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Modelling preferences for nature-based recreation activities.

Authors :
Marques, Catarina
Reis, Elizabeth
Menezes, João
Salgueiro, Maria de Fátima
Source :
Leisure Studies. Feb2017, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p89-107. 19p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

This research contributes to a better understanding of visitors’ preferences and behavioural patterns in national parks and protected areas. A conceptual model is proposed to explain why visitors prefer particular nature- or culture-based activities. It integrates three components – outdoor recreation participation, expectancy-value and environmental attitudes. The New Environmental Paradigm is used to capture environmental attitudes, and the motivations for travelling to parks are based on the push and pull motivation factors. Structural equation modelling is used to test the proposed model using data from 401 domestic visitors to Portuguese parks and other protected areas. Results show that nature-based sports are influenced by motivation to do adventurous sports and by social norms; the pro-environmental attitudes, the motivation to enjoy nature and the influence of others affect the interest in interpretation activities; the model’s strongest impact on recreation activities is from culture-related motives. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02614367
Volume :
36
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Leisure Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120393235
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2015.1014928