The influence of recreation experiences on environmentally responsible behavior: the case of Liuqiu Island,Taiwan |
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Authors: | Tsung Hung Lee Fen-Hauh Jan Guan Wei Huang |
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Institution: | 1. Graduate School of Leisure and Exercise Studies, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Douliou City, Taiwanthlee@yuntech.edu.tw;3. Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Transworld University, Douliou City, Taiwan;4. Graduate School of Leisure and Exercise Studies, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Douliou City, Taiwan |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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Keywords: | environmentally responsible behavior recreation experience Liuqiu Island Taiwan |
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