Identifying the Effects of Covid-19 on Visitor Place Attachment of State Parks in Arkansas

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2023

Department

Agriculture & Tourism

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, recreation sites around the country experienced a rise in visitation numbers as residents looked for alternatives to staying home. The researchers hypothesized that the social and cultural changes associated with the pandemic have increased the level of visitor place attachment towards these sites. This research works to identify the level of connection guests have towards Arkansas State Parks (ASP) during COVID-19. Results from this study have shown that attachment towards ASP has grown throughout the pandemic and has increased the likelihood that these visitors will return to the site in the future.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2023.2185906

First Page

380

Last Page

389

Publication Title

World Leisure Journal

Publisher

World Leisure Organization

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