recreation behavior

Describe the behavioral approach to outdoor recreation mgmt: What are 4 levels of demand considered within this approach

• Specific motivations = specific benefits

• 1. Activity (informed by other factors) -  ex: picnicking

• 2. Setting (informed by intensity and style of recreation) - ex: lakeside picnic bench

• 3. Motivation (informed by values or desires) - ex: getting to know friends better

• 4. Expected benefits (value, or broad goal desired)- ex: connection with peers

How is benefits-based management different than activity-based management?

Benefits-based management is based on the intrinsic values associated with the activity rather than the activity itself

Which of the following are more easily changed: values or attitudes? Why?

Attitudes are more specifically changed because they’re situationally based, rather than deeply ingrained like values are

What are the differences between values and attitudes?

Attitudes are situationally based, informed by values and beliefs. values are broad core understanding that informs how you relate to the world

Elements of the cognitive hierarchy

value: foundational, emotional and enduring tenants of life learned early-on

belief: value-orientations specific to the individ formed thru early life experiences

norms: beliefs specific to what should be done

attitude: evaluations of an issue/object

perception: interpretation of the scenario

behavior: the subsequent action

Define the elaboration likelihood model

Describes how people change their attitudes when they hear persuasive communications

What are the two possible routes to persuasion in this model?

-Central: Involves careful scrutiny of message logic and argument

-Peripheral: Involves consideration of cues in the message environment (source credibility, message design)
-People do not elaborate on arguments.

What two things are required to be able to engage in the central route to persuasion?

motivated and have the ability

What are the three types of evaluations that influence a person's intentions to perform a specific behavior, as defined in the Theory of Planned Behavior?

1.) Attitude towards behavior- "What will be the likely outcome of performing this behavior?"

2.) Subjective Norms- "How will someone I care about judge me if I carry out this particular behavior?"

3.) Perceived behavioral control- "How difficult is performing this behavior? Do I have a choice?"

Define the three categories of constraints that are traditionally used?

1.) Intrapersonal- The factors within an individual (self-doubt)

2.) Interpersonal- Factors between individuals (Lack of recreation partners)

3.) Structural Constraints- Factors that intervene between desire and actuality (time & money)

Describe the primary issue with the traditional approach to studying constraints

-Constraints are not always insurmountable obstacles.

-People negotiate constraints

How is this issue accounted for in the new approach to studying/framing constraints

individual, interpersonal, context, system

Define constraint negotiation.

Ability to navigate around a constraint

Define conspicuous consumption in the context of outdoor recreation

The use of many or other resources to display a higher social status (patagonia).

Provide two examples of how outdoor recreation is conspicuously consumed.

social media, apparel

Describe why conspicuous consumption is important to consider in outdoor recreation management.

It influences visitation rates and influences perceptions of one's accebtiabilty or ability to participate in outdoor recreation.