Examining the nature involvement and green consumption values of nature photography tourists

çakici A. C., Karacaoğlu S., YOLAL M.

Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites, vol.20, no.2, pp.177-190, 2017 (Scopus) identifier

  • 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.