Summary
Samantha Hoeper's research focuses on the influence of the built and social environment on physical activity behaviors, personal agency and sense of place. Using mixed methods, participant mapping and geographic information systems, her dissertation research focuses on understanding how social and built environments, and changes to these environments, influence residents' perceptions and decisions related to physical activity and sense of place. In addition, her dissertation explores the reciprocal relationship between physical activity behaviors and sense of place. Hoeper has an interest in participatory methods and has used photovoice to explore how the university environment influences a sense of belonging among Latino and Latina students. Other research interests and program evaluation experience include nutrition policy, aging and gerontology, person- and relationship-centered dementia care and caregiving.
Faculty mentors
Awards
- Graduate Dean’s Merit Scholar, University of Nevada, Reno
Selected publications
- Crosbie, E., Gomes, F., Olvera, J., Rincón-Gallardo, S., Hoeper, S. & Carriedo, A. (2022). A policy study on front-of-pack nutrition labeling in the Americas: Emerging developments and outcomes. The Lancet Regional Health, Americas, 9, 100207.
- Hoeper, S., Crosbie, E., Holmes, L., Godoy, L., DeFrank, V., Hoang, C. & Ling, P. (2022). “The perfect formula:” Evaluating health claims, products and pricing on cannabis dispensary websites in two recently legalized states. Substance Use & Misuse, 57(8), 1207–1214.
- Crosbie, E., Pomeranz, J., Wright, K., Hoeper, S. & Schmidt, L. (2021). State preemption: An emerging threat to local sugar-sweetened beverage taxation. American Journal of Public Health, 111(4), 677–686.
- Linden, H., Fitch, A., Emerson, A., Hoeper, S. & Granner, M. L. (2020). Maybe next time: Perspectives on commuting from Bike to Work Week non-participants. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 7(2), 110–119.
Education
- M.Sc. in nutrition, physical activity and public health, University of Bristol, Bristol, U.K., 2018
- B.A. in anthropology, Washington State University, Pullman, W.A., 2013
- B.A. in history, Washington State University, Pullman, W.A., 2013