Research

Academic Publications

Highlights:

• In total, 60+ refereed journal articles and book chapters; See a full list of publications on my ORCID profile.

• 29 articles in the top 3 sport management journals (i.e., Journal of Sport Management, Sport Management Review, European Sport Management Quarterly).

• Several publications in reputable journals in business and health disciplines, including Journal of Business Research, Journal of Business Ethics, Tourism Management, Journal of Aging & Health, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, and Social Science & Medicine.

• Cited 3,700+ times on Google Scholar. 

Publications by topic:

Click the following to see a full list of publications for each research topic:

• Publications on the Promotion of Health and Well-being

• Publications on Social Impact Assessment and Management

• Publications on Corporate Social responsibility, Cause Promotion, and Sustainability 

• Publications on Other Topics

Representative publications:

• Inoue, Y., Lock, D., Sato, M., Aizawa, K., Mikura, A., Kohno, N., & Ogasawara, E. (2024). What explains the well-being benefits of physical activity? A mixed-methods analysis of the roles of participation frequency and social identification. Social Science & Medicine, 340, 116454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116454  

• Inoue, Y., Yoshida, M., Swanson, S., & Medway, D. (2023). Tokyo 2020 and diversity attitudes of young residents: A latent change score analysis of effects of event identification. Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annale.2023.100091 

• Inoue, Y., Lock, D., Sato, M., & Funk, D. C. (2o22). Psychological processes connecting team identification and social well-being for middle-aged and older adults: Moderated mediation of subjective and objective on-field performance. Sport Management Review, 25(2), 272-291.    https://doi.org/10.1080/14413523.2021.1917246  

• Inoue, Y., Lock, D., Gillooly, L., Shipway, R., & Swanson, S. (2o22). The organizational identification and well-being framework: Theorizing about how sport organizations contribute to crisis response and recovery. Sport Management Review, 25(1), 1-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/14413523.2021.1911496  

• Inoue, Y., Wann, D.L., Lock, D., Sato, M., Moore, C. & Funk, D. C. (2020). Enhancing older adults’ sense of belonging and subjective well-being through sport game attendance, team identification, and emotional support. Journal of Aging and Health, 32 (7/8), 530-542. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264319835654 

• Inoue, Y., Sato, M., & Filo, K. (2020). Transformative sport service research: Linking sport services with well-being. Journal of Sport Management, 34(4), 285-290. [Editorial] http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2020-0102 

• Inoue, Y., Heffernan, C., Yamaguchi, T., & Filo, K. (2018). Social and charitable impacts of a charity-affiliated sport event: A mixed methods study. Sport Management Review, 21(2), 202-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2017.06.005

• Inoue, Y., Sato, M., Filo, K., Du, J., & Funk, D.C. (2017). Sport spectatorship and life satisfaction: A multicountry investigation. Journal of Sport Management, 31(4), 419-432.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2016-0295 

• Inoue, Y., Funk, D.C., & McDonald, H. (2017). Predicting behavioral loyalty through corporate social responsibility: The mediating role of involvement and commitment. Journal of Business Research, 75, 46-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2017.02.005 

• Inoue, Y., Funk, D.C., Wann, D.L., Yoshida, M., & Nakazawa, M. (2015). Team identification and postdisaster social well-being: The mediating role of social support. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 19(1), 31-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/gdn0000019 

• Inoue, Y., Berg, B.K., & Chelladurai, P. (2015). Spectator sport and population health: A scoping study. Journal of Sport Management, 29(6), 705-725. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2014-0283 

• Inoue, Y., & Havard, C.T. (2014). Determinants and consequences of the perceived social impact of a sport event. Journal of Sport Management, 28(3), 295-310. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2013-0136 

• Inoue, Y., & Kent, A. (2014). A conceptual framework for understanding the effects of corporate social marketing on consumer behavior. Journal of Business Ethics, 121(4), 621-633. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10551-013-1742-y 

• Inoue, Y., Mahan, J.E., & Kent, A. (2013). Enhancing the benefits of professional sport philanthropy: The roles of corporate ability and communication strategies. Sport Management Review, 16(3), 314-325. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2012.10.003 

• Inoue, Y., & Kent, A. (2012). Investigating the role of corporate credibility in corporate social marketing: A case study of environmental initiatives by professional sport organizations. Sport Management Review, 15(3), 330-344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2011.12.002

• Inoue, Y., & Kent, A. (2012). Sport teams as promoters of pro-environmental behavior: An empirical study. Journal of Sport Management, 26(5), 417-432.

• Inoue, Y., Kent, A., & Lee, S. (2011). CSR and the bottom line: Analyzing the link between CSR and financial performance for professional teams. Journal of Sport Management, 25(6), 531-549.