Page 1. USDA Forest Service Proceedings RMRS-P-64. 2011 211 Abstract—In 2007-2008, some visitors ... more Page 1. USDA Forest Service Proceedings RMRS-P-64. 2011 211 Abstract—In 2007-2008, some visitors to Taroko National Park in Taiwan were surveyed to allow testing of a behavioral prediction model in the context of national park recreation. ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study threefold: to determine whether a shared cultural model of the... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this study threefold: to determine whether a shared cultural model of the importance of a set of leisure activities to a good leisure life existed in urban Taiwan, the degree to which cultural consonance in leisure mediates the relationship between leisure constraints and leisure satisfaction, and the degree to which leisure satisfaction affects life satisfaction and self-rated health. Results indicate that a cultural model of the importance of leisure activities to a good leisure life existed among sample members. Second, higher levels of self-reported participation in leisure activities that are culturally agreed upon as more important for a good leisure life are more strongly associated with leisure satisfaction than are activities culturally agreed upon as less important. Finally, leisure satisfaction strongly predicts both life satisfaction and self-rated health.
Page 1. 19 For. Snow Landsc. Res. 81, 1/2: 19–29 (2007) Segmentation of culturally diverse visito... more Page 1. 19 For. Snow Landsc. Res. 81, 1/2: 19–29 (2007) Segmentation of culturally diverse visitors' values in forest recreation management Chieh-Lu Li1, Harry C. Zinn2, Garry E. Chick2, James D. Absher3, Alan R. Graefe2 and Yi-Chung Hsu4 ...
This study examines perceptions of service quality on an ethnically diverse national forest adjac... more This study examines perceptions of service quality on an ethnically diverse national forest adjacent to a large metropolitan area, specifically looking for differences among whites, Hispanics, and Asians. Published studies of recreation and ethnicity have focused primarily on activity participation rates and patterns. The literature contains few cross–cultural comparisons of perceived service quality in a forest recreation setting. Data from a purposive convenience sample of recreationists (n=1,075) visited Angeles National Forest, California, US, includes 444 whites, 312 Hispanics, and 319 Asians. The results reveal that compared to whites and Hispanics, Asians are most distinct in service quality ratings after controlling for generational effects. In particular, Asians tend to perceive lower service quality. The implications of these findings are discussed as they relate to the role of cultural values and service quality measurement in recreation management.
Abstract Leisure is often described as being intrinsically motivated and offering the element of ... more Abstract Leisure is often described as being intrinsically motivated and offering the element of choice. Although games are normally considered recreational or leisure activities, there are certain circumstances in which they take on qualities that are not only nonleisurelike ( ...
The authors discuss the Adult Playfulness Trait Scale (APTS), a measurement that they developed a... more The authors discuss the Adult Playfulness Trait Scale (APTS), a measurement that they developed along with a conceptualization of playfulness based on a synthesis of personality research and play literature. They assert the research they conducted, which examined the nomological network of playfulness and involved relevant constructs of personality (self as entertainment), behavior (playing), attitude (goal attainment), and perception (leisure boredom), empirically validates the APTS. They present data from two studies to show correlations between the APTS and measures of theoretically related constructs to support their claims. In particular, they use results from known-group comparisons to illustrate that the APTS can successfully and effectively distinguish individuals with different levels of playfulness. They hope thereby not only to establish the validity of the APTS but to encourage its wider application in research on play.
Altruism is generally defined as the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others or, in the case... more Altruism is generally defined as the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others or, in the case of nonhuman animals, as behavior that appears to be detrimental to the survival of a given individual but which may contribute to the survival of the others. Calls by social prey species that warn others of the approach of predators, for example, are often regarded as altruistic in that they may help the majority of animals survive while simultaneously drawing the attention of the predator to the individual giving the warning. Animal play and human ritual are areas that are not commonly considered to involve altruism but closer inspection may be warranted. I will argue below that play is the context wherein animals first exhibit, and learn, altruism and that it is displayed by some, although perhaps not all, participants in a ritual common to Latin America.
Theoretical models dealing with the relationship of leisure time availability and cultural comple... more Theoretical models dealing with the relationship of leisure time availability and cultural complexity from a cross-cultural, anthropological perspective are explored. Culture, cultural complexity, and cultural evolution are discussed in terms of how each may influence, or be influenced ...
