Health and Human Performance
Kyriaki Kaplanidou Research Group
Led by Kyriaki Kaplanidou · Sport Management
What we study
The Kaplanidou Lab studies how sport events affect communities and residents' perceptions of those impacts. Research includes surveys and interviews to assess community benefits and event tourism.
What working here is like
- Surveys & interviews
- Human participants
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Did Deadpool Save a City? The Social and Economic Impact of “Welcome to Wrexham”
2026 · Communication & Sport
Used data to show that the docuseries 'Welcome to Wrexham' increased employment and GDP in Wrexham, along with mental health benefits.
- Athlete social media visual communication messages and their role on inspiration, attributions and consumer engagement levels among sport consumers
2026 · International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship
Compared how community vs. sponsorship-focused athlete Instagram posts influence consumer engagement.
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- Examining Objective and Self-Reported Evidence of Trickle-Down Effects: A Quasi-Experimental Longitudinal Approach
2026 · Event Management
Tracked 64 Taiwanese participants over 6 months to see if attending sports events boosts physical activity.
- Place branding through sport events: a systematic review and future directions
2025 · European Sport Management Quarterly
Reviews how sports events help cities market themselves, identifying gaps in research.
- Sport Tourism in the “D”: New Sport Venues and the Lodging Industry
2025 · Journal of Sport Management
Examines how Detroit's new sports venues and events affect tourism, using hotel and rental data.
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How to reach out
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