Research and Presentations

Publications:

Russo, K., & Bailey, A. W. (2024). Deeper Insights into the Solar Eclipse Experience: Piloting Project AWE. Bulletin of the AAS, 56(3). https://doi.org/10.3847/25c2cfeb.530f7677

Bailey, A. W., & Kang, H.-K. (2022). Walking and Sitting Outdoors: Which Is Better for Cognitive Performance and Mental States? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(24), Article 24. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192416638

Bailey, A., Hughes, A., Bullock, K., & Hill, G. (2019). A Climber’s Mentality: EEG Analysis of Climbers in Action. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2019-V11-I1-9268

Bailey, A. W., Allen, G., Herndon, J., & Demastus, C. (2018). Cognitive benefits of walking in natural versus built environments. World Leisure Journal, 0(0), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2018.1445025

Bailey, A. W., Anderson, M., & Cox, G. (2021). The Cortex in Context: Investigating the Influence of Activity and Space on Psychological Well-Being. Leisure Sciences, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400.2021.1889421

Bailey, A. W., Chew, A., Miller, C., Holmberg, H., & Peyer, K. (2021). Cognitive and neurological impacts of a biking program in public schools. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 21(4), 1659–1668. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2021.04210

Bailey, A. W., & Hungenberg, E. (2019). Psychogeography of a marathon runner: An exploratory EEG approach. Journal of Sport Behavior, 42(4).

Bailey, A. W., Johann, J., & Kang, H.-K. (2017). Cognitive and Physiological Impacts of Adventure Activities: Beyond Self-Report Data. Journal of Experiential Education, 40(2), 153–169. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053825917701250

Hungenberg, E., Davies, M., & Bailey, A. (2019). Understanding the Adventure Sportscape’s Impact on Consumers’ Destination Image and Event Conative Loyalty. Event Management, 23(3), 329–346. https://doi.org/10.3727/152599518X15403853721448

Lee, E., Bailey, A. W., Hungenberg, E., Demastus, C., & Kang, H.-K. (2021). Comparison of psychological states of runners within urban and nature environments: The application of electroencephalography (EEG), geographic information systems (GIS), and fitness tracker. The Social Science Journal, 0(0), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/03623319.2021.1960044

Bailey, A. W. (2014). Physiological impacts of adventure activities: Is it all in our minds? Wilderness Risk Management Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Presentations:

Bailey, A. (2024). Short-term physical activity and long-term health: Environment matters. Presentation for the Active Living Conference, Chattanooga, TN; March 2024

Bailey, A, Woodall, K. & Asher, M. (2023). The Cognitive Benefits of Student Learning in Outdoor Environments. Presentation for the Southeastern Environmental Education Association, Fall Creek Falls, October, 2023. 

Russo & Bailey (2023).  Project Awe:  Setup and Volunteers.  Day 1, Solar Eclipse Village Weekend, Garner State Park, Uvalde County, Texas, 14-15 October 2023.

Russo & Bailey (2023).  Project Awe: Early findings.  Day 1, Solar Eclipse Village Weekend, Garner State Park, Uvalde County, Texas, 14-15 October 2023.

Russo & Bailey (2023). Project Awe:  Deeper insights into the Eclipse experience.  Day 2, Solar Eclipse Village Weekend, Garner State Park, Uvalde County, Texas.  14-15 October

Bailey, A. (2022). Outdoor Activities and Psychological Well-being: Understanding the mechanisms of environmental and activity influence. Presentation for the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC; October, 2022 

Bailey, A. & Holmes, L.* (2022). A beginner climber’s mentality: Confirmation of attentional shifting in novice athletes. Presentation for the Coalition for Outdoor Education, Black Mountain, NC; February, 2021.

Bailey, A. (2022). Neuropsychological Indicators of Flourishing from the Human/Nature Relationship. Adventure Tourism Research Association International Conference, Queenstown, NZ; December, 2022.

Bailey, A., Heath, G., and Mix, C. (2021). Parks, pandemics, and public health: A look at visitation and impacts in the time of COVID. Presentation for the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (virtual); November, 2021.

Bailey, A. (2021). New Perspectives on an Ancient Concept: Neurological indicators of Flow in Outdoor Recreation, Presentation for The Academy of Leisure Sciences conference, virtual conference, February, 2021.

Bailey, A., Barahona, R.*, and Moore, J.* (2019). Flora, fauna, and functional neurology: The impact of natural encounters on the human mind. International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education, Spokane, WA: October, 2019.

Bailey, A. & Zwart, R.T. (2019) Enhancing physical & mental health, quality of life, and educational experiences with biometric technologies. Workshop presented for the AEE/AORE joint international conference, Spokane, WA; November, 2019.

Bailey, A. (2019). Mobile labs in outdoor recreation: The intersection of mind, body, and space. Presentation for The Academy of Leisure Sciences, Greenville, SC; February, 2019.

Bailey, A. (2018). EEG analysis of competitive rock-climbers. Presentation for the Wilderness Risk Management Conference, Portland, OR; October 2018.

[INVITED] Bailey, A. & Kang H.K. (2019) Tracking and optimizing recreational experiences with biofeedback. Conference of Righteous Sports Culture and Olympics in Korea, Seoul National University, South Korea; August 2019.

Bailey, A. (2019). Mobile labs in outdoor recreation: The intersection of mind, body, and space. Presentation for The Academy of Leisure Sciences, Greenville, SC; February, 2019. (runner-up award for best overall presentation).

Bailey, A. (2018). EEG analysis of competitive rock-climbers. Presentation for the Wilderness Risk Management Conference, Portland, OR; October 2018.

Cox, G. & Bailey, A. (2018). Comparative analysis of EEG-based mental states in urban environments and green spaces. Presentation for the Southeastern Recreation Research Conference (SERR), Athens, GA; March 2018.

Heath, G. W., Hamilton, K., Peyer, K. & Bailey, A. (2018). If you build it will they come? Physical activity and the built environment. Presentation for the Southeast Association for Sports Medicine Conference (SEACSM), Chattanooga, TN; February, 2018.

Bailey, A. (2017). Brainwave analysis of experiential learning in action. Presentation for the International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education: Montreal, Quebec; November, 2017.

Bailey, A. (2017). Brainwave analysis in outdoor recreation: Toward a validation of the learning process. Presentation for the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference: Roanoke, VA; November, 2017.

Somers, M., Locke, J.B., and Bailey, A. (2017). Analysis of Brainwave data in Outdoor Education. Presentation for the Southeast Regional conference for the Association for Experiential Education: Black Mountain, NC; April, 2017.

Bailey, A. & Hungenberg, E. (2016). Inside the mind of a marathon runner: EEG and biometric tracking of athletes in action. Presentation for the TN Association for Health, Phys. Ed., Recreation, & Dance: Nashville, TN; November 2016.

Farley Z. & Bailey, A. (2019) Examining the urban walking brain: Promoting restorative environments. Poster for the Tennessee Public Health Association Annual Conference: Franklin, TN; November 2019.