, 570694.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Validating the state motivation to foster social connections scale

Bernstein, M. J., Claypool, H. M., Nadzan, M. A., Schuepfer, K., Benfield, J. A. & Nutt, R. J., Nov 2 2019, In: Journal of Social Psychology. 159, 6, p. 709-724 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Assessing the relationship between community engagement and perceived ownership of an urban park in Philadelphia

Mullenbach, L. E., Baker, B. L., Benfield, J., Hickerson, B. & Mowen, A. J., May 27 2019, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 50, 3, p. 201-219 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The role of tourism impacts on cultural ecosystem services

Taff, B. D., Benfield, J., Miller, Z. D., D’antonio, A. & Schwartz, F., Apr 2019, In: Environments - MDPI. 6, 4, 43.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The Role of Tourism Impacts on Cultural Ecosystem Services

Taff, B. D., Benfield, J., Miller, Z. D., D'Antonio, A. & Schwartz, F., 2019, In: Environments. 6, 4, p. 43 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

A laboratory study of the psychological impact of light pollution in national parks

Benfield, J. A., Nutt, R. J., Taff, B. D., Miller, Z. D., Costigan, H. & Newman, P., Jun 2018, In: Journal of Environmental Psychology. 57, p. 67-72 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Motorized recreation sounds influence nature scene evaluations: The role of attitude moderators

Benfield, J., Taff, B. D., Weinzimmer, D. & Newman, P., Apr 13 2018, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 9, APR, 495.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review