Google Scholar page for Dr. Mark Needham

2023

Delie, J., Needham, M. D., & Biedenweg, K. (2023). Modeling cognitive antecedents of tolerance for black bears: The roles of direct experience, knowledge, and risk perceptions. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 28(6). PDF

von Furstenberg, R., Vayer, V. R., Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., Lee, K. J., Stevenson, K., Ahlers, A. A., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bethke, T., Clark, B., Davan, K. M., Dayer, A. A., Fisher, T. E., Ghasemi, B., Gigliotti, L., Irwin, K., Keith, S. J., Kelly, M., Kyle, G., Metcalf, E., Needham, M. D., Poudyal, N. C., Quartuch, M., Rodriguez, S. L., Romulo, C., Sharp, R. L., Siemer, W., Springer, M. T., Stedman, R., Stein, T., Van Deelen, T. R., Winkler, R. L., & Woosnam, K. M. (2023). Evaluating impacts of R3 workshops for first-time hunters at universities across the United States. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 47(3), e1482. PDF

Szuster, B., Needham, M. D., Lesar, L., & Chen, Q. (2023). From a drone’s eye view: Indicators of overtourism in a sea, sun, and sand destination. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 31(7), 1538-1555. PDF

Insinga, M. L., Needham, M. D., & Swearingen, T. C. (2023). Public cognitions and emotions associated with sea star wasting disease: An exploratory study in Oregon. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 28(4), 335-355. PDF

Munanura, I. E., Needham, M. D., Lindberg, K., Kooistra, C., & Ghahramani, L. (2023). Support for tourism: The roles of attitudes, subjective wellbeing, and emotional solidarity. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 31(2), 581-596. PDF

2022

Rushing, J. R., D’Antonio, A., & Needham, M. D. (2022). Spatial patterns of constraints to park visitation among urban populations. Leisure Sciences, 44(8), 1033-1059. PDF

Petit, J. D., Needham, M. D., & Howe, G. T. (2022). Trust, perceptions of risks and benefits, and normative acceptance of approaches for restoring American chestnut trees. Risk Analysis, 42(3), 470-486. PDF

Insinga, M. L., Needham, M. D., & Swearingen, T. C. (2022). Public emotions and cognitions in response to ocean acidification. Ocean and Coastal Management, 221, 106104. PDF

Lindberg, K., Munanura, I. E., Kooistra, C., Needham, M. D., & Ghahramani, L. (2022). Understanding effects of tourism on residents: A contingent subjective well-being approach. Journal of Travel Research, 61(2), 346-361. PDF

Fleming, W., Needham, M., & Biedenweg, K. (2022). Connections among Puget Sound residents’ psychological restoration from natural environments, place attachment, and beliefs about environmental governance. Environmental Management, 69(2), 258-270. PDF

2021

Vaske, J. J., Needham, M. D., & Miller, C. A. (2021). Wildlife agency trust and perceived risks from chronic wasting disease. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 45(4), 597-607. PDF

Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., Von Furstenberg, R., Vayer, V. R., Lee, K. J., Choi, D. Y., Stevenson, K., Ahlers, A. A., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bethke, T., Bruskotter, J. T., Chizinski, C. J., Clark, B., Dayer, A. A., Heber Dunning, K., Ghasemi, B., Gigliotti, L., Graefe, A., Irwin, K., Keith, S. J., Kelly, M., Kyle, G., Metcalf, E., Morse, W., Needham, M. D., Poudyal, N. C., Quartuch, M., Rodriguez, S., Romulo, C., Sharp, R. L., Siemer, W., Springer, M. T., Stayton, B., Stedman, R., Stein, T., Van Deelen, T. R., Whiting, J., Winkler, R. L., & Woosnam, K. M. (2021). The future of wildlife conservation funding: What options do U.S. college students support? Conservation Science and Practice, 3(10), e505. PDF

Petit, J. D., Needham, M. D., & Howe, G. T. (2021). Effects of message framing on public responses to using genetic engineering to restore American chestnut trees. Society and Natural Resources, 34(9), 1194-1212. PDF

Sheridan, K., O’Riain, M. J., & Needham, M. D. (2021). Recreationist perceptions of lethal and non-lethal management of sharks in two of South Africa’s marine areas. Marine Policy, 132, 104633. PDF

