Nature-based recreation associated with connectedness to nature and leisure satisfaction among students in Brazil

ABSTRACT

There is growing evidence that nature-based recreation (NBR) during childhood promotes connectedness to nature, which in turn fuels NBR during adulthood. In addition to providing a number of health benefits, NBR participation may enhance leisure satisfaction, an important predictor of happiness and life satisfaction. In this exploratory study, we tested these hypothesised links using a path model with a cross-sectional sample of 224 Brazilian college students, where NBR participation during childhood increases connectedness to nature and NBR participation during adulthood, which in turn promotes leisure satisfaction. The model fit the data well χ² (2) = 1.924, χ²/df = 0.962 (N = 220, p = .38), CFI = 1.00, AGFI = .978, GFI = .996, and RMSEA = .00, with results showing an indirect positive link between NBR during childhood and leisure satisfaction, and a direct link between NBR during adulthood and leisure satisfaction. The indirect effect of connectedness to nature on leisure satisfaction was also significant: NBR during childhood fostered connectedness to nature, which motivated NBR during adulthood and higher levels of leisure satisfaction. Leisure practitioners can improve people’s leisure satisfaction by promoting engagement in NBR activities across life stages and emphasising connection to nature.     

The influence of recreation experiences on environmentally responsible behavior: the case of Liuqiu Island,Taiwan

Scientific understanding of the relationships between recreation experience and environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) of nature-based tourists is limited. To address this research gap, this study examines the relationship between recreation experiences (i.e. education, experiential engagement, esthetics, and escapism) and the general and site-specific ERB of tourists on Liuqiu Island in Taiwan. In total, 443 usable questionnaires were collected. The empirical results indicate that general ERB is positively and significantly affected by experiential engagement and the escapism of recreation experiences. The site-specific ERB of tourists is positively and significantly affected by the education, esthetics, and escapism of the recreation experience. We conclude that when people participate in the types of nature-based tourism described here, their recreation experiences can strengthen their sense of engagement in general and site-specific ERB, and contribute constructively to positive aspects of sustainable tourism. The management implications presented in this paper provide valuable insights for sustainable tourism. We suggest that recreation managers at nature-based tourism destinations collaborate to plan and implement recreational activities that are integrated with environmental education initiatives. This approach will encourage tourists to simultaneously engage in high-quality recreation experiences and ERB.     

Prioritization of Facilitation Strategies of Park and Recreation Agencies Through DEMATEL Analysis

Rural park and recreation agencies introduce facilitation strategies to mitigate rural park visitation leisure constraints. Using Taiwanese population as sample, this article used leisure constraints concept and Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method to help agencies to prioritize facilitation strategies. DEMATEL analysis showed that constraints overlap in the consumer's mind. Impact of constraints vs sum of rows r map informs agencies which constraints should be given the priority to mitigate. DEMATEL influence map shows how facilitation strategies that allay priority constraints impact other constraints. Although this method is applied for rural park visitation, it is context neutral and can be applied to other leisure activities.     

在建船舶抵押融资的信贷风险评价研究——基于AHP与模糊综合评判

随着金融行业改革步伐的加快,其主要成员银行业的竞争日趋激烈,此时船舶产业成为各银行寻求的商机之一,但由于船舶产业快速发展,接单量不断增加,传统的融资担保模式已无法满足需求,于是出现了一种新型模式——在建船舶抵押模式,但由于这一模式尚不成熟,银行面临很大的信贷风险。研究发现,基于AHP与模糊数学理论的模糊综合评判模型的运用可有效控制此种风险。     

苏北航务处船闸应急保障中心仓储管理解决方案

文章介绍的仓储方案主要采用条码/RFID电子标签技术,结合ERP可视化数据库软件,形成一套对入库、移库、盘点、出库进行全方位和全程的可视化跟踪的条形码/RFID仓库管理系统。     

金融危机下船舶融资问题探讨

2008年金融危机爆发后,融资难是航运业普遍遇到的问题,要想促进航运业的发展,就必须解决融资路径的问题。通过对传统的融资方式及三种航运基金模式进行梳理,对我国目前存在的船舶融资问题进行探讨。     

卸船机旧设备电控系统综合改造

卸船机是燃煤电厂的重要设备,其工作状态高度影响着整个输煤系统的运行稳定性和燃料管理的经济性,而卸船机的核心设备就是其电控系统。A公司两台卸船机已运行十多年,最近几年逐渐产生了运行稳定性下降、缺少技术支持以及维护费用高等一系列问题。为此,笔者以A公司为例,对此进行了深入的研究。     

“船木家具”产品发展方向可行性研究

船木制成家具,以"古船木家具"为理念,讲究"表皮沧桑、原汁原味、粗犷雄伟"的特点。由于造型过于独特、社会对其认知度较低,导致船木家具在整体的家具产业中所占有的比重较小,在业界被冠上"另类商品"的标签,成为了"小众商品"。     

An Exploratory Study of the Propensity for South Koreans to take Cruises: Investigating Koreans' Perceptions of Cruise Ship Travel

The purpose of the present study was to examine Koreans' perceptions of cruise ship travel to ascertain the potential for future development of that tourism segment. An understanding of Koreans' perceptions is essential for determining the potential of the Korean cruise market. Using survey data, the study investigated Koreans' knowledge level, willingness and desired travel patterns regarding cruise ship travel. Findings from the study can assist practitioners to enhance their comprehension of Koreans' perceptions and behaviors concerning cruise ship travel. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

渔船船东互保的现状与发展趋势

本文从发展船船东互保事业的必要性,现状等方面,阐述了渔船船东互保事业的发展趋势。