Sense of place in natural resource recreation and tourism : an evaluation and assessment of research findings / Jennifer Farnum, Troy Hall, and Linda E. Kruger.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Farnum, Jennifer

Contributor:

Hall, Troy Elizabeth

Kruger, Linda Everett

Pacific Northwest Research Station (Portland, Or.)

Series:

General technical report PNW ; 660.

General technical report PNW ; 660

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Recreation--Research--United States.

Recreation.

Recreation--Research.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (66 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Portland, OR] : USDA, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, [2005]

Summary:

"Understanding sense of place and related concepts often presents challenges for both managers and researchers. Inconsistent application of terms, questions regarding their origin, and a lack of awareness of research findings contribute to the ambiguity of these concepts. This integrative review of research provides relevant, current information on the role of sense of place in natural-resourcebased recreation and tourism. Special focus is given to the foundations of place attachment, how place attachment may differ among user types, and the relation of place attachment to other psychological phenomena such as attitudes. The role of theory in place attachment also is addressed, and gaps in theoretical and empirical work are identified. This review provides specific recommendations for managers and others wanting to better understand the dynamics of sense of place."

Contents:

What is sense of place?

Origins of sense of place

Does sense of place have a biological, evolutionary foundation?

Individual/experiental components of sense of place

Sociocultural components of sense of place

Can people be attached to areas they have never visited?

How does sense of place differ among user types?

Local versus non-local attachment to public lands

How does sense of place relate to environmental concern and views on resource management?

Attitudes toward user fees

Perceptions of and reactions to impacts on environmental conditions

How does sense of place affect visitation?

What is the role of sense of place in achieving optimal land management?

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on Apr 27, 2006).

"PNW-GTR-660."

"November 2005."

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010.

Other Format:

Farnum, Jennifer. Sense of place in natural resource recreation and tourism

OCLC:

67781680

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