Vayer, V. R., Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., Lee, K. J., Von Furstenberg, R., Choi, D. Y., Stevenson, K., Ahlers, A. A., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bethke, T., Bruskotter, J., Chizinski, C., Clark, B., Dayer, A. A., Ghasemi, B., Gigliotti, L., Graefe, A., Irwin, K., Keith, S. J., Kelly, M., Kyle, G., Metcalf, E., Morse, W., Needham, M. D., Poudyal, N., Quartuch, M., Rodriguez, S., Romulo, C., Sharp, R. L., Siemer, W., Springer, M., Stedman, R., Stein, T., Van Deelen, T., Whiting, J., Winkler, R. L., & Woosnam, K. M. (2021). Diverse university students across the United States reveal promising pathways to hunter recruitment and retention. Journal of Wildlife Management, 85(5), 1017-1030. PDF

Moskel, J. M., Shroyer, E. L., Rowe, S., Needham, M. D., & Arbic, B. K. (2021). The coastal ocean environment summer school in Ghana: Exploring the research capacity building potential of a higher education informal science learning program. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 25(2), 187-213. PDF

Petit, J. D., Needham, M. D., & Howe, G. T. (2021). Cognitive and demographic drivers of attitudes toward using genetic engineering to restore American chestnut trees. Forest Policy and Economics, 125, 102385. PDF

2020

Naude, V. N., Balme, G. A., Rogan, M. S., Needham, M. D., Whittington-Jones, G., Dickerson, T., Mabaso, X., Nattrass, N., Bishop, J. M., Hunter, L., & O’Riain, M. J. (2020). Longitudinal assessment of illegal leopard skin use in ceremonial regalia and acceptance of faux alternatives among followers of the Shembe Church, South Africa. Conservation Science and Practice, 2(11), e289. PDF

Johnston, J. R., Needham, M. D., Cramer, L. A., & Swearingen, T. C. (2020). Public values and attitudes toward marine reserves and marine wilderness. Coastal Management, 48(2), 142-163. PDF

2019

Johnston, J. R., Needham, M. D., Cramer, L. A, Olsen, C. S., & Swearingen, T. C. (2019). Public perceptions of marine wilderness as a marine protected area designation. Ocean and Coastal Management, 178, 104873. PDF

Rushing, J. R., Needham, M. D., D’Antonio, A., & Metcalf, E. C. (2019). Barriers to attachment? Relationships among constraints, attachment, and visitation to urban parks. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 27, 100228. PDF

Philips, L. P., Szuster, B. W., & Needham, M. D. (2019). Tourist value orientations and conflicts at a marine protected area in Hawaii. International Journal of Tourism Research, 21(6), 868-881. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Vaske, J. J. (2019). Survey implementation, sampling, and weighting data. In J. J. Vaske, Survey research and analysis (2nd Edition) (pp. 189-254). Champaign, IL: Sagamore-Venture.

Needham, M. D., & Vaske, J. J. (2019). Writing and constructing surveys. In J. J. Vaske, Survey research and analysis (2nd Edition) (pp. 119-187). Champaign, IL: Sagamore-Venture.

2018

Needham, M. D., Szuster, B. W., Lesar, L., Mora, C., & Knecht, D. P. (2018). Snorkeling and scuba diving with manta rays: Encounters, norms, crowding, satisfaction, and displacement. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 23(5), 461-473. PDF

Larasatie, P., Guerrero, J. E., Conroy, K., Hall, T. E., Hansen, E., & Needham, M. D. (2018). What does the public believe about tall wood buildings? An exploratory study in the US Pacific Northwest. Journal of Forestry, 116(5), 429-436. PDF

Vaske, J. J., Miller, C. A., Ashbrook, A. L., & Needham, M. D. (2018). Proximity to chronic wasting disease, perceived risk, and social trust in the managing agency. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 23(2), 115-128. PDF

2017

Miller, M. L., Auyong, J., Szuster, B. W., Needham, M. D., Orams, M. B., Wilks, J., & Lück, M. (2017). A field takes stock: Papers from the Eighth International Congress on Coastal and Marine Tourism. Tourism in Marine Environments, 12(3-4), 139-153. PDF

Needham, M. D., Szuster, B. W., Mora, C., Lesar, L., & Anders, E. (2017). Manta ray tourism: Interpersonal and social values conflicts, sanctions, and management. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 25(10), 1367-1384. PDF

Needham, M. D., Vaske, J. J., & Petit, J. D. (2017). Risk sensitivity and hunter perceptions of chronic wasting disease risk and other hunting, wildlife, and health risks. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 22(3), 197-216. PDF

