The effects of constraints on participation and substitution behavior in recreational fishing /
Substitution and ceasing participation were investigated from a constraints perspective to understand the role constraints play in recreation decision making. Mail questionnaires were sent to samples of fishing license purchasers in Florida and Texas. A second questionnaire was sent to samples of cu...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Substitution and ceasing participation were investigated from a constraints perspective to understand the role constraints play in recreation decision making. Mail questionnaires were sent to samples of fishing license purchasers in Florida and Texas. A second questionnaire was sent to samples of current and former Texas anglers. The Texas samples were stratified by gender to allow for gender comparisons. Data were collected on years of fishing experience, frequency of participation, constraints to participation, and demographics. Respondents also provided information on their willingness to substitute different types of fishing for their most preferred type, alternative sites for sites used most often, and non-fishing activities for fishing. Survey results were analyzed using logistic regression and ANOVA where appropriate for categorical and continuous variables. Results showed that constraints affect all anglers. The effects of constraints can be seen in anglers' frequency of participation and desire for increased participation. Most anglers were willing to substitute another type of fishing if constrained from their preferred type. Most anglers were willing to substitute fishing sites for their most frequent destination. About one-half of anglers could substitute non-fishing activities for fishing. The likelihood of substitution was a function of the constraints affecting the angler. With weak constraints, anglers were able to continue fishing. However, in the case of stronger constraints substitution of non-fishing activities occurred. The impacts of constraints were different for men and women. Women are under-represented in recreational fishing to begin with and are more likely to drop out. Women reported higher levels of constraint and were less likely to substitute than men. The second survey found after a two-year period, most fishing, license purchasers did not purchase licenses. Some of these individuals were sporadic participants, moving in and out of fishing depending on the constraints affecting them. Most fishing drop-outs were interested in resuming their fishing participation but were unable to due to the effects of constraints. Survey results are used in support of a model of individuals' responses to constraints. The model shows constraints affect individuals at all levels of participation. Substitution and ceasing participation are presented as strategies for negotiating these constraints. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences". |
| Physical Description: | xii, 137 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references: pages 129-135. |