selected publications academicarticle Kim, J., Park, S., Kim, M., Kim, Y., & Kim, J. (2024). A Qualitative Investigation of Leisure Engagement and Health Benefits Among North Korean Adolescent Refugees. Journal of Adolescent Research. 39(3), 074355842110462-689. Lee, J., Kim, J., Woo, B., Pesola, A., & Tikkanen, O. (2024). The longitudinal relationship between levels of leisure-time physical activity and positive and negative affect among older foreign-born adults with mild cognitive impairment. Psychogeriatrics. Lee, J., Kim, J., & Valdivia, D. S. (2024). The longitudinal relationship between levels of cognitively stimulating leisure activity and positive and negative affect among older adults with MCI. Psychogeriatrics. 24(2), 369-381. Lee, J., Kim, J., Ju, H. J., An, S. J., & Woo, B. (2024). A Longitudinal Dose-Response Curve Between Leisure-Time Physical Activity and the Prevalence of Diabetes Based on the Different Levels of Cognitive Function Among Older Adults. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias. 39, 15333175241241891. Kim, J., Kim, Y., Lee, J., Oh, S., & Ory, M. (2023). Efficacy of An Immersive Nature-based Virtual Reality Program on Depression, Emotional Health, and Qualityof-Life among Care Facility Residents with Alzheimers Disease (AD) and its Related Dementias (ADRD). American Journal of Health Behavior. 47(5), 1052-1061. Lee, J., Oh, S. M., Kim, J., & Kim, J. (2023). Different Levels of Leisure Walking and Mental Health Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment. JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. 31(5), 841-848. Kim, J., Lee, J., Rodriguez, M., Han, A., & Ju, H. (2023). Identifying the Relationships between Types of Leisure Activities and Cognitive Functions in Older Adults. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR. 47(4), 650-659. Kim, J., Park, S., & Kim, M. (2023). Leisure activities, life satisfaction, and happiness among people with spinal cord injury during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leisure Studies. 42(4), 514-523. Lee, J., Han, A., Kim, J., & Park, S. (2023). Relationships Between Types of Leisure Activities and Mental Health among Older Adults With Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic. American Journal of Health Behavior. 47(2), 228-236. Kim, J., Kim, Y., Seo, D., & Han, S. (2023). A qualitative investigation of health benefits through a modified Taekwondo activity among nursing home residents. BMC Geriatrics. 23(1), 232. Kim, J., Ko, M., Lee, J., & Kim, Y. (2023). The effects of a mobile-based multi-domain intervention on cognitive function among older adults. Preventive Medicine Reports. 32, 102165-102165. Lim, Y., Kim, J., Park, S., & Kim, M. (2023). Physical Activity and Health of Koreans with Spinal Cord Injury during COVID-19. American Journal of Health Behavior. 47(1), 21-29. Kim, J., Lee, J., Kim, Y., Nuseibeh, B., & Han, S. (2023). The Effects of a Nature-based Virtual Reality Program on Emotional Health and Quality of Life among Older Adults with Dementia. American Journal of Health Behavior. 47(1), 3-12. Kim, J., Kim, Y., Chang, P., Min Oh, S., & Han, S. (2022). A Pilot Study of Virtual Reality (VR) Tai Chi Program on Mental Health among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic. American Journal of Health Behavior. 46(5), 576-585. Kim, J., Lee, J., Ko, M. J., & Min Oh, S. (2022). Leisure, Mental Health, and Life Satisfaction among Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. American Journal of Health Behavior. 46(4), 477-487. Kim, J., Lee, J., Kim, Y., & Park, S. (2022). Identifying the Relationship between Leisure Walking and Prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19(13), 8076-8076. Kim, J., Kim, Y., Kim, H. R., & Lee, C. (2022). Leisure Satisfaction Changes and Stress-coping during the Pandemic. American Journal of Health Behavior. 46(3), 315-323. Kim, H., Kim, J., Lee, J., & Kim, J. (2022). Leisure Types, Coping, Happiness, and Life Satisfaction among Veterans. American Journal of Health Behavior. 46(3), 209-217. Kim, Y., Kim, J., Lee, J., Seo, D., & Jung, H. C. (2022). Intergenerational Taekwondo Program: A Narrative Review and Practical Intervention Proposal. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19(9), 5247-5247. Kim, J., & Han, S. (2022). Different Levels of Leisure-time Physical Activity, Coping, and Mental Health among Older Adults with Diabetes during the COVID-19 Pandemic. American Journal of Health Behavior. 46(2), 177-185. Lee, J., Kim, J., & Holden, R. (2022). Physical and Mental Health Differences Reported by Three Age Groups of Older Adults With Diabetes. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. 8, 23337214211055897-233372142110558. Kim, J., Park, S., Kim, M., Chow, H., & Han, S. (2021). Leisure and health benefits associated with acculturation among Western international students living in South Korea. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. 