In this investigation, we proposed and tested a scale designed to measure recreationists'
commitment to public leisure Service providers. We suggested that the identity of public …

Participation in recreation activities is often performed because participants are interested in
and regulated by internal motivation. Self-Determination Theory (2000) suggests that …

The purpose of the investigation was to examine the effect of constraints on the development
of enduring involvement and commitment to a service provider. Two models were …

Zoos annually host over 100 million visitors in North America and over 600 million visitors
worldwide, yet there is limited visitor research within zoos. This study examined the …

This study explored the relationship between place attachment and both environmental
experience and environmental attributes within three urban natural areas in Michigan. To …

Emotional/symbolic and functional place attachments were measured on the Green and
Colorado Rivers in Canyonlands National Park and at Mount Rushmore National Memorial …

The construct validity of measures of sense of belonging to a recreational landscape is
examined. The evaluation of construct validity emphasizes two concerns:(1) the empirical …

Understanding how setting attributes influence the nature of the visitor experience is crucial
to effective recreation management. Highly influential attributes are useful indicators to …

Previous conceptual efforts suggest that response to recreational conflict should be framed
within an adapted stresscoping response model. An important element in understanding …