Impact of the "Chalk" on perceived visual quality and the willingness to climb: a research on sports climbing

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ÇETİNKAYA G., GÜNGÖR A., ARAS D.

PEDAGOGY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS, vol.25, no.1, pp.15-23, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.15561/26649837.2021.0103
  • Journal Name: PEDAGOGY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.15-23
  • Keywords: sports climbing, visual impacts, chalk, willingness to climb, perceived visual quality, RECREATION, PREFERENCES, MANAGEMENT, WILDERNESS, STANDARDS, SETTINGS, ECOLOGY
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Rock climbing is a popular outdoor recreation and tourism activity practiced in natural areas. Rock climbing, like all of the other outdoor activities, has a variety of impacts on nature and visitors. Understanding these impacts is important for ensuring the sustainability of natural environments and activities practiced in these areas. The goal of this study was to analyze the impacts of chalk density on the rock surface, on the perceived visual quality and the willingness of participants to climb.