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标题：Identifying Characteristics of Oklahoma State Park Visitors to Construct a Better Understanding of an Individual’s Place Bonding to Natural Resources
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作者：Michael J. Bradley ; Hungling ; I-Chun 等
期刊名称：Journal of the Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
出版年度：2013
卷号：51
期号：1
页码：23-29
语种：English
出版社：Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
摘要：Place attachment theory allows researchers to investigate and improve the understanding of why individuals prefer various types of natural areas, while specifically examining the functional and psychological bonds between people and place. Using hierarchical regression, researchers were able to explain which variables may better determine place attachment bond types and strengths of those bonds for Oklahoma state park visitors. The scientific surveys included instruments to elicit information pertaining to place attachment and common demographic variables and used four state parks as regional representation for the state of Oklahoma. Understanding individual’s demographic variable differences may aid in enhancing management practices, managing various natural resources for specific or designated uses, and mediating significant differences between management and visitor.