Situational and individual differences in recreation substitution in a tourism setting /
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1989.
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| Online Access: | ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | To better explain the nature of recreation substitution, this paper proposes a model of recreation substitution that incorporates substitution, situational concerns and individual differences. The model integrates these three concepts within a Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) paradigm, Literature review suggested an integration of the three concepts by showing that the degree of substitutability is affected by: 1) the specific activity in which an individual participates, 2) the characteristics of the participant and 3) the psychological qualities of available alternatives. Therefore, the quality of similar recreation alternatives can be evaluated differently depending on the individual and the situation faced by the individual. The S-O-R paradigm was considered appropriate because the situation and the choice alternatives in the proposed model were viewed as external stimuli (S) which would be perceived by the individual's cognitive organism (O) and as a response to the external stimuli the individual will be lead to actual behavior (R). Ten hypotheses were formulated to test the model. The hypotheses dealt with the effect of social group (as a situational variable) and level of specialization (as a variable representing individual differences) on the individual's perceived activity and setting substitutability. Hypothesis test results suggested that the type of social group with which an individual participates influences the individual's perceived activity and setting substitutability. The study also showed how social group interacts with type of activity and level of specialization in influencing perceived activity substitutability. The interaction of social group with type of setting on perceived setting substitutability was supported, but interaction with level of specialization was not. This study also suggested the influence of an individual's level of specialization on perceived activity substitutability. This study revealed that specialization influences perceived activity substitutability under the condition of other variables such as social group and type of activity... |
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| Item Description: | Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Recreation and Resources Development." |
| Physical Description: | xii, 149 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |