JEFFREY C SKIBINS
Biographic Data
| ID | 7368205 |
|---|---|
| NAME | JEFFREY C SKIBINS |
| GIVEN NAMES | JEFFREY C |
| FAMILY NAME | SKIBINS |
| SIGNATURE | SKIBINS J C |
| AFFILIATIONS | East Carolina University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8870-3741 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
One size does not fit all: Using Attention Restoration Theory to link preferences and outcomes of leisure activities
Attention Restoration Theory (ART) proposes that leisure-based physical activities and nature exposure can improve positive, and mitigate negative, mental health conditions. However, personal preferences for activities and natural environments may influence individuals’ participation. Thus, mental health outcomes may be limited. University students who participate in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) (cadets) can be subject to additional …
Digital modalities, nature, and quality of life: Mental health and conservation benefits of watching bear cams
Oldnews: Diffusion of pro-conservation behaviors and social media in wildlife tourism
A proposed benefit of wildlife tourism is tourists’ participation in pro-conservation behaviors (PCB). Diffusion theory proposes that one’s perceived efficacy of a behavior will influence rates of behavior adoption. However, empirical data on factors that influence wildlife tourists’ perceived efficacy of PCB (PEPCB) are lacking. This study evaluated experiential elements’ influence on tourists’ PEPCB, and the role of social media as an emerging …
To connect or not to connect: Visitor preferences for Wi-Fi and cellular network service at a national park
Worldwide mobile devices have become ubiquitous including for visitors to parks and protected areas. Wireless communication technologies, such as Wi-Fi access and cellular network service, are also common but not all parks and protected areas provide these services. Wireless communication technologies could alter the visitor experience, however little is known about visitor preferences for Wi-Fi access and cellular network service nor about exper…
Melting the ice: Arctic tourists’ epiphanies and connections to wildlife
A key outcome for ecotourism is providing conservation benefits. These benefits are of particular concern when experiences include wildlife. One mechanism for delivering conservation benefits is tourists’ participation in pro-conservation behaviors (PCB). Conservation psychology provides a framework to understand how ecotourism experiences facilitate PCB. Environmental epiphanies (EE) and conservation caring are two constructs that can model the …
Inspiring Wildlife Conservation Behaviors through Innovations in Zoo Exhibit Design
Recently, some zoos have begun utilizing technology to improve interpretation outcomes. Using the I-Change model, this study evaluated the efficacy of the interactive TigerTrek Exhibit (Taronga Zoo) in influencing visitors’ tiger conservation attitudes and behaviors. The I-Change model is a holistic framework for evaluating behavior change. Pre-visit (n = 514), post-visit (n = 609), six-week post (n = 106), and six-month post (n = 24) survey data…
Sympathy for the Devil? Uncovering Inhibitors and Enablers of Emotional Engagement Between Zoo Visitors and the Tasmanian Devil, Sarcophilus harrisi
This article explores enablers and inhibitors of emotional engagement between visitors and Tasmanian devils at Healesville Sanctuary, Australia. A qualitative research approach was utilized including 44 interviews (ten with staff and 34 with visitors) and eight hours of observations of 622 visitors. Findings are presented in relation to six themes: (a) visitors’ motivations for viewing Tasmanian devils, (b) visitors’ emotional responses to Tasman…
Evaluation of the Brown Bear Viewing Experience at Katmai National Park and Preserve: Implications for Management
Bear experts regularly recommend limiting visitor access to areas critical to bear survival (e.g., feeding grounds). Seeing a bear in the wild, however, is a highly prized visitor experience. This article measured how viewing bears influenced visitors’ connection to bears (conservation caring), park interest, and support for restrictive management. Data were obtained from 235 visitors at Katmai National Park and Preserve. Conservation caring and …
Exploring the Influence of Charismatic Characteristics on Flagship Outcomes in Zoo Visitors
As 21st-century zoos continue to grow into their roles as conservation centers they are challenged to find meaningful ways to engage their publics and contribute to conservation. Flagship species address both issues, as outcomes include increased conservation awareness and action. Flagship species, however, have historically been charismatic megafauna. Today, conservationists are challenged to connect the public with lesser-known species. This ar…
Quantifying the Role of Viewing the Denali “Big 5” in Visitor Satisfaction and Awareness: Conservation Implications for Flagship Recognition and Resource Management
Wildlife viewing is a primary attraction at Denali National Park (DNP), with most visitors wishing to observe the “Big 5”: grizzly bear (Ursus arctos), wolf (Canis lupus), caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Dall sheep (Ovis dalli dalli), and moose (Alces alces gigas). This study explored the role of individual “Big 5” species on (a) visitors' wildlife viewing satisfaction, (b) overall trip satisfaction, and (c) awareness of fundamental purposes for est…
