A bivalent scale for measuring crowding among deer hunters
Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal
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Abstract
One factor that may influence satisfaction in outdoor recreation is crowding, which historically has been defined as a negative evaluation of the density of other participants. While this definition is suitable for most scenarios, there are circumstances where encounters with others in the area are evaluated positively and thus contribute to the satisfaction of the participant. To adequately describe this phenomenon we suggest a more inclusive measurement of crowding that allows for both positive and negative evaluations of participant density to more accurately explore the relationship between crowding and satisfaction. We identified a sub-group of deer hunters who negatively evaluated the low density of other hunters, which reduced their satisfaction with their overall hunting experience. The methodology for measuring crowding in recreation research may have an important effect in identifying the relationship crowding has with other relevant variables as well as management implications.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A bivalent scale for measuring crowding among deer hunters |
| Series title | Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal |
| DOI | 10.1080/10871209.2013.811619 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Leetown |
| Description | 8 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal |
| First page | 96 |
| Last page | 103 |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Other Geospatial | Black Hills |
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