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Rural Metropolitan Areas as Sites for Recreational Activity of Their Inhabitants an Example of Poznan Agglomeration

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents motives, types and forms of recreational activity of inhabitants of rural areas, especially location, time and average frequency of undertaking certain types and forms of recreational activity, using particular types of sports and recreational facilities and infrastructure, inhabitants opinions on factors influencing their selection of particular sports and recreation facilities, on recreational offer available in their home location, and satisfaction from the recreational offer in their home location. Research material was collected using diagnostic survey method. The survey included 1584 of inhabitants of the Poznań Metropolis Association area, including 377 inhabitants of rural areas. Obtained results enabled characterisation of recreational function and actions that could improve development of the recreation and business sector and quality of life in rural areas.

Source: European Journal of Service Management

DOI: 10.18276/ejsm.2017.23-03

Authors: Agata Basińska-Zych, Bernadeta Hołderna-Mielcarek, Alicja Kaiser

Institution: WSB Merito University in Poznan

Language: English

Topic: Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management

Subfield: Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2793017030