Examining Progression in Mountain Bike Specialization: A Nationwide Study
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| Title: | Examining Progression in Mountain Bike Specialization: A Nationwide Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chad D. Pierskalla, Danny Twilley, Doug Arbogast, Damon Casseday, Daniel Eades, Vaike Haas, David Smaldone, Andy Williamson, Jinyang Deng, Melissa S. Weddell |
| Source: | Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership. 2024 16(3):35-63. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 29 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Recreation, Recreational Activities, Specialization, Physical Activities, Outdoor Education, Rural Economics, Life Style, Investment, Equipment, Athletics |
| ISSN: | 1948-5123 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to use the recreation specialization construct to examine the diversity of mountain bike riders in the US to meet their needs better, and to help strengthen the sport and the outdoor economy. At one end of the specialization continuum are Completely High Specialists, and at the other end are Completely Low Specialists. As recreationists gain skill and experience, make an activity central to their lifestyle, and invest more in equipment, they can progress in specialization. Little if any research used the construct to study the larger noncompetitive and competitive mountain biker population. The authors analyzed a nationwide mountain bike data set collected in 2018 using snowball sampling. There were 13,623 mountain bikers across the US who provided usable online surveys. Specific recommendations are provided to help mountain bikers progress in specialization. Theoretical and methodological implications are also presented. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Access URL: | https://js.sagamorepub.com/index.php/jorel/article/view/12174 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1436560 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to use the recreation specialization construct to examine the diversity of mountain bike riders in the US to meet their needs better, and to help strengthen the sport and the outdoor economy. At one end of the specialization continuum are Completely High Specialists, and at the other end are Completely Low Specialists. As recreationists gain skill and experience, make an activity central to their lifestyle, and invest more in equipment, they can progress in specialization. Little if any research used the construct to study the larger noncompetitive and competitive mountain biker population. The authors analyzed a nationwide mountain bike data set collected in 2018 using snowball sampling. There were 13,623 mountain bikers across the US who provided usable online surveys. Specific recommendations are provided to help mountain bikers progress in specialization. Theoretical and methodological implications are also presented. |
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| ISSN: | 1948-5123 |
