Justin R Mason

Justin R Mason, PhD

Research Assistant Professor

Department: HP-REHAB SCI DOCTORAL PROGRAM

About Justin R Mason

Justin Mason is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. He completed a B.S (Psychology), M.S. (Exercise Physiology), and Ph.D. (Sport and Exercise Psychology) from Florida State University, followed by postdoctoral training in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Florida. His research focuses on how lifestyle factors influence cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and community mobility. Dr. Mason is the Director of the Mobility, Activity, and Participation (MAP) Lab with projects investigating innovative solutions to optimize driving and community mobility for older adults and special populations. Specifically, Mason’s research focuses to improve interactions with in-vehicle technology so that older adults understand system capabilities and utilize technology to mitigate age-related cognitive decline to support their aging in place.

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0001-7452-8578

Publications

2024
Perceptions of Autonomous Shuttles for Adults With Spinal Cord Injuries
OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. 44(1):47-56 [DOI] 10.1177/15394492231182058.
2023
A Network Analysis Approach to Quantifying Changes in ADAS from Over-the-Air Updates
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 67(1):2055-2061 [DOI] 10.1177/21695067231192458.
2023
Age and Technology Readiness Influences on Adults’ Experiences with Highly Automated Vehicles
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2677(6):161-171 [DOI] 10.1177/03611981221145128.
2023
Barriers and Facilitators of People with and without Disabilities before and after Autonomous Shuttle Exposure
Future Transportation. 3(2):791-807 [DOI] 10.3390/futuretransp3020045.
2023
Develop and Validate a Survey to Assess Adult’s Perspectives on Autonomous Ridesharing and Ridehailing Services
Future Transportation. 3(2):726-738 [DOI] 10.3390/futuretransp3020042.
2023
Do Drivers Require Education After Over-The-Air Adas Updates?
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 67(1):2150-2151 [DOI] 10.1177/21695067231192206.
2023
Driver Classification Using Self-reported, Psychophysiological, and Performance Metrics Within a Simulated Environment
Data Science for Transportation. 5(2) [DOI] 10.1007/s42421-023-00069-8.
2023
Experience of drivers of all age groups in accepting autonomous vehicle technology
Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 1-17 [DOI] 10.1080/15472450.2023.2197115.
2023
Promoting Veteran-Centric Transportation Options through Exposure to Autonomous Shuttles
Safety. 9(4) [DOI] 10.3390/safety9040077.
2023
Simulated Driving Errors: Indicators of Real-World Driving Events in Returning Combat Veterans
OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. 43(4):616-625 [DOI] 10.1177/15394492221136072.
2022
Arterial Stiffness and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Are Associated With Cognitive Function in Older Adults.
Behavioral medicine (Washington, D.C.). 48(1):54-65 [DOI] 10.1080/08964289.2020.1825921. [PMID] 33108259.
2022
Autonomous Shuttle Operating on Highways and Gravel Roads in Rural America: A Demonstration Study
Geriatrics. 7(6) [DOI] 10.3390/geriatrics7060140. [PMID] 36547276.
2022
Can Video Gameplay Improve Undergraduates’ Problem-Solving Skills?
International Journal of Game-Based Learning. 10(2):1-18 [DOI] 10.4018/ijgbl.2020040102. [PMID] 35223140.
2022
Norm-Based Cutoffs as Predictors of Prolonged Recovery After Adolescent Sport-Related Concussion.
Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine. 32(4):e391-e399 [DOI] 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000952. [PMID] 34173784.
2022
Predictors of Simulator Sickness Provocation in a Driving Simulator Operating in Autonomous Mode
Safety. 8(4) [DOI] 10.3390/safety8040073.
2022
The acute, systemic effects of aerobic exercise in recently concussed adolescent student-athletes: preliminary findings
European Journal of Applied Physiology. 122(6):1441-1457 [DOI] 10.1007/s00421-022-04932-4.
2021
A Bio-Physio-Psychological Investigation of Athletes’ Burnout
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 92(1):189-198 [DOI] 10.1080/02701367.2020.1715911.
2021
Construct Validity and Test-Retest Reliability of the Automated Vehicle User Perception Survey.
Frontiers in psychology. 12 [DOI] 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.626791. [PMID] 33569031.
2021
Monogenic Diabetes and Integrated Stress Response Genes Display Altered Gene Expression in Type 1 Diabetes.
Diabetes. 70(8):1885-1897 [DOI] 10.2337/db21-0070. [PMID] 34035041.
2021
Older drivers’ experience with automated vehicle technology
Journal of Transport & Health. 22 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jth.2021.101107.
2021
Older Drivers’ Motion and Simulator Sickness before and after Automated Vehicle Exposure
Safety. 7(2) [DOI] 10.3390/safety7020026.
2021
Predicting Autonomous Shuttle Acceptance in Older Drivers Based on Technology Readiness/Use/Barriers, Life Space, Driving Habits, and Cognition.
Frontiers in neurology. 12 [DOI] 10.3389/fneur.2021.798762. [PMID] 34925223.
2020
Establishing face and content validity of a survey to assess users’ perceptions of automated vehicles
Transportation Research Record.
2020
Older drivers’ experience with automated vehicle technology: Interim analysis of a demonstration study
Frontiers in Sustainable Cities. 2(27):1-12
2020
Socioeconomic status and racial disparities to be considered in clinical interpretation of preseason vestibular and oculomotor tests for concussion
Journal of Clinical and Translational Research.
2019
Resilience and veteran community reintegration: An exploratory study
Military Behavioral Health. 7(4):391-400 [DOI] 10.1080/21635781.2018.1534702.
2019
The effects of a caffeine-like supplement, TeaCrine®, on muscular strength, endurance and power performance in resistance-trained men.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 16(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s12970-019-0316-5. [PMID] 31660991.
2017
Effects of acute exercise on executive functioning: Testing the moderators
International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 17(4):1-18 [DOI] 10.1080/1612197X.2017.1349821.

Grants

Jul 2021 – Sep 2022
Promoting Veteran Centric Rural Transportation Options via Autonomous Shuttle Exposure
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF VET AFF GAINESVILLE MED CTR
Jul 2021 – Sep 2022
Promoting Veteran Centric Rural Transportation Options via Autonomous Shuttle Exposure
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF VET AFF GAINESVILLE MED CTR
Feb 2021 – Sep 2021
Child Passenger Safety Seat Fitting Station Database and Mapping
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY OFFICE via US DEPT OF TRANS NATL HWY TRAFFIC SAFETY
Oct 2020 – Sep 2021
Aging Road User Information Systems 2020-2021
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY OFFICE via US DEPT OF TRANS NATL HWY TRAFFIC SAFETY
Nov 2019 – Jun 2021
Develop, Refine, and Validate a Survey to Assess Adult's Perspectives of Autonomous Ride-Sharing Services for Human Factors and Traffic Operational Observations
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION via US DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION FED HWAY ADMN
Jul 2019 ACTIVE
OoR Matching Support for CTSI
Role: Project Manager
Funding: UF DIV OF SPONSORED RES MATCHING FUNDS
Jun 2019 – May 2021
Perceptions of individuals living with spinal cord injury toward autonomous vehicles
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA