Latent Demand and Time Contextual Constraints to Outdoor Recreation in Sweden

摘要: This study analyzes the latent demand to outdoor recreation participation and identifies what factors are constraining people from realizing this demand. In Sweden, in outdoors is seen as a public right articulated policy much of centre around forested landscapes—over 60 percent land area classified forest. Using data nationwide survey 43 activities, takes time-contextual approach reveal variations constraints across weekdays, weekends holidays. Results show that almost half population has increase their recreation. Three categories time contextual identified several studied activities socio-economic factors. Practical implications for promotion by agencies, managers tourism businesses discussed based on findings.