Participants' Perceptions of Recreational Conflicts: Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing in Wisconsin
Date of Graduation
Spring 1992
Degree
Master of Science in Geospatial Sciences
Department
Geography, Geology, and Planning
Committee Chair
William Cheek
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the participation patterns and attitudes of Wisconsin snowmobilers and cross-country skiers concerning participation in their chosen activity during the winter of 1988-89. These respective recreational groups significantly differ in both their demographic and attitudinal backgrounds. The research hypothesis is: 1) the demographic and attitudinal differences which existed between snowmobilers and cross-country skiers, during the 1970s and early 1980s, have remained relatively unchanged through 1988-89 and 2) the differences which exist between the two recreational groups make these activities incompatible to be in proximity of each other. The results of this study showed a statistically significant difference, on 86% of the attitudinally related topics, between the cross-country skiers and snowmobilers, as well as notable demographic differences. The outcome of the 1988-89 Winter Recreation Survey supports the research hypothesis.
Subject Categories
Earth Sciences
Copyright
© Stephen P Richardson
Recommended Citation
Richardson, Stephen P., "Participants' Perceptions of Recreational Conflicts: Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing in Wisconsin" (1992). MSU Graduate Theses. 789.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/789
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