Recreation and the Environment as Cultural Dimensions in Contemporary American Society

Abstract

This paper broadly explores changing outdoor recreation demands, environmental opinions and demographics in the United States. With this country's population predicted to more than double by the end of this century, it is imperative that we understand these trends and their implications for better managing our natural envimnment and providing opportunities for outdoor recreation in that environment. Using notional survey dota, we have described differences in recreation behavior (participation) and environmental attitudes nationwide across six socio-demographic factors-race, country of birth, rural-urban residence, region of the country, age and income. Results indicate that demographic differences, recreation activity choices and people`s environmental positions ore linked.

Citation

Cordell, H. Ken; Betz, Carter J.; Green, Gary T. 2002. Recreation and the Environment as Cultural Dimensions in Contemporary American Society. Leisure Sciences, 24:13-41,2002