Dr. Hyangmi Kim

Degrees and Sources of Degrees

• PhD in Leisure Behavior from Indiana University, Bloomington (2016)
• MS in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University, Bloomington (2010)
• BS in Sport Industry from Kookmin University, Seoul, South Korea (2006)
  
  

Profile

Hyangmi Kim is an assistant professor in the Recreation Education and Therapy programs in the Department of Exercise Sciences and Recreation at Lehman College- CUNY. She obtained her MS in Therapeutic Recreation, with a focus on evidence-based practice. Her doctoral research centered on Leisure Behavior, particularly examining travel reminiscence functions. Furthermore, during her doctoral studies, she pursued a minor in Psychology, with a concentration on neuroscience and memory.

Dr. Kim also serves as the co-program director of the recreation education and therapy programs and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Her research agendas embrace analyses of leisure experiences and their derived benefits. These investigations employ multiple methods (i.e., qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods), and are considered interdisciplinary endeavors, encompassing the domains of recreation therapy, psychology, and tourism.

Selected Publications:

• 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. DOI: 10.5993/AJHB.46.3.1
  
  
• Kim, H., Lee, C. S., Kim, K. T., & Kim, J. H. (2022). Paralympic Legacy as Seen through the lenses of physically disabled spectators: A case of PyeongChang Paralympic games. Annals of Leisure Research. Published online. DOI: 10.1080/11745398.2022.2132521
  
  
• Kim, H., & Chen, J. S. (2021). Memorable travel experiences: Recollection vs. belief. Tourism Recreation Research, 46(1), 124-131. DOI: 10.1080/02508281.2020.1771653
  
  
• Kim, H (2020). Perceptions of benefits and constraints of leisure travel for pregnant women: A qualitative study. Advances in Hospitality and Leisure, 16, 159-166. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1745-354220200000016012
  
  
• Kim, H., Kim, J., Kim, K., & Chen, Y. (2019). Memorable travel experiences: A qualitative approach. Advances in Hospitality and Leisure,15, 101-112. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1745-354220190000015006
  
  
• Kim, H., & Chen, J, S. (2019). The memorable travel experience and its reminiscence functions. Journal of Travel Research. 58(4), 637-649. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047287518772366