Users’ satisfaction and attachment to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, Lagos, Nigeria

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine users’ satisfaction and attachment to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean in Lagos, Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThis study follows a quantitative research approach. For convenience, data were collected through a systematic random sampling technique,...

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Published in:Journal of place management and development 2021-10, Vol.14 (4), p.381-403
Main Authors: Olanrewaju Timothy Dada, Ojo, Deborah Bunmi, Popoola, Adewale Sheyi, Agboba, Opeyemi Ayobami, Temitope Muyiwa Adebara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beaches
Design
Developing countries
Guidelines
Identity
Influence
LDCs
Oceans
Quantitative analysis
Quantitative research
Random sampling
Recreation
Research methodology
Sampling
Satisfaction
Social policy
Tourism
User satisfaction
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Summary:PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine users’ satisfaction and attachment to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean in Lagos, Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThis study follows a quantitative research approach. For convenience, data were collected through a systematic random sampling technique, from 682 users in 10 of the 27 beaches in the study area.FindingsThe study revealed that users were overwhelmed by the natural beauty of the beach, the sand that makes sauntering and opportunities to network with other users. The overall results reveal a strong association of users’ reliance (place dependence) and identification with the beaches (place identity). As such, users’ satisfaction, identity with and dependence on the beach environmental attributes were influenced by factors such as uses and activities, comfort and image, sociability and access and linkages.Research limitations/implicationsThe study can strengthen the development of design guidelines and social policy for beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, Nigeria. Hence, the view may not be generalizable to other beaches along the Atlantic Ocean with different social, economic, cultural and political settings.Originality/valueTo build meaningful and emotional connections in beaches of developing countries, the paper of this nature is vital as it will aid the development of design guidelines and social policy for beaches through the provision of physical and social features that enhance people-place relationships.
ISSN:1753-8335
1753-8343
DOI:10.1108/JPMD-05-2020-0036