Managing recreation resources for positive outcomes: an application of benefits-based management.

摘要: This study investigates the relationship between benefits desired by recreationists and activities setting (physical, social, managerial) characteristics that may facilitate realization of those benefits. Information was gathered from I ,025 visitors to a dispersed recreation area in western Colorado. Cluster analysis used group into one four benefit "types" based on their desires for particular Chi square variance were compare activity participation preferences various physical, managerial among groups. Two seven activities, mountain biking viewing dinosaur fossils, differed significantly types suggesting variety lead multiple Significant differences (p::;; .05) found contact with other visitors, level facility development, management presence Further research is needed assess consistency these relationships over settings.