Browsing by Author "Crompton, John L."
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An alternative to disengagement theory : its value in explaining the Texas winter visitor phenomenon Thomason, Pamuel Sue (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1980)This exploratory study had the following objectives (1) to assess the utility of Hochschild's alternative (neo) theory for explaining the aging process among a sub-population of aging adults specifically, winter visitors ...
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Hung, Kam (Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)The purpose of this study was to identify benefits and constraints associated with the use of urban parks by a sample of elderly in Hong Kong. Before studying these topics, self-perception of aging of the elderly in Hong ...
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Lee, So Yon (Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)A clear understanding of the relationship among three performance indicators (perceived service quality, perceived service value, and satisfaction) would inform tourism businesses and organizations which of these evaluation ...
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Uysal, Muzaffe (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)The study developed a model which explained the impact of selected variables on international tourism flows to Turkey. This study differed from earlier investigations in that it focused directly upon international tourism ...
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Crompton, John L.; Duray, Nick (Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1984)
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The effect of constraints in the use of public recreation facilities in two major metropolitan areas Blake, James Gordo (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1984)The purpose of this research was to identify constraints which affect the use of public park and recreation facilities by urban residents; to examine the relationships which exist among constraints, recreation participation, ...
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Vander Stoep, Gail Ann (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)Deterioration of cultural resources has become an issue of increasing concern to the National Park Service over the past several years. Damage to the monuments, statues and cannon at Shiloh National Military Park in ...
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Tomas, Stacy Renee (2009-05-15)In tourism, the product is the experience. The destination sets the stage, which facilitates the experience. First impressions, based largely on visual cues in the environment, help to determine the level of quality tourists ...
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Wicks, Bruce Erik (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)This study examined perceptions of the equitable (fair) allocation of publicly provided resources for recreation and parks in Austin, Texas. Four basic equity models were examined; equality, demand, need and market equity. ...
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Botterill, Timothy David (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1987)The objectives set for the study were (a) to contribute to the understanding of contemporary mass tourism from the perspective of the individual tourist, and (b) to provide insights into the influence of the technology of ...
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An experimental examination of sector bias in the context of selected organized recreation services Havitz, Mark Edward (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1987)The objectives of this study were (a) to explore the concept that consumers of organized recreation services have well formed attitudes (sector biases) regarding public sector agencies and commercial businesses; (b) to ...
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Walker, Jamie Rae (2009-05-15)Understanding what variables influence park use would assist park providers and policy makers in acquiring, designing, managing, and funding initiatives which encourage or support park use. Previous studies indicate ...
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Lue, Chi-Chuan (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1992)Destination demand models that have appeared in the outdoor recreation and tourism literature have in large part been predicated on the assumption that when travelers leave home, they go to a single destination. This ...
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McCarville, Ronald Edgar (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1989)This study considered ways in which price expectations (reference prices) might be influenced through managerial intervention so that expected prices could be made consistent with actual costs associated with service ...
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Crompton, John L.; Beardsley, Dennis D.; Ditton, Robert B. (Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, 1976)
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Kaczynski, Andrew Thomas (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)The goal of this study was to develop an instrument to assist public park and recreation agencies in successfully repositioning their offerings in order to garner increased allocations of tax dollars. To achieve this, ...
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Crompton, John L. (Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, 1983)
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Um, Seoho (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1987)The purpose of this study was to identify perceived inhibitors and perceived facilitators in the pleasure travel destination choice process. A two stage travel destination choice model was developed based on the concept ...
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Crompton, John L. (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1977)A model of the tourist's destination selection decision process was developed and evaluated. Data were collected through in-depth personal interviews using a non-scheduled instrument and five semantic differential scale ...
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Hollinshead, Keith (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1993)This investigation is set during what some regard an unheroic age -- an era of historical amnesia in the West, where compatriots are increasingly manufactured through the presentation of preferred narratives about the past. ...