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An Estimation of Tourist Satisfaction and Social Psychological Carrying Capacity in Relation to the Perceived Crowding in a Nature Recreation Facility

  • Journal of Tourism Sciences
  • Abbr : JTS
  • 2009, 33(6), pp.93-110
  • Publisher : The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea
  • Research Area : Social Science > Tourism

박지나 1 Lee Seungkon 1 Hoosuk Lee 2

1경희대학교
2한세대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study estimates tourists socio-psychological carrying capacity and the relationship between perceived crowding and level of satisfaction in a nature recreation facility. Data were collected at the "The Garden of Morning Calm" and a total of 308 samples were conveniently selected at the arboretum. Results estimated that 8.75㎡/person is the point that satisfies both socio-psychological carrying capacity and maximum capacity. Even though crowdedness made a statistically significant impact on the level of satisfaction, the R-square was too low: 1.7%. This is consistent with previous studies where R-square results were too low or statistically insignificant. Findings from this study suggest that the relationship between level of crowdedness and satisfaction could be greatly influenced by individuals' psychological factors.

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