Risky recreation: an exploration of factors influencing the likelihood of participation and the effects of experience

Authors: Creyer E.¹; Ross W.²; Evers D.¹

Source: Leisure Studies, Volume 22, Number 3, July 2003 , pp. 239-253(15)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

The purpose of this research was to systematically examine factors that may influence participation in risky recreational activities. Because more people participate in risky leisure activities, it is important to acquire a more in-depth understanding of the factors influencing their behaviours. We examine these issues in the context of a survey concerned with participation in the sport of mountain biking. Results revealed that experience influenced risk perceptions, expected affective outcomes, and the attractiveness or appeal of the activity. In addition, expected affective outcomes moderated the influence of experience on appeal. The likelihood of participation in a high-risk consumption activity was determined by affective outcome expectancies, appeal of the activity, risk perceptions, and prior experience. The results also indicated that the activity's appeal moderated the influence of perceived risk on the individual's likelihood of participation.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/026143603200068000

Affiliations: 1: Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, AR, USA 2: Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA

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