Development and Validation of a Specialization Index and Testing of Specialization Theory

摘要: Recreation specialization can be viewed as a continuum of behavior from the general to particular. Along this continuum, participants located into meaningful subgroups based on specific criteria. Previous studies have defined, measured, and segmented groups in variety ways. The research reported here builds Ditton, Loomis, Choi reconceptualization recreation specialization. A index was developed segment anglers four their orientation, experiences, relationships, commitment. Internal validation analysis supported use tool for angler segmentation. Subsequent hypotheses tested differences among frequency participation, importance activity nonactivity-specific elements, support management regulations, side-bets. Results provide strong conceptual framework by Ditton et al. These findings indicate multidimensional...