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Quantifying the Role of Viewing the Denali “Big 5” in Visitor Satisfaction and Awareness: Conservation Implications for Flagship Recognition and Resource Management
Wildlife viewing is a primary attraction at Denali National Park (DNP), with most visitors wishing to observe the “Big 5”: grizzly bear (Ursus arctos), wolf (Canis lupus), caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Dall sheep (Ovis dalli dalli), and moose (Alces alces gigas). This study explored the role of individual “Big 5” species on (a) visitors' wildlife viewing satisfaction, (b) overall trip satisfaction, and (c) awareness of fundamental purposes for est…
Evaluation of the Brown Bear Viewing Experience at Katmai National Park and Preserve: Implications for Management
Bear experts regularly recommend limiting visitor access to areas critical to bear survival (e.g., feeding grounds). Seeing a bear in the wild, however, is a highly prized visitor experience. This article measured how viewing bears influenced visitors’ connection to bears (conservation caring), park interest, and support for restrictive management. Data were obtained from 235 visitors at Katmai National Park and Preserve. Conservation caring and …
Exploring the Influence of Charismatic Characteristics on Flagship Outcomes in Zoo Visitors
As 21st-century zoos continue to grow into their roles as conservation centers they are challenged to find meaningful ways to engage their publics and contribute to conservation. Flagship species address both issues, as outcomes include increased conservation awareness and action. Flagship species, however, have historically been charismatic megafauna. Today, conservationists are challenged to connect the public with lesser-known species. This ar…
Sympathy for the Devil? Uncovering Inhibitors and Enablers of Emotional Engagement Between Zoo Visitors and the Tasmanian Devil, Sarcophilus harrisi
This article explores enablers and inhibitors of emotional engagement between visitors and Tasmanian devils at Healesville Sanctuary, Australia. A qualitative research approach was utilized including 44 interviews (ten with staff and 34 with visitors) and eight hours of observations of 622 visitors. Findings are presented in relation to six themes: (a) visitors’ motivations for viewing Tasmanian devils, (b) visitors’ emotional responses to Tasman…
Inspiring Wildlife Conservation Behaviors through Innovations in Zoo Exhibit Design
Recently, some zoos have begun utilizing technology to improve interpretation outcomes. Using the I-Change model, this study evaluated the efficacy of the interactive TigerTrek Exhibit (Taronga Zoo) in influencing visitors’ tiger conservation attitudes and behaviors. The I-Change model is a holistic framework for evaluating behavior change. Pre-visit (n = 514), post-visit (n = 609), six-week post (n = 106), and six-month post (n = 24) survey data…
To connect or not to connect: Visitor preferences for Wi-Fi and cellular network service at a national park
Worldwide mobile devices have become ubiquitous including for visitors to parks and protected areas. Wireless communication technologies, such as Wi-Fi access and cellular network service, are also common but not all parks and protected areas provide these services. Wireless communication technologies could alter the visitor experience, however little is known about visitor preferences for Wi-Fi access and cellular network service nor about exper…
Melting the ice: Arctic tourists’ epiphanies and connections to wildlife
A key outcome for ecotourism is providing conservation benefits. These benefits are of particular concern when experiences include wildlife. One mechanism for delivering conservation benefits is tourists’ participation in pro-conservation behaviors (PCB). Conservation psychology provides a framework to understand how ecotourism experiences facilitate PCB. Environmental epiphanies (EE) and conservation caring are two constructs that can model the …
Digital modalities, nature, and quality of life: Mental health and conservation benefits of watching bear cams
Oldnews: Diffusion of pro-conservation behaviors and social media in wildlife tourism
A proposed benefit of wildlife tourism is tourists’ participation in pro-conservation behaviors (PCB). Diffusion theory proposes that one’s perceived efficacy of a behavior will influence rates of behavior adoption. However, empirical data on factors that influence wildlife tourists’ perceived efficacy of PCB (PEPCB) are lacking. This study evaluated experiential elements’ influence on tourists’ PEPCB, and the role of social media as an emerging …
One size does not fit all: Using Attention Restoration Theory to link preferences and outcomes of leisure activities
Attention Restoration Theory (ART) proposes that leisure-based physical activities and nature exposure can improve positive, and mitigate negative, mental health conditions. However, personal preferences for activities and natural environments may influence individuals’ participation. Thus, mental health outcomes may be limited. University students who participate in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) (cadets) can be subject to additional …
Geography (7 works) · Ecology (6 works) · Animal and Plant Science Education (5 works) · Biology (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Urban Green Space and Health (4 works) · Wildlife (4 works) · Archaeology (3 works) · Business (3 works)