Conceptualization and Measurement of the Recreationist-Environment Fit

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ID10137660
AutoresSheng-Hshiung Tsaur (National Chiayi University), Sheng‐hshiung Tsaur (0000-0003-0670-9056, National Chiayi University), Ying‐Wen Liang (Jinwen University of Science and Technology, autor de correspondencia), Ying-Wen Liang (0000-0003-0442-4583, Jinwen University of Science and Technology), Wei‐Rong Lin (National Chiayi University), Wei-Rong Lin (National Chiayi University)
Año2012
Volumen44
Número1
Páginas110-130
Fecha de publicación2012-03-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Leisure Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0022-2216 • E-ISSN: 2159-6417
EditorialTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00222216.2012.11950257
OpenAlexW175975634
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas10
Referencias citadas36

This article extends the person-environment fit concept from institutional to recreational settings. Specifically, we conceptualized and developed the recreationist-environment (R-E) Fit Scale (REFS). Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed. Based on Attention Restoration Theory and Affordance Theory, the R-E fit is conceptualized as the compatibility between recreationists and recreation environments that is present when at least one entity provides what the other needs and/or recreationists and environment managers share similar values. The 19-item REFS was developed and validated to quantify the fit between recreationists and their environment. Six factors were identified: natural resources, interpersonal opportunities, environmental functions, facilities, activity knowledge/skills, and operation/management. The results show that both the six- factor model and the three-factor (i.e., needs-supplies fit, requirements-abilities fit, and supplementary fit) higher order model are acceptable models to measure R-E fit. Implications of these findings for application and areas for future research are also provided.KEYWORDS: Complementary fitsupplementary fitneeds-supplies fitrequirements-abilities fit

Affordance · Cognitive psychology · Conceptualization · Geography · Interpersonal communication · Person–environment fit · Recreation · Scale (ratio · Computer Science · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Ecology · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health