A goal/norm-interference model of recreation conflict /
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1989.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | This study sought to test and extend previous work on the goal-interference model of recreation conflict by exploring the role chat recreation setting norms play in influencing conflict perceptions. A goal/norm-interference model of recreation conflict was proposed and tested. The model proposed that both recreation goals and norms would predict conflict perceptions. Approximately 500 wintertime visitors to the Bird Island Basin recreation area at Padre Island National Seashore were surveyed concerning their recreation goals, norms, and conflict perceptions with reference to the study site. The survey method included an on-site contact interview and post-visit mailback questionnaire. Recreation conflict was measured as both potential and actual conflict. Potential conflict was measured by asking visitors to respond to hypothetical conflict situations. Actual conflict was measured by asking visitors whether or not they were actually involved in a conflict situation during their last visit to the site. Recreation conflict was also measured as goal-interference and norm-interference. Goal-interference conflict was measured from questions focusing on degree of frustration of satisfaction of select psychological goals attributed to the behavior of others. Norm-interference conflict was measured from responses concerning violations of appropriate standards for radio-playing behaviors and boat-launch etiquette. Both goals and norms were found to significantly predict recreation conflict. However, models concerning potential conflict performed better than did those for actual conflict. In addition, norms were found to be better predictors of potential conflict than goals. Social compatibility (the desire to be around non-offensive others) and affiliation (the desire for social experiences) were the most effective goal-oriented predictor variables. Standards for appropriate radio volumes was the most effective predictor variable among the set of norms. Also, standards for which there was divided opinion (multiple-tolerance norms) were better predictors of conflict than those in which there was a high degree of norm consensus (single-tolerance norms). |
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| Item Description: | Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Recreation and resources development." |
| Physical Description: | xi, 145 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |