The Effects of Place Attachment, Hypothetical Site Modifications and Use Levels on Recreation Behavior

This study integrates place attachment dimensions into a travel cost model utilizing stated preferences for various hypothetical scenarios involving site development and changes to current use levels at a Bureau of Land Management Special Recreation Management Area. We examine changes in intended be...

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Published in:Journal of leisure research 2010-01, Vol.42 (4), p.621-640
Main Authors: Smith, Jordan W., Siderelis, Christos, Moore, Roger L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attachment
Attachment (Psychology)
Attachment behavior
Behavior
Behavior Patterns
Company business management
Contingent Behavior
Decision making
Economic theory
Estimates
Identity
Influence
Land
Land use planning
Leisure activities
Management
Modification
Outdoor recreation
Place Dependence
Place Identity
Preferences
Psychological aspects
Psychometrics
Public lands
Recreation
Recreation areas
Research Needs
Researchers
Site Development
Social aspects
Stated Preferences
Studies
Travel
Travel Cost Model
United States
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Summary:This study integrates place attachment dimensions into a travel cost model utilizing stated preferences for various hypothetical scenarios involving site development and changes to current use levels at a Bureau of Land Management Special Recreation Management Area. We examine changes in intended behavior contingent on hypothetical scenarios and varying levels of place identity and dependence. Results suggest trip behavior to the area will either remain the same or decline in frequency given each of the hypothetical scenarios. The analysis also revealed visitors' level of place identity was significantly related to intended trip behavior while place dependence was not. These findings reveal travel cost modeling approach can incorporate both stated preferences and psychometric scaling to provide useful information for resource managers.
ISSN:0022-2216
2159-6417
DOI:10.1080/00222216.2010.11950221