16(1), 1945725. Kil, N., Kim, J., Park, J., & Lee, C. (2021). Leisure boredom, leisure challenge, smartphone use, and emotional distress among U.S. college students: are they interrelated?. Leisure Studies. 40(6), 779-792. Kim, J., Lee, S., & Ramos, W. (2021). Investigating the Relationship Between Accessibility of Green Space and Adult Obesity Rates: A Secondary Data Analysis in the United States. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. 54(3), 208-217. Han, A., Kim, J., & Kim, J. (2021). A Study of Leisure Walking Intensity Levels on Mental Health and Health Perception of Older Adults. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. 7, 2333721421999316-233372142199931. Lee, J., Kim, J., Chow, A., & Piatt, J. A. (2021). Different Levels of Physical Activity, Physical Health, Happiness, and Depression among Older Adults with Diabetes. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. 7, 2333721421995623-233372142199562. Kim, J., Kim, J., Lee, C., Kil, N., & Lee, Y. (2021). Investigating the Relationships among Leisure, Coping, and Personal Growth among People with Physical Disabilities. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. 23(4), 533-543. Lee, C., Kim, J., & Yang, H. (2020). Exploration of life satisfaction of Korean people with sensory impairments across the lifespan. Disability and Health Journal. 13(4), 100931-100931. Kim, J., Han, A., Hodges, J. S., & Kim, M. (2020). Contribution of Leisure Activities to Health Perception, Life Satisfaction, and Self-Esteem among Korean Individuals with Visual Impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. 114(2), 152-164. Kim, J., Han, A., Piatt, J. A., & Kim, J. (2020). Investigating relationships among coping, personal growth, and life satisfaction among individuals with physical disabilities. Health Promotion Perspectives. 10(4), 401-408. Kim, J., Kim, J., & Han, A. (2020). The impact of leisure time physical activity on mental health and health perception among people with cancer. Health Promotion Perspectives. 10(2), 116-122. Kim, J., & Park, S. (2018). Leisure and health benefits among Korean adolescents with visual impairments. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. 13(1), 1435097-1435097. Kim, J., Lee, C., & Ji, M. (2018). Investigating the Domains of Life Satisfaction in Middle-Aged, Late Middle-Aged, and Older Adults with a Physical Disability. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 30(5), 639-652. Kim, J., Han, A., & Park, S. (2017). Stress-Related Growth Experience: Listening to Korean Adolescents who have Visual Impairments. Journal of Constructivist Psychology. 30(4), 427-438. Kim, J., Kim, M., MaloneBeach, E., & Han, A. (2016). A Study of Health Perception, Disability Acceptance, and Life Satisfaction Based on Types of Leisure Activity Among Koreans with a Physical Disability. Applied Research in Quality of Life. 11(3), 791-804. Heo, J., Chun, S., Lee, S., & Kim, J. (2016). Life Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being of Older Adults With Cancer Experience: The Role of Optimism and Volunteering. International Journal of Aging and Human Development. 83(3), 274-289. Kim, J., Moon, S., & Song, J. (2016). Is leisure beneficial for older Korean immigrants? An interpretative phenomenological analysis. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. 11(1), 33103-33103. Heo, J., Chun, S., Lee, S., Lee, K. H., & Kim, J. (2015). Internet use and well-being in older adults. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. 18(5), 268-272. Kim, J., Heo, J., & Park, S. (2014). The Exploration of Acculturation and Health Among Immigrants From Non-Eastern Cultures. Qualitative Health Research. 24(8), 1138-1149. Kim, J., Yamada, N., Heo, J., & Han, A. (2014). Health benefits of serious involvement in leisure activities among older Korean adults. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. 9(1), 24616-24616. Heo, J., Lee, I. H., Kim, J., & Stebbins, R. A. (2012). Understanding the Relationships Among Central Characteristics of Serious Leisure: An Empirical Study of Older Adults in Competitive Sports. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 44(4), 450-462. Kim, J. (2012). Acculturation phenomena experienced by the spouses of Korean international students in the United States. Qualitative Health Research. 22(6), 755-767. Kim, J., Dattilo, J., & Heo, J. (2011). Taekwondo Participation as Serious Leisure for Life Satisfaction and Health. JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH. 43(4), 545-559. Kim, J., Park, J. S., & Heo, J. (2010). What Should Recreational Professionals Do When Providing Services to Elderly Immigrants?. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 28(2), 195-202. Kim, J., Park, S., & Kim, M. Stress-Related Growth Associated With Acculturation and Mental Health Among International Students. Journal of Humanistic Psychology. 002216782097965-002216782097965.
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