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Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Colorado State University
1480 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1480
(970) 491-2360
jerryv@cnr.colostate.edu
Full curriculum vitae (PDF)
The Potential for Conflict Index (PCI₂)
Cronbach’s alpha
Crowding Articles, References, and Data
NPS and the Census
Using FHWAR Relational Data Entities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education

B.A.	1973	University of Wisconsin – Madison
M.A.	1977	University of Wisconsin – Madison
Ph.D.	1980	University of Maryland – College Park

 

Teaching

Dr. Vaske’s primary teaching responsibilities focus on research methodology and statistics. Specific topics range from survey design to applied multivariate analysis. Courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level emphasize understanding data manipulation techniques and what statistics are appropriate for addressing theoretical and applied natural resource problems. Dr. Vaske also teaches courses in the application of social psychology theory to natural resource management.

Research Interests

For the last 30 years, Dr. Vaske’s research has focused on the application of social psychological theories (e.g., norms, conflict resolution) and methods to managerial concerns and problems.
Recent specific research projects have examined:
1)  Hunters’ responses to Chronic Wasting Disease in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming;
2)  Recreationists’ attitudes and norms toward endangered / threatened species such as piping plovers (Massachusetts), desert tortoises (California), and wolves (Wyoming and Italy);
3)  Urban residents’ beliefs about human-wildlife conflict in Colorado and Alaska;
4)  Visitors’ reactions to entrance fee increases at 19 different National Wildlife Refuges across the United States;
5)  U.S. and Canadian National Park visitors’ attitudes and norms toward a range of visitor impact management issues; and
6)  The human dimensions of wildfire management in California, Colorado and Washington;
7)  Development of the second generation of the Potential of Conflict Index (PCI₂).

Selected Recent Publications

Recent Books

In Press	Sirakaya, E., Uysal, M., Hammitt, W., & Vaske, J. J. (Eds.). Research methods for leisure, recreation, and tourism. London: CABI International.
2009	Manfredo, M. J., Vaske, J. J., Brown, P. J., Decker, D. J, & Duke, E. A. Wildlife and society: The science of human dimensions. Washington, DC: Island Press. 350 pp.
2008	Vaske, J. J. Survey research and analysis: Applications in parks, recreation and human dimensions. State College, Pennsylvania: Venture Publishing Inc. 658 pp.
2006	Morgan, G. A., Gliner, J. A., & Harmon, R. J. with Kraemer, H. C., Leech, N. L., & Vaske, J. J.Understanding and evaluating research in applied and clinical settings. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. 367 pp.
2004	Manfredo, M. J., Vaske, J. J., Bruyere, B. L., Field, D. R., & Brown, P. (Eds.). Society and natural resources: A summary of knowledge. Jefferson, MO: Modern Litho. 361 pp.

Recent Book Chapters

In Press	Vaske, J. J. Finding, reading and summarizing research literature. In E. Sirakaya, M. Uysal, W. Hammitt, & J. J. Vaske (Eds.). Research methods for leisure, recreation and tourism. London: CABI International.
In Press	Vaske, J. J., & Manfredo, M. J. Social psychological aspects of wildlife management. In D. J. Decker, S. Riley, & W. F. Siemer (Eds.), Human dimensions of wildlife management. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press.
2009	Vaske, J. J., Shelby, L. B., & Needham, M. D. Preparing for the next disease: The human-wildlife connection. (pp. 244 – 261). In M. J. Manfredo, J. J. Vaske, P. Brown, D. J. Decker, & E. A. Duke (Eds.), Wildlife and society: The science of human dimensions. Washington, DC: Island Press.
2008	Vaske, J. J. Wildlife value orientations in rural America (pp. 1103-1107). In G. Goreham (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Rural America (2nd Edition). Millerton, New York: Gray House Publishing, Inc.
2007	Absher, J. D., & Vaske, J. J. Modeling public support for wildland fire policy. In K. M. Reynolds, A. J. Thomson, M. Kohl, M. A. Shannon, D. Ray, & K. Rennolls (Eds.), Sustainable forestry: from monitoring and modeling to knowledge management and policy science. Wallingford, UK: CABI Press.
2004	Vaske, J. J., & Whittaker, D. Normative approaches to natural resources. (pp. 283 – 294). In M. J. Manfredo, J. J. Vaske, B. L. Bruyere, D. R. Field, & P. Brown (Eds.), Society and natural resources: A summary of knowledge. Jefferson, MO: Modern Litho.
2004	Decker, D., Brown, T., Vaske, J. J., & Manfredo, M. J. Human dimensions of wildlife management. (pp. 187 – 198). In M. J. Manfredo, J. J. Vaske, B. L. Bruyere, D. R. Field, & P. Brown (Eds.), Society and natural resources: A summary of knowledge. Jefferson, MO: Modern Litho.

