Research output per year
Research output per year
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Research Interests
Melissa Weddell values working with federal, state, and local organizations to develop management plans that educate the public and assist with the responsible development of rural recreation and tourism destinations that benefit users and boost local economic commerce. Through her research, she understands the unique local concerns in developing natural areas, encouraging recreation, and attracting tourism while working collaboratively to provide inclusive recreation that improves the quality of life.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship, Ball State University
PhD, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University
Master, Business Administration, Southern Illinois University
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Research output
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Mitigating hypothetical bias in stated preference data: Evidence from sports tourism
Whitehead, J. C., Weddell, M. S. & Groothuis, P. A., Jan 2016, In: Economic Inquiry. 54, 1, p. 605-611 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access25 Scopus citations -
Agrileisure: Farmers' markets, CSAs, and the privilege in eating local
Farmer, J. R., Chancellor, C., Robinson, J. M., West, S. & Weddell, M., 2014, In: Journal of Leisure Research. 46, 3, p. 313-328 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
40 Scopus citations -
Improving the physical activity and nutrition environment through self-assessment (NAP SACC) in rural area child care centers in North Carolina
Battista, R. A., Oakley, H., Weddell, M. S., Mudd, L. M., Greene, J. B. & West, S. T., Oct 1 2014, In: Preventive Medicine. 67, S1, p. S10-S16Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access41 Scopus citations -
Stakeholder perceptions of obesity-prevention strategies: A comparison of geographically diverse rural counties
West, S. T., Weddell, M. S., Whetstone, L. M. & Jilcott Pitts, S. B., Nov 2013, In: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 19, 6, p. 511-520 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Scopus citations -
Improving National Park Service partnerships: A gap analysis of external partners
Weddell, M. S., Fedorchak, R. & Wright, B. A., 2012, In: Park Science. 29, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations