Samantha Powers
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Recent Publications
Visitor Use and Recreational Conflict in the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Eitzel, J., Powers, S., Gephart, M., Cottrell, M., Medlin, A. & Zajchowski, C., Feb 15 2026, In: Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 44, 1, p. 171-181 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Adapting for solitude: Stress-coping, substitution behaviors, and intentions to return in wilderness recreation
Ferguson, M. D., Gorman, M. B., Ferguson, L. A., Schwartz, F., Powers, S. L., Smith, M. & Carte, S., Dec 2026, In: Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. 56, 101102.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Impacts of nature relatedness and motivation on active outdoor recreation participation
McCabe, M. K., Powers, S. L. & Son, J. S., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. 54, 100929.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Large landscape conservation partnerships: A social network analysis of the Appalachian Trail landscape
Powers, S. L., Liu, H. L., Drogin Rodgers, E. B., Trauntvein, N. & Metcalf, E. C., Jun 2026, In: Conservation Science and Practice. 8, 6, e70317.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
College Students’ Healthy Leisure: Latent Profile Analyses of Constraints and Negotiation Strategies
Agans, J. P., Son, J. S., Powers, S., Hanna, S. & Weybright, E. H., 2025, In: Leisure Sciences. 47, 8, p. 1764-1785 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hiding access to quality parks: a case study examining ParkservTM and objective park assessment in an under-resourced community
Bopp, M., Powers, S., Bose, M. & Holmes, L., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Cities and Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Infrared visitor counts: data validation and algorithm development
Daniels, M. J., Liu, H. L. & Powers, S. L., 2025, In: Current Issues in Tourism. 28, 14, p. 2215-2219 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Enhancing Online Survey Research in Environmental and Conservation Social Sciences: A GIS-Based Place Mapping Validation Technique for Enhancing Sample Quality
Powers, S. L., Trauntvein, N. & Son, J. S., 2025, In: Society and Natural Resources. 38, 8, p. 902-912 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Fostering equity: How welcomeness, safety, and representation influence visitor coping and intention-to-return to parks and protected areas
Powers, S. L., Ferguson, L. A., Ferguson, M. D., Aytur, S., Gorman, M. B., Bennett, J. L. & Feldbaum, E., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. 50, 100868.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Fostering long-term commitment among certified career volunteers in outdoor adventure recreation: integrating role identity in the volunteer process model for ski patrollers
Powers, S. L., Trauntvein, N., Covelli Metcalf, E. & Whicher, M. R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Managing Sport and Leisure.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Intersectionality in facilitators of active outdoor recreation in parks and protected areas
Powers, S. L., Son, J. S., Liu, H. L. & Webster, N., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. 49, 100853.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Racial equity facilitators of active outdoor recreation in parks and protected areas: Scale development, testing, and validation
Powers, S. L. & Son, J. S., 2025, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 56, 4, p. 493-520 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Socio-spatial constraints and facilitators of racially and ethnically diverse park visitation: A case study of U.S. urban park agency directors
Powers, S. L., Pitas, N. A., Daniels, M., Webster, N. & Mowen, A. J., Oct 2025, In: Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. 112, 128900.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
“We Try [to] Take the Barriers Away For You to Come in”: Active Recreation Contexts as Leisure Facilitators
Agans, J. P., Powers, S. L., McCabe, M. K. & Son, J. S., Mar 8 2024, In: Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 42, 1, p. 58-784 727 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Resident Representation in Parks: Identifying Gaps and Promoting Equitable Engagement
Daniels, M. J. & Powers, S. L., Aug 1 2024, In: Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 42, 3, p. 1-23 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
