Exploring the Crowding–Satisfaction Relationship in Recreational Boating |
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Authors: | Yung-Ping Tseng Gerard T Kyle C Scott Shafer Alan R Graefe Timothy A Bradle Michael A Schuett |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University, 2261 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2261, USA;(2) Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State University, 701H Ford Building, University Park, PA 16802-1307, USA;(3) Lower Colorado River Authority, P.O. Box 220, Austin, TX 78767-0220, USA |
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Abstract: | Along with the growing boating population and the number of boats in use on limited inland waterways, boater expectations
of setting density, safety perceptions, and the associated impacts on their experience (e.g., satisfaction) are becoming increasingly
important. The primary purpose of this article was to explore a recreational boating crowding–satisfaction model derived from
previous work using safety and enjoyment as mediating variables. We also tested our crowding–satisfaction model among day
and overnight users. Our analysis revealed no significant difference between day and overnight users for any of the relationships
tested in our model. Our final model indicated as respondents’ expectations for seeing people increased along with their feelings
of being crowded, they were more inclined to consider the conditions on the lake as being unsafe. They were also more inclined
to indicate that the number of people they had seen on the lake detracted from their boating experience. Respondents’ satisfaction
was tied to their perceptions of crowding. Mediating variables illustrated that the relationship was conditioned by perceptions
of safety and enjoyment. Analysis of the indirect effect observed in our study illustrate that when the number of people seen
on the lake exceed respondents’ expectations, their perceptions of safety and enjoyment both decline, resulting in lower satisfaction.
These findings have implications for managing recreational boating use on inland lake systems. Given the role played by expectations
in our model, efforts to communicate with boaters about conditions on these waterways is important for helping them plan their
boating experience and avoid situations they consider unsafe or unsatisfactory. |
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Keywords: | Crowding Satisfaction Recreational boating Safety Enjoyment |
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