Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science (한국산림과학회지)

Korean Society of Forest Science (한국산림과학회)
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The Relationship Between Visitors' Environmental Attitudes and Their Recreational Motivations: A Case Study in a Korean National Park

  • Shin, Won Sop (Department of Forest Science, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kwon, Heon Gyo (National Park Research Institute, Korea National Park Service) ;
  • Han, Hang Yeol (Department of Forestry, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2009.01.07
  • Accepted : 2009.02.18
  • Published : 2009.04.30
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Abstract

This study examines the relationships between visitors' environmental attitudes as measured by the new environmental paradigm (NEP) and their recreational motivations based on data collected from a national park in South Korea. The data analysis indicated that visitors' environmental attitudes and motivation were multi-dimensional structures. The NEP composed of three factors named 'Humans over Nature', 'Balance of Nature', and Limit to Growth'. Visitors' motivation also composed of four factors representing 'Achievement and Stimulation', 'Escape and Enjoying Nature', 'Social and Leadership', and 'Family'. However, there were significant correlations among the factors, suggesting they were independent each other. There were also significant differences in visitors' motivation due to their level of environmental attitudes.

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Supported by : Chungbuk National University

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