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Weather and place-based human behavior: recreational preferences and sensitivity
1School of Environment, University of Auckland, PB 92019, Auckland, New Zealand, c.defreitas@auckland.ac.nz.
International Journal of Biometeorology
|April 9, 2014
Summary
Beachgoer behavior reliably indicates weather satisfaction. Attendance and visit duration reflect how well outdoor conditions meet user expectations for leisure activities.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Human Geography
- Leisure Studies
Background:
- Understanding the relationship between atmospheric conditions and human behavior is crucial for various fields.
- Previous research focused on sensory perception of weather, but on-site behavioral observations offer a complementary perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the links between biometeorological variables and beach recreationist behavior.
- To assess how user behavior reflects their rating of overall weather conditions.
- To verify the reliability of behavioral data as an indicator of atmospheric significance for leisure.
Main Methods:
- On-site observations of atmospheric variables and beach user behavior at King's Beach, Queensland, Australia.
- Data collected over 45 days across a 12-month period during daylight hours.
- Independent examination of behavioral indicators and sensory perception to verify reliability.
Main Results:
- Behavioral data provide reliable indications of the atmospheric environment's significance for leisure.
- Atmospheric conditions within the 'zone of acceptability' require minor behavioral adjustments.
- Optimal weather conditions necessitate no specific behavioral adjustments from beach users.
Conclusions:
- Beach user behavior is a meaningful indicator of atmospheric conditions for leisure.
- Attendance and visit duration can calibrate user satisfaction with weather within a tolerance zone.
- Findings contribute to understanding weather-human behavior relationships, aiding tourism management and planning.
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