Perry, E. E., Needham, M. D., & Cramer, L. A. (2017). Coastal resident trust, similarity, attitudes, and intentions regarding new marine reserves in Oregon. Society and Natural Resources, 30(3), 315-330. PDF

Strauss, S. H., Jones, K. N., Lu, H., Petit, J. D., Klocko, A. L., Betts, M. G., Brosi, B. J., Fletcher Jr., R. J., & Needham, M. D. (2017). Reproductive modification in forest plantations: Impacts on biodiversity and society. New Phytologist, 213(3), 1000-1021. PDF

Falk, J. H., & Needham, M. D. (2017). Utilizing indicator-based methods: Measuring the impact of a science center on its community. In P. G. Patrick (Ed.), Preparing informal science educators: Perspectives from science communication and education (pp. 261-266). Cham, Switzerland: Springer.

2016

Dearden, P., Rollins, R., & Needham, M. (Eds.) (2016). Parks and protected areas in Canada: Planning and management (4th Edition). Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press. Webpage

Rollins, R., Dearden, P., & Needham, M. D. (2016). Challenges for the future. In P. Dearden, R. Rollins, & M. Needham, Parks and protected areas in Canada: Planning and management (4th Edition) (pp. 456-472). Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press.

Needham, M. D., Dearden, P., Rollins, R., & McNamee, K. (2016). Parks and protected areas in Canada. In P. Dearden, R. Rollins, & M. Needham, Parks and protected areas in Canada: Planning and management (4th Edition) (pp. 3-38). Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press.

Needham, M. D., Haider, W., & Rollins, R. (2016). Protected areas and visitors: Theory, planning, and management. In P. Dearden, R. Rollins, & M. Needham, Parks and protected areas in Canada: Planning and management (4th Edition) (pp. 104-140). Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press.

Littlejohn, K., Needham, M. D., Szuster, B. W., & Jordan, E. J. (2016). Pre-trip expectations and post-trip satisfaction with marine tour interpretation in Hawaii: Applying the norm activation model. Journal of Environmental Education, 47(3), 202-212. PDF

Falk, J. H., & Needham, M. D. (2016). Utilizing indicator-based methods: Measuring the impact of a science center on its community. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 53(1), 65-69. PDF

2015

Morzillo, A. T., & Needham, M. D. (2015). Landowner incentives and normative tolerances for managing beaver impacts. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 20(6), 514-530. PDF

DeChenne, S. E., Koziol, N., Needham, M., & Enochs, L. (2015). Modeling sources of teaching self-efficacy for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics graduate teaching assistants. CBE-Life Sciences Education, 14(3), 1-14. PDF

Pomeranz, E. F., Needham, M. D., & Kruger, L. E. (2015). Perceptions of stakeholders regarding wilderness and best management practices in an Alaska recreation area. Managing Sport and Leisure, 20(1), 36-55. PDF

2014

Needham, M. D., Vaske, J. J., Whittaker, D., & Donnelly, M. P. (2014). Extending the encounter – norm – crowding generalization to angler evaluations of other social and resource indicators. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 19(3), 288-299. PDF

Perry, E. E., Needham, M. D., Cramer, L. A., & Rosenberger, R. S. (2014). Coastal resident knowledge of new marine reserves in Oregon: The impact of proximity and attachment. Ocean and Coastal Management, 95(1), 107-116. PDF

Kim, S. O., Shelby, B., & Needham, M. D. (2014). Effects of facility developments and encounter levels on perceptions of settings, crowding, and norms in a Korean park. Environmental Management, 53(2), 441-453. PDF

2013

Pomeranz, E. F., Needham, M. D., & Kruger, L. E. (2013). Stakeholder perceptions of collaboration for managing nature-based recreation in a coastal protected area in Alaska. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 31(3), 23-44. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Szuster, B. W. (2013). Crowding, use levels, and social capacity issues in coastal and marine environments: Introduction to the special issue. Tourism in Marine Environments, 9(1-2), 1-4. PDF

Needham, M. D. (2013). Encounters, norms, and crowding at six coastal and marine areas in Hawaii. Tourism in Marine Environments, 9(1-2), 19-34. PDF

Pomeranz, E. F., Needham, M. D., & Kruger, L. E. (2013). Stakeholder perceptions of indicators of tourism use and codes of conduct in a coastal protected area in Alaska. Tourism in Marine Environments, 9(1-2), 95-115. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Vaske, J. J. (2013). Activity substitutability and degree of specialization among deer and elk hunters in multiple states. Leisure Sciences, 35(3), 235-255. PDF

