Addressing Assumptions in Visitor use Management Research

The Researcher’s Perspective

Datos Bibliográficos

ID22007014
AutoresMichael M Brunson (0009-0001-5259-7625, Auburn University, autor de correspondencia), Danielle T Dagan (Clemson University), Ryan L Sharp (0000-0002-5926-2799, University of Tennessee at Knoxville), Matthew T J Brownlee (Clemson University)
Año2026
Volumen16
Número1
Fecha de publicación2026-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaSAGE Open (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440
EditorialSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/21582440261424130
OpenAlexW7129615978
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas46

Recognizing, addressing, and adjusting for underlying assumptions is important for visitor use research and management in parks and protected areas. To identify assumptions in visitor use management research and applications, a Delphi approach was used to understand if and how assumptions appear in the visitor use management domain. We engaged eight visitor use experts in the United States over three questionnaire-based iterations, resulting in a list of 28 assumptions in visitor use management and associated research. Top-ranked assumptions were further explored to begin a conversation around how these assumptions may impact the research and management of visitor use in parks and protected areas. Overall, this study contributes to a growing body of knowledge regarding best practices related to visitor use management across public lands and other natural areas within the United States

Best practice · Conversation · Delphi method · Visitor pattern · Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Urban Green Space and Health