scholarly journals MEASURING THE EFFECTS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN FOREST AREAS ON CHILDREN AND FAMILY RELATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF DUZCE

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaşar Selman Gültekin ◽  
Pinar Gültekin
Keyword(s):  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Recreation Activities

Outdoor Recreation Participation and Environmental Concern: A Research Summary

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gretchen Newhouse Berns ◽  
Steven Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Direct Experience ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Recreation Participation ◽  
Recreation Activities

Many experiential educators assume that participation in outdoor recreation creates an awareness and commitment to the environment through direct experience. This research summary looks to whether the research supports such an assumption. Specifically it reviews the key literature on this topic, examines the various classifications of outdoor recreation activities, discusses environmental terminology, and offers suggestions for future research directions.

Crowding, Race, and Ethnicity: A Case Study at Onondaga Cave State Park

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-61
Author(s):  
KangJae Jerry Lee ◽  
Mark Morgan ◽  
Hyojeong Shim
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
T Test ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Recreation Management ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Site Survey ◽  
Guided Tours

This study investigated crowding perceptions of adult visitors who took guided tours at Onondaga Cave State Park in Leasburg, Missouri. An on-site survey was conducted on weekends, alternating between Saturdays and Sundays from May until October 2015. Crowding perceptions of White and Asian visitors were compared using an independent t-test, while a regression model examined the effects of different factors associated with perceived crowding. Results showed that Asian visitors felt more crowded on cave tours than Whites. Being Asian or White, along with tour satisfaction, were negatively associated with crowding perception. Implications for outdoor recreation management, both in theory and practice, were discussed.

scholarly journals The Economics of Outdoor Recreation Congestion: A Case study of Camping

1979 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Geoffrey Allen ◽  
Thomas H. Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
Model Misspecification ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
High Density ◽  
Model Specification ◽  
Demand Model ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Congestion Effects

Bias in estimating recreational values may result if congestion is ignored in the demand model specification. Theoretical and empirical considerations pertaining to recreation congestion are summarized. Empirical results for camping in Western Massachusetts are presented which demonstrate the potential degree of bias from demand model misspecification. The results indicate that recreational values may be strongly influenced by congestion effects and that camping areas with relatively low densities may have a higher economic value than high density areas with similar facilities.

Student Awareness of University Adventure Programs: Understanding Motivations and Constraints

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Flood ◽  
Christopher Parker
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Adventure Programs ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Recreation Activities

Participation rates among college students in adventure programs (AP) have been problematic in recent years. While AP managers focus on the quality of programs offered to students, little effort has addressed reducing constraints to participation, improving program offerings, and effectively marketing AP at colleges and universities. The purpose of this investigation was to identify the constraints and motivations to AP participation. A survey was administered to 193 college students. Overall, respondents were motivated to participate in outdoor recreation activities that included males wanting to observe others, teach others, and experience thrills, while females wanted to be with companions and to receive physical and emotional benefits. Even though both males and females identified lack of time and money as major constraints, they also identified stress and demands of life as constraints. To enhance participation, AP managers need to emphasize the physical and psychological benefits that can potentially reduce stress.

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