Engaging communities with sport events during times of crisis: A case study of Federation University Road National Championships 2021 and Covid-19
This research project aims to explore the role of sport events for communities during times of crisis and recovery, and the associated event management implications, focusing on the Federation University Road National Championships (‘the event’), a yearly event historically hosted in Ballarat, Victoria
Differences in residents’ social impact perception of a cycling event based on the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has paralysed the global economy, forcing the cancellation of many sports events around the world. Faced with this new situation of normality in professional sports events, this study examines the perceived social impact of a post-COVID-19 professional cycling event, assessing the influence of fear and health concerns on residents’ perception.
Reconceptualizing a model of demonstration effects: integrating rational, affective, and behavioral constructs
Research examining demonstration effects has been criticized for being atheoretical and lacking evidence of any behavioral effect. Drawing from dual-process decision-making models, the purpose of this study was to examine how rational and affective motivational mechanisms influence youths’ intention and participatory behavior after watching an elite sport event.
Segmenting the Older Resident’s Perception of a Major Cycling Event
The aim of the study is to evaluate the social perception of older adults, resident in the host communities where the stage of “La Vuelta” 2019 starts or ends, identifying the possible existing groups and comparing the results before and during the event.
I want to ride my bicycle! Or not? Health and transportation legacies of the 2017 World Road Cycling Championship
This study evaluates the impact of the 2017 World Road Cycling Championship on local residents’ physical activity and transportation mode choices.
Can large cycling events promote active mobility? Expectations versus reality on the example of the 2018 UCI Cycling World Championship
The study investigates whether, besides promoting the host region as a cycling destination, a large cycling event can also leverage a positive change in residents' travel behavior towards active mobility. The analysis of panel data reveals that respondents have high expectations regarding the event's impact on cycling infrastructure and on their travel behavior, but their optimism decreases considerably after the event.
Leveraging long-term sport participation from major events: the case of track cycling after the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
This study examined long-term sport participation outcomes of an event leveraging strategy.