Nature-Based Recreation and Spirituality: A Complex Relationship
- 17 December 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Leisure Sciences
- Vol. 32 (1), 72-89
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400903430897
Abstract
This article examines empirical studies and theoretical models that explain the complex relationship between nature-based recreation and spirituality. Antecedent conditions include personal history, current circumstances, attitude, motivation, socio-demographic characteristics, and spiritual tradition. Setting components include being in nature, being away to a different environment, and place processes. Recreation components include activity, free time, solitude, group experiences, and facilitation. The article further explains how these conditions and components may lead to outcomes of spiritual experiences, spiritual well-being, and leisure-spiritual coping. Previous models have not taken into account the complexity of the nature-based recreation and spirituality relationship. Recommendations are made for future research and model development.Keywords
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