Participants' Perceptions of Recreational Conflicts: Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing in Wisconsin

The purpose of this study is to examine the participation patterns and attitudes of Wisconsin snowmobilers and cross-country skiers concerning participation in their chosen activity during the winter of 1988-89. These respective recreational groups significantly differ in both their demographic and attitudinal backgrounds. The research hypothesis is: 1) the demographic and attitudinal differences which existed between snowmobilers and cross-country skiers, during the 1970s and early 1980s, have remained relatively unchanged through 1988-89 and 2) the differences which exist between the two recreational groups make these activities incompatible to be in proximity of each other. The results of this study showed a statistically significant difference, on 86% of the attitudinally related topics, between the cross-country skiers and snowmobilers, as well as notable demographic differences. The outcome of the 1988-89 Winter Recreation Survey supports the research hypothesis.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Geospatial Sciences

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Geography, Geology, and Planning

Year

1992

Author dc:creator

• Richardson, Stephen P.

Contributors dc:contributor

• William Cheek

• Earth Sciences

Statement dc:rights

• © Stephen P Richardson

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/789

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-1790