Needham, M. D., Scott, D., & Vaske, J. J. (2013). Recreation specialization and related concepts in leisure research. Leisure Sciences, 35(3), 199-202. PDF

Needham, M. D., Ceurvorst, R. L., & Tynon, J. F. (2013). Toward an approach for measuring indicators of facility carrying capacity in outdoor recreation areas. Journal of Leisure Research, 45(3), 345-366. PDF

Falk, J. H., & Needham, M. D. (2013). Factors contributing to adult knowledge of science and technology. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 50(4), 431-452. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Little, C. M. (2013). Voluntary environmental programs at an alpine ski area: Visitor perceptions, attachment, value orientations, and specialization. Tourism Management, 35(2), 70-81. PDF

2012

DeChenne, S. E., Enochs, L. G., & Needham, M. (2012). Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics graduate teaching assistants teaching self-efficacy. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 12(4), 102-123. PDF

Ceurvorst, R. L., & Needham, M. D. (2012). Value orientations and normative evaluations of individuals visiting coral reef areas in Hawaii. Tourism in Marine Environments, 8(3), 111-126. PDF

Rosenberger, R. S., Needham, M. D., Morzillo, A. T., & Moehrke, C. (2012). Attitudes, willingness to pay, and stated values for recreation use fees at an urban proximate forest. Journal of Forest Economics, 18(4), 271-281. PDF

Zegre, S. J., Needham, M. D., Kruger, L. E., & Rosenberger, R. S. (2012). McDonaldization and commercial outdoor recreation and tourism in Alaska. Managing Leisure, 17(4), 333-348. PDF

Grimm, K. E., & Needham, M. D. (2012). Moving beyond the “I” in motivation: Attributes and perceptions of conservation volunteer tourists. Journal of Travel Research, 51(4), 488-501. PDF

Ceurvorst, R. L., & Needham, M. D. (2012). Is “acceptable” really acceptable? Comparing two scales for measuring normative evaluations in outdoor recreation. Leisure Sciences, 34(3), 272-279. PDF

Grimm, K. E., & Needham, M. D. (2012). Internet promotional material and conservation volunteer tourist motivations: A case study of selecting organizations and projects. Tourism Management Perspectives, 1(1), 17-27. PDF

2011

Szuster, B. W., Needham, M. D., & McClure, B. P. (2011). Scuba diver perceptions and evaluations of crowding underwater. Tourism in Marine Environments, 7(3/4), 153-165. PDF

Little, C. M., & Needham, M. D. (2011). Skier and snowboarder motivations and knowledge related to voluntary environmental programs at an alpine ski area. Environmental Management, 48(5), 895-909. PDF

Needham, M. D., Rollins, R. B., Ceurvorst, R. L., Wood, C. J. B., Grimm, K. E., & Dearden, P. (2011). Motivations and normative evaluations of summer visitors at an alpine ski area. Journal of Travel Research, 50(6), 669-684. PDF

Bell, C. M., Needham, M. D., & Szuster, B. W. (2011). Congruence among encounters, norms, crowding, and management in a marine protected area. Environmental Management, 48(3), 499-513. PDF

Needham, M. D., Szuster, B. W., & Bell, C. M. (2011). Encounter norms, social carrying capacity indicators, and standards of quality at a marine protected area. Ocean and Coastal Management, 54(8), 633-641. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Szuster, B. W. (2011). Situational influences on normative evaluations of coastal tourism and recreation management strategies in Hawaii. Tourism Management, 32(4), 732-740. PDF

Falk, J. H., & Needham, M. D. (2011). Measuring the impact of a science center on its community. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 48(1), 1-12. PDF

2010

Needham, M. D. (2010). Value orientations toward coral reefs in recreation and tourism settings: A conceptual and measurement approach. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 18(6), 757-772. PDF

2009

Needham, M. D., Sprouse, L. J., & Grimm, K. E. (2009). Testing a self-classification measure of recreation specialization among anglers. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 14(6), 448-455. PDF

Wiener, C. S., Needham, M. D., & Wilkinson, P. F. (2009). Hawaii’s real life marine park: Interpretation and impacts of commercial marine tourism in the Hawaiian Islands. Current Issues in Tourism, 12(5/6), 489-504. PDF

Christensen, A., Needham, M. D., & Rowe, S. (2009). Whale watchers’ past experience, value orientations, and awareness of consequences of actions on the marine environment. Tourism in Marine Environments, 5(4), 271-285. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Rollins, R. (2009). Social science, conservation, and protected areas theory. In P. Dearden & R. Rollins (Eds.), Parks and protected areas in Canada: Planning and management (3^rd Edition) (pp. 135-168). Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press. PDF