Recent Journal Articles

In Press	Absher, J. D., & Vaske, J. J. The role of trust in residents’ fire wise actions. International Journal of Wildland Fire.
In Press	Glikman, J. A., Bath, A. J., & Vaske, J. J. Segmenting normative beliefs regarding wolf and bear management options in Central Italy. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 15(5).
In Press	Jacobs, M. H., Sijtsma, M. T. J., & Vaske, J. J. Public acceptance of wildlife management interventions. De Levende Natuur. Tijdschift voor Natuurbehoud en Natuurbeheer. Living Nature. Journal for Nature Conservation and Nature Management).
2010	Vaske, J. J., Beaman, J., Barreto, H., & Shelby, L. B. An extension and further validation of the potential for conflict index. Leisure Sciences, 32, 240-254.
2010	Vaske, J. J. Lessons learned from human dimensions of chronic wasting disease research. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 15(3), 165-179.
2010	Lyon, K. M, & Vaske, J. J. Predicting hunting participation in response to chronic wasting disease in four states. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 15(3), 208-220.
2009	Don Carlos, A. W., Bright, A. D., Teel, T. L., & Vaske, J. J. Human-black bear conflict in urban areas: An integrated approach to management response. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 14(3), 174-184.
2009	Vaske, J. J., Kiriakos, R., Cottrell, S. P., & Khuong, M. N. Importance-performance and segmentation: An application at a biosphere reserve in Vietnam. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 26, 30-41.
2009	Bruskotter, J. T., Vaske, J. J., & Schmidt, R. H. Social and cognitive determinants of Utah residents’ acceptance of the lethal control of wolves. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 14(1), 119-132.
2008	Beaman, J. J., & Vaske, J. J. Structuring survey data to facilitate analysis and interpretation. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 13(5), 361-379.
2008	Needham, M. D., & Vaske, J. J. Hunters’ perceptions of similarity and trust in wildlife agencies and personal risk associated with chronic wasting disease. Society and Natural Resources, 21(3), 197-214.
2008	Vaske, J. J., & Manning, R. E. Analysis of multiple data sets in outdoor recreation research: Introduction to the special issue. Leisure Sciences, 30, 93-95.
2008	Shelby, L. B., & Vaske, J. J. Understanding meta-analysis: A review of the methodological literature. Leisure Sciences, 30, 96-110.
2008	Vaske, J. J., & Shelby, L. B. Crowding as a descriptive indicator and an evaluative standard: Results from 30 years of research. Leisure Sciences, 30, 111-126.
2007	Vaske, J. J., & Needham, M. D. Segmenting public beliefs about conflict with coyotes in an urban recreation setting. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 25(4), 79-98.
2007	Fix, P. J., & Vaske, J. J. Visitor evaluations of recreation user fees at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Journal of Leisure Research, 39(4), 611-622.
2007	Shelby, L. B., & Vaske, J. J. Perceived crowding among hunters and anglers: A meta-analysis. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 12(4), 241-261.
2007	Vaske, J. J., Absher, J. D., & Bright, A. D. Salient value similarity, social trust and attitudes toward wildland fire management strategies. Human Ecology Review, 14(2), 223-232.
2007	Cottrell, S., Vaske, J. J., & Shen, F. Modeling resident perceptions of sustainable tourism development: Applications in Holland and China. China Tourism Research, 3(2), 219-234.
2007	Stafford, N. T., Needham, M. D., Vaske, J. J., & Petchenik, J. Hunter and nonhunter beliefs about chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin. Journal of Wildlife Management, 75(5), 1739-1744.
2007	Needham, M. D., Vaske, J. J., Donnelly, M. P., & Manfredo, M. J. Hunting specialization and its relationship to participation in response to chronic wasting disease. Journal of Leisure Research, 39(3), 413-437.
2007	Absher, J. D., & Vaske, J. J. Examining the sources of public support for wildland fire policies. Fire Management Today, 67(1), 35-39.
2007	Vaske, J. J., Needham, M. D, & Cline, R. C. Clarifying interpersonal versus social values conflict among recreationists. Journal of Leisure Research, 39(1), 182-195.