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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Social Sciences and Humanities D-index 54 Citations 13,142 217 World Ranking 990 National Ranking 493

Overview

What is she best known for?

The fields of study she is best known for:

  • Social science
  • Social psychology
  • Statistics

Karla A. Henderson mostly deals with Sociology of leisure, Gerontology, Social psychology, Gender studies and Leisure studies. Her research integrates issues of Women of color, Social environment and Quality of life in her study of Gerontology. Her Social psychology research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Empirical research and Embodied cognition.

When carried out as part of a general Gender studies research project, her work on Feminism and Gender relations is frequently linked to work in Family life, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of study. Her Leisure studies research includes themes of Active living, Public relations and Value. Her Psychological intervention research integrates issues from Ecological psychology and Behavior change.

Her most cited work include:

  • An ecological approach to creating active living communities. (1957 citations)
  • Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity: A Review of Evidence about Parks and Recreation (483 citations)
  • Gender‐based analysis of leisure constraints (266 citations)

What are the main themes of her work throughout her whole career to date?

Karla A. Henderson mainly focuses on Social psychology, Leisure studies, Public relations, Sociology of leisure and Pedagogy. Her Social psychology research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Developmental psychology, Leisure time, Qualitative property and Empowerment. Her Leisure studies study frequently draws parallels with other fields, such as Economic growth.

Sociology of leisure and Gender studies are frequently intertwined in her study. Her studies in Feminism and Gender relations are all subfields of Gender studies research. Her Pedagogy research incorporates themes from Qualitative research, Higher education and Medical education.

She most often published in these fields:

  • Social psychology (22.18%)
  • Leisure studies (18.55%)
  • Public relations (13.45%)

What were the highlights of her more recent work (between 2006-2018)?

  • Social psychology (22.18%)
  • Sociology of leisure (13.45%)
  • Leisure studies (18.55%)

In recent papers she was focusing on the following fields of study:

Karla A. Henderson spends much of her time researching Social psychology, Sociology of leisure, Leisure studies, Public relations and Gerontology. Her Social psychology study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Coping and Grounded theory. As a part of the same scientific family, Karla A. Henderson mostly works in the field of Sociology of leisure, focusing on Gender studies and, on occasion, Value.

Karla A. Henderson interconnects Active living, Field and Environmental protection in the investigation of issues within Leisure studies. Her studies in Public relations integrate themes in fields like Ecological psychology and Public health, Health promotion. Karla A. Henderson has researched Social science in several fields, including Social change and Critical theory.

Between 2006 and 2018, her most popular works were:

  • Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity: A Review of Evidence about Parks and Recreation (483 citations)
  • Parks and Recreation Settings and Active Living: A Review of Associations With Physical Activity Function and Intensity (160 citations)
  • Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience: Evidence for Multidimensional Growth. (150 citations)

In her most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Social science
  • Social psychology
  • Statistics

Karla A. Henderson focuses on Sociology of leisure, Leisure studies, Social psychology, Social science and Gerontology. Her Sociology of leisure research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Gender relations, Gender studies, Resistance and Role identity. Her Leisure studies research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Environmental protection and Environmental planning.

Her Social psychology research integrates issues from Developmental psychology, Leisure time, Focus group and Negotiation. Her Social science research includes themes of Social change, Critical theory and Positivism. Karla A. Henderson has included themes like Pedometer and Health promotion in her Gerontology study.

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Best Publications

An ecological approach to creating active living communities.

James F. Sallis;Robert B. Cervero;William Ascher;Karla A. Henderson.
Annual Review of Public Health (2006)

2986 Citations

Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity: A Review of Evidence about Parks and Recreation

Andrew T. Kaczynski;Karla A. Henderson.
Leisure Sciences (2007)

739 Citations

Gender‐based analysis of leisure constraints

Edgar L. Jackson;Karla A. Henderson.
Leisure Sciences (1995)

403 Citations

A sense of entitlement to leisure as constraint and empowerment for women

K. A. Henderson;M. D. Bialeschki.
Leisure Sciences (1991)

315 Citations

The relationship between barriers to recreation and gender-role personality traits for women.

Karla A. Henderson;Deborah Stalnaker;Glenda Taylor.
Journal of Leisure Research (1988)

284 Citations

Personal, social, and physical environmental correlates of physical activity in African-American women in South Carolina.

Barbara E Ainsworth;Sara Wilcox;Winifred W Thompson;Donna L Richter.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine (2003)

276 Citations

Both Gains and Gaps: Feminist Perspectives on Women's Leisure

Karla A. Henderson.
(1996)

244 Citations

Parks and Recreation Settings and Active Living: A Review of Associations With Physical Activity Function and Intensity

Andrew T Kaczynski;Karla A Henderson.
Journal of Physical Activity and Health (2008)

243 Citations

The ethic of care: leisure possibilities and constraints for women.

Karla A. Henderson;Katherine R. Allen.
Canadian Congress on Leisure Research. 6 = Congrès canadien de recherche en loisir (1991)

242 Citations

The Meaning of Leisure for Women: An Integrative Review of the Research

Karla A. Henderson.
Journal of Leisure Research (1990)

225 Citations

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