Journal article
The concept of risk in nature-based tourism and recreation – A systematic literature review
Current Issues in Tourism, Vol.21(15), pp.1784-1809
2016
Abstract
Risk is a complex concept, with its conceptualizations depending on epistemological perspectives and methodological approaches of the various research disciplines it is embedded within. It was the aim of this literature review to provide a scientific basis to understand how current academic research has approached the phenomenon of risk in the context of nature-based tourism and recreation. Using a systematic quantitative literature review method, we assessed how risk was conceptualized in a selection of 59 original research papers that have been published in English language peer-reviewed academic journals from 2000 to 2015. We identified fundamental differences in the perspectives taken by researchers discussing risk. Whilst 37 papers (63%) viewed risk as a potential negative consequence of participating in recreational outdoor activities, 22 studies (37%) investigated risk as a meaningful component of the outdoor experience dimension. The presented review led to the identification of specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of negative outcomes as well as potential benefits from participation, and also offers an overview of underlying psychological processes involved in the participation in ‘risky’ nature-based activities. Further research implications are discussed.
Details
- Title
- The concept of risk in nature-based tourism and recreation – A systematic literature review
- Authors/Creators
- A.M. Gstaettner (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityD. Lee (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityK. Rodger (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Current Issues in Tourism, Vol.21(15), pp.1784-1809
- Publisher
- Routledge as part of the Taylor and Francis Group
- Identifiers
- 991005543581207891
- Copyright
- 2016 Informa UK Limited
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Arts
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 6 Social Sciences
- 6.223 Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
- 6.223.247 Tourism Impacts
- Web Of Science research areas
- Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
- ESI research areas
- Social Sciences, general