Page 1. USDA Forest Service Proceedings RMRS-P-64. 2011 211 Abstract—In 2007-2008, some visitors ... more Page 1. USDA Forest Service Proceedings RMRS-P-64. 2011 211 Abstract—In 2007-2008, some visitors to Taroko National Park in Taiwan were surveyed to allow testing of a behavioral prediction model in the context of national park recreation. ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study threefold: to determine whether a shared cultural model of the... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this study threefold: to determine whether a shared cultural model of the importance of a set of leisure activities to a good leisure life existed in urban Taiwan, the degree to which cultural consonance in leisure mediates the relationship between leisure constraints and leisure satisfaction, and the degree to which leisure satisfaction affects life satisfaction and self-rated health. Results indicate that a cultural model of the importance of leisure activities to a good leisure life existed among sample members. Second, higher levels of self-reported participation in leisure activities that are culturally agreed upon as more important for a good leisure life are more strongly associated with leisure satisfaction than are activities culturally agreed upon as less important. Finally, leisure satisfaction strongly predicts both life satisfaction and self-rated health.
Page 1. 19 For. Snow Landsc. Res. 81, 1/2: 19–29 (2007) Segmentation of culturally diverse visito... more Page 1. 19 For. Snow Landsc. Res. 81, 1/2: 19–29 (2007) Segmentation of culturally diverse visitors' values in forest recreation management Chieh-Lu Li1, Harry C. Zinn2, Garry E. Chick2, James D. Absher3, Alan R. Graefe2 and Yi-Chung Hsu4 ...
This study examines perceptions of service quality on an ethnically diverse national forest adjac... more This study examines perceptions of service quality on an ethnically diverse national forest adjacent to a large metropolitan area, specifically looking for differences among whites, Hispanics, and Asians. Published studies of recreation and ethnicity have focused primarily on activity participation rates and patterns. The literature contains few cross–cultural comparisons of perceived service quality in a forest recreation setting. Data from a purposive convenience sample of recreationists (n=1,075) visited Angeles National Forest, California, US, includes 444 whites, 312 Hispanics, and 319 Asians. The results reveal that compared to whites and Hispanics, Asians are most distinct in service quality ratings after controlling for generational effects. In particular, Asians tend to perceive lower service quality. The implications of these findings are discussed as they relate to the role of cultural values and service quality measurement in recreation management.
Abstract Leisure is often described as being intrinsically motivated and offering the element of ... more Abstract Leisure is often described as being intrinsically motivated and offering the element of choice. Although games are normally considered recreational or leisure activities, there are certain circumstances in which they take on qualities that are not only nonleisurelike ( ...
The authors discuss the Adult Playfulness Trait Scale (APTS), a measurement that they developed a... more The authors discuss the Adult Playfulness Trait Scale (APTS), a measurement that they developed along with a conceptualization of playfulness based on a synthesis of personality research and play literature. They assert the research they conducted, which examined the nomological network of playfulness and involved relevant constructs of personality (self as entertainment), behavior (playing), attitude (goal attainment), and perception (leisure boredom), empirically validates the APTS. They present data from two studies to show correlations between the APTS and measures of theoretically related constructs to support their claims. In particular, they use results from known-group comparisons to illustrate that the APTS can successfully and effectively distinguish individuals with different levels of playfulness. They hope thereby not only to establish the validity of the APTS but to encourage its wider application in research on play.
Altruism is generally defined as the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others or, in the case... more Altruism is generally defined as the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others or, in the case of nonhuman animals, as behavior that appears to be detrimental to the survival of a given individual but which may contribute to the survival of the others. Calls by social prey species that warn others of the approach of predators, for example, are often regarded as altruistic in that they may help the majority of animals survive while simultaneously drawing the attention of the predator to the individual giving the warning. Animal play and human ritual are areas that are not commonly considered to involve altruism but closer inspection may be warranted. I will argue below that play is the context wherein animals first exhibit, and learn, altruism and that it is displayed by some, although perhaps not all, participants in a ritual common to Latin America.
Theoretical models dealing with the relationship of leisure time availability and cultural comple... more Theoretical models dealing with the relationship of leisure time availability and cultural complexity from a cross-cultural, anthropological perspective are explored. Culture, cultural complexity, and cultural evolution are discussed in terms of how each may influence, or be influenced ...
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