Examining the nature involvement and green consumption values of nature photography tourists
Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites, vol.20, no.2, pp.177-190, 2017 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 20 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2017
- Journal Name: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.177-190
- Keywords: Alternative tourism, Involvement, green consumption values, Nature, Photography
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This study examines the nature involvement and green consumption values of nature photography tourists. A questionnaire, developed and based on the literature, was used to collect data from the members of nature photography associations located in Adana and Mersin, Turkey. A total of 277 usable responses were obtained. Results suggested that attractiveness, identity expression and social bonding were the main involvement reasons for nature photographers. Results also suggested that there was a strong correlation between nature photography tourists? nature involvement and their green consumption values. Conclusions and implications were drawn based on the findings.