Values

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Values Motivations of Outdoor Recreation
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Concepts to be covered

• Behaviors
• Motivations
• Values
• Goals

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Behavior

• Definition A specific action carried out by an
  individual.
• Recreational activities are behaviors.

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Motivation

• Definition A factor that impels an individual to
  behave in a certain way.
• Intrinsic (psychological)
• Extrinsic (sociological)

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Motivation

• Definition A factor that impels an individual to
  behave in a certain way.
• Intrinsic (psychological)
• Extrinsic (sociological)

What motivates you to participate in your
favorite recreational activity?
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Types of extrinsic motivations

• Traditions
• Support of others
• Force
• Opportunity (vs. Constraints)
• Norms and societal expectations

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Norms

• Definition A socially accepted behavior.
• Compliance results in positive response by
  society.
• Noncompliance results in a negative response by
  society.

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Types of intrinsic motivations

• Perceived abilities
• Commitment
• Beliefs concerning outcome
• Personal satisfaction
• Health well-being
• Values

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Value

• Definition An object or concept that is
  important to an individual.

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Value

• Definition An object or concept that is
  important to an individual.

What do you value about your favorite
recreational activity?
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Values associated with recreation

• 1. Cultural
• 2. Psychological
• Challenge and adventure
• Solitude
• Spiritual
• 3. Sociological (Social)
• 4. Physiological
• 5. Educational
• 6. Intrinsic (activity-related)
• 7. Resource-related
• 8. Economic

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Goal

• Definition The end result an individual seeks by
  participating in an activity.

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Goal

• Definition The end result an individual seeks by
  participating in an activity.

What are your goals for participating in your
favorite recreational activity?
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Goals for recreation participation

• Affiliative
• Achievement
• Appreciative

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How do these concepts interact?

• Goals
• Behaviors
• Motivations
• Intent

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Basic behavior model
Situational factors
Motivations
Behaviors
Intent
Goals
Feedback on goals
Drop-out
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Any questions?