Research@Lincoln
    • Login
     
    View Item 
    •   Research@Lincoln Home
    • Theses and Dissertations
    • Theses and Dissertations with Restricted Access
    • View Item
    •   Research@Lincoln Home
    • Theses and Dissertations
    • Theses and Dissertations with Restricted Access
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Tramping and specialisation theory: trampers and guided walkers in the Greenstone Valley : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in the University of Canterbury, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Lincoln College

    Barker, Rachel M.
    Abstract
    The aim of this study is to gather comprehensive information on trampers and guided walkers, in order to understand the changing nature and diversity of their recreation needs. Specialisation theory is used to gather this information, and to focus on recreation behaviour. The basis of this theory is that recreationists may be categorised on the level of experience and commitment to their recreation activity from novice, generalist to specialist. My study uses specialisation theory to examine the characteristics and experiences of trampers and guided walkers in the Greenstone Valley (in the Queenstown/ Fiordland area). Information was collected by structured interviews with 320 trampers and guided walkers and in-depth interviews with 45 experienced trampers. Three important dimensions of specialisation are identified in analysis; source of information, commitment and experience. A comparison of specialisation is made of anglers and trampers, and major differences are highlighted between these user groups. While specialisation has relatively simple application for anglers, the theory is more complicated with trampers. Specialisation theory would benefit from a more precise overall definition. However, specialisation theory makes a useful contribution to the understanding of backcountry users. It complements other outdoor recreation planning systems. Specialisation theory identifies specific recreation needs which may aid management of future backcountry users.... [Show full abstract]
    Keywords
    specialisation; tramping; guided walkers; recreation experience; commitment; Greenstone Valley; surveys; trekking; recreation management
    Date
    1989
    Type
    Thesis
    Access Rights
    Digital thesis can be viewed by current staff and students of Lincoln University only. If you are the author of this item, please contact us if you wish to discuss making the full text publicly available.
    Collections
    • Department of Tourism, Sport and Society [663]
    • Theses and Dissertations with Restricted Access [2362]
    View/Open
    Staff/student login to read
    Share this

    on Twitter on Facebook on LinkedIn on Reddit on Tumblr by Email

    Metadata
     Expand record
    This service is maintained by Learning, Teaching and Library
    • Archive Policy
    • Copyright and Reuse
    • Deposit Guidelines and FAQ
    • Contact Us
     

     

    Browse

    All of Research@LincolnCommunities & CollectionsTitlesAuthorsKeywordsBy Issue DateThis CollectionTitlesAuthorsKeywordsBy Issue Date

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics
    This service is maintained by Learning, Teaching and Library
    • Archive Policy
    • Copyright and Reuse
    • Deposit Guidelines and FAQ
    • Contact Us