Journal article
Exploring the motivations, experiences and meanings of camping in national parks
Leisure Sciences, Vol.37(3), pp.269-287
2015
Abstract
Camping in natural areas such as national parks is an important social activity and provides a way of reconnecting with nature to achieve personal, social, and health benefits. Experience and meanings are not well understood regarding camping in natural areas, and recent research is limited. The aim of this qualitative study was to examine the motivations, experiences, and higher-order meanings of camping in two national parks in Western Australia, with a particular focus on the last of these. Important associated motivations included the “push” factor of addressing feelings of disconnection from nature, others, and self; and the “pull” factor of experiencing nature. Re-creation, reconnection and reaffirmation were key higher-order meanings. A deeper understanding of the camping experience highlights the importance of the people-natural environment relationship and shows how camping can benefit individuals and society.
Details
- Title
- Exploring the motivations, experiences and meanings of camping in national parks
- Authors/Creators
- S. Hassell (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityS.A. Moore (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityJ. Macbeth (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Leisure Sciences, Vol.37(3), pp.269-287
- Publisher
- Taylor and Francis Ltd.
- Identifiers
- 991005544230407891
- Copyright
- © 2015 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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