Vaske, J. J., Shelby, L. B., & Needham, M. D. (2009). Preparing for the next disease: The human-wildlife connection. In M. J. Manfredo, J. J. Vaske, P. J. Brown, D. J. Decker, & E. A. Duke (Eds.), Wildlife and society: The science of human dimensions (pp. 244-261). Washington, DC: Island Press. PDF

2008

Brown, R. N. K., Rosenberger, R. S., Kline, J. D., Hall, T. E., & Needham, M. D. (2008). Visitor preferences for managing wilderness recreation after wildfire. Journal of Forestry, 106(1), 9-16. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Vaske, J. J. (2008). Hunter perceptions of similarity and trust in wildlife agencies and personal risk associated with chronic wasting disease. Society and Natural Resources, 21(3), 197-214. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Vaske, J. J. (2008). Survey implementation, sampling, and weighting data. In J. J. Vaske, Survey research and analysis: Applications in parks, recreation and human dimensions (pp. 173-222). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

Needham, M. D., & Vaske, J. J. (2008). Writing and constructing surveys. In J. J. Vaske, Survey research and analysis: Applications in parks, recreation and human dimensions (pp. 121-171). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

2007

Vaske, J. J., & Needham, M. D. (2007). Segmenting public beliefs about conflict with coyotes in an urban recreation setting. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 25(4), 79-98. PDF

Christensen, A., Rowe, S., & Needham, M. D. (2007). Value orientations, awareness of consequences, and participation in a whale watching education program in Oregon. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 12(4), 275-279. PDF

Needham, M. D., Vaske, J. J., Donnelly, M. P., & Manfredo, M. J. (2007). Hunting specialization and its relationship to participation in response to chronic wasting disease. Journal of Leisure Research, 39(3), 413-437. PDF

Stafford, N. T., Needham, M. D., Vaske, J. J., & Petchenik, J. (2007). Hunter and nonhunter beliefs about chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin. Journal of Wildlife Management, 71(5), 1739-1744. PDF

Vaske, J. J., Needham, M. D., & Cline Jr., R. C. (2007). Clarifying interpersonal and social values conflict among recreationists. Journal of Leisure Research, 39(1), 182-195. PDF

2006

Needham, M. D., Vaske, J. J., & Manfredo, M. J. (2006). State and residency differences in hunters’ responses to chronic wasting disease. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 11(3), 159-176. PDF

Vaske, J. J., Needham, M. D., Stafford, N. T., Green, K., & Petchenik, J. (2006). Information sources and knowledge about chronic wasting disease in Colorado and Wisconsin. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 11(3), 191-202. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Vaske, J. J. (2006). Beliefs about chronic wasting disease risks across multiple states, years, and interest groups. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 11(3), 215-220. PDF

Vaske, J. J., Needham, M. D., Newman, P., Manfredo, M. J., & Petchenik, J. (2006). Potential for conflict index: Hunters’ responses to chronic wasting disease. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 34(1), 44-50. PDF

2005

Needham, M. D., Rollins, R. B., & Vaske, J. J. (2005). Skill level and normative evaluations among summer recreationists at alpine ski areas. Leisure / Loisir: Journal of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies, 29(1), 71-94. PDF

Needham, M. D., & Rollins, R. B. (2005). Interest group standards for recreation and tourism impacts at ski areas in the summer. Tourism Management, 26(1), 1-13. PDF

2004

Needham, M. D., Rollins, R. B., & Wood, C. J. B. (2004). Site-specific encounters, norms and crowding of summer visitors at alpine ski areas. International Journal of Tourism Research, 6(6), 421-437. PDF

Needham, M. D., Vaske, J. J., & Manfredo, M. J. (2004). Hunters’ behavior and acceptance of management actions related to chronic wasting disease in eight states. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 9(3), 211-231. PDF

Needham, M. D., Wood, C. J. B., & Rollins, R. B. (2004). Understanding summer visitors and their experiences at the Whistler Mountain ski area, Canada. Mountain Research and Development, 24(3), 234-242. PDF

Needham, M. D., Rollins, R. B., & Wood, C. J. B. (2004). Stakeholders’ perceptions of bear viewing tours at an alpine ski area in the summer. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 9(2), 153-156. PDF

2003

Needham, M. D., & Rollins, R. B. (2003). The lure of summer: A study at Whistler shows what visitors love about the mountains. Ski Area Management, 42(2), 28-29. PDF