The Stage-Based Development of Physically Active Leisure: A Recreational Golf Context

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Article

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Management

Publication Date

2011

Abstract

The current study tested the validity of the Psychological Continuum Model and its usefulness in understanding the progressive nature of participation in recreational golf. Attitudinal and behavioral characteristics that underpin each of the framework's four different stages of increased participation were examined. Surveys were collected from recreational golfers and non-golfers (N=1224) in southern Queensland Australia. A three-step staging procedure classified respondents into one of four stages: Awareness, Attraction, Attachment and Allegiance. MANOVA comparisons supported the distinct nature of progressive stages of participation and revealed consistent, positive links between each level's attitudinal and behavioral indicators. Evidence supports the framework's ability to distinguish distinct stages of physically active leisure and practical insights are offered on how recreation professionals can promote and maintain activity levels in adults.

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This article was originally published in Journal of Leisure Research. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.

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Journal of Leisure Research

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Copyright 2011 National Recreation and Park Association

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