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Lori Shelby

PhD, Colorado State University
Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Send email to lshelby@gmu.edu

Phone: (703) 993-9891
Fax: (703) 993-2025

George Mason University, Prince William Campus
Bull Run Hall 205
10900 University Blvd
MS 4E5
Manassas, VA 20110

Profile

Dr. Lori Shelby’s research focuses on the application of social psychological theories (e.g., attitudes, norms, crowding) to managerial and policy concerns. She has conducted research with various federal agencies, as well as municipal resource managers, the results of which have been published in outlets such as Advances in Hospitality and Leisure, Annals of Tourism Research, Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Tourism Management, and Wildlife Society Bulletin. She is associate editor of the Human Dimensions of Wildlife journal.

Research Interests

  • Human dimensions of natural resources
  • Research methodology
  • Nature-based tourism
  • Recreation resource management

Other Information

Teaching:
  • PRLS 450 - Research Methods
  • EFHP 623 - Research Design and Statistical Reasoning