The Contributions of Parks Commitment and Motivations to Well-Being

摘要: This research examined the degree to which commitment parks and parks-focused motivations are linked well-being, broadly defined. We draw on psychological theory that suggests experiences expand our sense of meaning identity enhance well-being act as stress buffers. Similarly, pursuit social spiritual have been important resources for reduction. To test this, association commitment, including informational complexity (i.e., participants’ parks-related knowledge), position involvement participant is parks) (e.g., psychosocial, spiritual, economic) with life satisfaction self-rated mental health) was among a group 634 visitors two in Alberta, Canada. Further, we potential role buffers.  Multivariate analyses showed more park valued level knowledge one has about parks), greater their health. identity) associated higher levels satisfaction. In terms motivations, spiritual/ecological were psychosocial also better buffers, seemed provide some relief from impact diminished health, helped lessen lower Thus, people invested parks, reflection identity, appear implications well-being.  These findings discussed contribution visitors’ relationship well marketing management.  For example, results suggest educational programming may benefits derived visits by increasing visitor’s identification parks. particular, education childhood fosters life-long protected areas. those who seek visitation public support want highlight importance visiting buffering benefits.