Recent Findings in Risk Management Described by Researchers from Indiana University (Stability of motivations and risk attractiveness: The adventure…

Recent Findings in Risk Management Described by Researchers from Indiana University (Stability of motivations and risk attractiveness: The adventure recreation experience)

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News -- Investigators publish new report on Risk Management. According to news originating from Bloomington, Indiana, by VerticalNews correspondents, research stated, "Since 2009, participation rates for adventure recreation that involve elements of risk have increased over 25 per cent. Using the independent variables of gender, skill level and activity type, this study investigated the effect on reported motivations in a variety of adventure recreation activities over the period of 2000 2008."

Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Indiana University, "In addition, this study examined the stability of these motivations over a 6-year time period. With a sample size of 801, participants engaged in four different adventure activities (rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking and canoeing). Exploratory factor analysis generated four factors: Social, Escape, Sensation-Seeking and Self-Image. Furthermore, using ANOVA and confirmatory factor analysis procedures, differences in motives for participation were reported between males and females and different adventure activities. Over the time period of this study, the Social and Escape factors increased in importance, while the factor Self-Image decreased and Sensation-Seeking remained constant."

According to the news editors, the research concluded: "The findings challenge the previously held assumption that motives for participation are similar across specific activities, gender and experience level."

For more information on this research see: Stability of motivations and risk attractiveness: The adventure recreation experience. Risk Management-Journal of Risk Crisis and Disaster, 2015;17(4):276-297. Risk Management-Journal of Risk Crisis and Disaster can be contacted at: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd, Brunel Rd Bldg, Houndmills, Basingstoke RG21 6XS, Hants, England.

The news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained from K. Gilbertson, Indiana University, Dept. of Recreat & Pk Adm, Patricia & Joel Meier Outdoor Leadership Chair, Bloomington, IN 47405, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Indiana, Bloomington, United States, Risk Management, North and Central America

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