Perceived Constraints towards Recreational Skiing Participation

Authors

  • Charilaos Kouthouris University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Konstantinos Alexandris Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Chrisi Yovani University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Evangelia Hatziyanni Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2005.1070

Keywords:

perceived constraints, recreational ski, demographic characteristics of Greek tourist skiers

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate: a) constraints on recreational skiing participation, as perceived
by a sample of Greek skiers, b) possible differences in the perceptions of constraints among different demographic groups. Four hundred and fifty eight (N=458) recreational skiers (62% males and 38% females) participated in the study. A modified version of the questioner developed by Alexandris & Carroll (1997a) was
used. The results revealed six constraint dimensions: lack of interest, individual / psychological, facilities /
services, lack of partners, financial / accessibility, lack of time. Furthermore, the results revealed statistical
significant differences between a) single and married individuals in the financial / accessibility dimension
and b) males and females in the individual / psychological constraints (p<.05). The results of the study support that every different group of skiers must be confronted by different communication ways from ski resorts managers and according to theirs particular demographic characteristics.

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Published

2005-04-18

How to Cite

Kouthouris Χ., Alexandris Κ., Yovani Χ., & Hatziyanni Ε. (2005). Perceived Constraints towards Recreational Skiing Participation. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 3(1), 55–63. https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2005.1070

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