Perceived Constraints towards Recreational Skiing Participation

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.