Steve Owens
Biographic Data
| ID | 4593656 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Steve Owens |
| GIVEN NAMES | Steve |
| FAMILY NAME | Owens |
| SIGNATURE | OWENS S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Exeter Business School |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9191-8316 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Operationalizing Transformative Tourism
A values-based approach embedded in the transformative tourism research paradigm is used to examine dementia-friendly outdoor and nature-based experiences. Interview and site audits were conducted to explore the visitor economy-nature-well-being nexus. Using thematic analysis, researchers set out to understand how organizational change can improve the visitor journey through values and actions that create an accessible visitor experience for peop…
The dementia–nature–inclusivity nexus and the needs of people living with dementia
Understanding how to improve the physical and cognitive accessibility of visitor economy businesses and organisations wanting to offer nature-based outdoor pursuits for people with dementia is key to supporting their inclusion and agency. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences, needs and preferences of people with dementia participating in nature-based outdoor pursuits in their leisure time. Semi-structured interviews…
Provision of Outdoor Nature-Based Activity for Older People with Cognitive Impairment
The health and well-being benefits of outdoor nature-based activity are increasingly recognised, but older people with cognitive impairment face significant barriers to access. The ENLIVEN project aims to promote access by gathering evidence and coproducing guidance for activity providers. As part of this project, we conducted a scoping review to characterise the types of outdoor nature-based activity for older people with dementia and other form…
Slumming it
What one does whilst on holiday has increasingly become imbued with ethical and moral considerations. Illustrative of this is the controversial but growing market of ‘slum tourism’ – an activity th
Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Industry in the Appalachian Mountains, United States
In July 1979, the world's largest wind turbine was dedicated on Howard's Knob, a mountain overlooking Boone, North Carolina. NASA and the Department of Energy's selection of this site confirmed the wind resource, and the windmill's striking presence above town sparked a great deal of imagination. But a newly elected President Reagan removed solar panels from the White House, and along with them went public investment in renewable energy. Nearly 3…
Operationalizing Transformative Tourism
A values-based approach embedded in the transformative tourism research paradigm is used to examine dementia-friendly outdoor and nature-based experiences. Interview and site audits were conducted to explore the visitor economy-nature-well-being nexus. Using thematic analysis, researchers set out to understand how organizational change can improve the visitor journey through values and actions that create an accessible visitor experience for peop…
The dementia–nature–inclusivity nexus and the needs of people living with dementia
Understanding how to improve the physical and cognitive accessibility of visitor economy businesses and organisations wanting to offer nature-based outdoor pursuits for people with dementia is key to supporting their inclusion and agency. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences, needs and preferences of people with dementia participating in nature-based outdoor pursuits in their leisure time. Semi-structured interviews…
Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Industry in the Appalachian Mountains, United States
In July 1979, the world's largest wind turbine was dedicated on Howard's Knob, a mountain overlooking Boone, North Carolina. NASA and the Department of Energy's selection of this site confirmed the wind resource, and the windmill's striking presence above town sparked a great deal of imagination. But a newly elected President Reagan removed solar panels from the White House, and along with them went public investment in renewable energy. Nearly 3…
Slumming it
What one does whilst on holiday has increasingly become imbued with ethical and moral considerations. Illustrative of this is the controversial but growing market of ‘slum tourism’ – an activity th
Provision of Outdoor Nature-Based Activity for Older People with Cognitive Impairment
The health and well-being benefits of outdoor nature-based activity are increasingly recognised, but older people with cognitive impairment face significant barriers to access. The ENLIVEN project aims to promote access by gathering evidence and coproducing guidance for activity providers. As part of this project, we conducted a scoping review to characterise the types of outdoor nature-based activity for older people with dementia and other form…
Operationalizing Transformative Tourism
A values-based approach embedded in the transformative tourism research paradigm is used to examine dementia-friendly outdoor and nature-based experiences. Interview and site audits were conducted to explore the visitor economy-nature-well-being nexus. Using thematic analysis, researchers set out to understand how organizational change can improve the visitor journey through values and actions that create an accessible visitor experience for peop…
The dementia–nature–inclusivity nexus and the needs of people living with dementia
Understanding how to improve the physical and cognitive accessibility of visitor economy businesses and organisations wanting to offer nature-based outdoor pursuits for people with dementia is key to supporting their inclusion and agency. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences, needs and preferences of people with dementia participating in nature-based outdoor pursuits in their leisure time. Semi-structured interviews…
Psychology (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Dementia (2 works) · Disease (2 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works)