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An Ecological Dynamics Approach to Understanding Human-Environment Interactions in the Adventure Sport
Tuomas Immonen1, Eric Brymer2, Keith Davids3
1Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences; University of Jyväskylä, 40014 Jyväskylä, Finland.
Summary
Defining adventure sports remains a challenge. An ecological perspective offers a holistic framework for better understanding these activities in research and practice.
Area of Science:
- Sport Science
- Psychology
- Environmental Interaction
Background:
- Growing interest in adventure sports necessitates a clear definition.
- Current definitions lack consensus, hindering research and practical applications.
- A fundamental question persists: what constitutes an adventure sport?
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the lack of conceptual clarity in adventure sports research.
- To propose an ecological perspective for a more nuanced understanding.
- To enhance future research and practical implications in adventure sports.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing definitions of adventure sports.
- Proposal of an ecological perspective on human behavior and environmental interaction.
- Application of ecological dynamics as a transdisciplinary framework.
Main Results:
- Identified confusion and lack of conceptual clarity in current adventure sports discourse.
- Proposed an ecological framework to guide research and practice.
- Demonstrated the utility of this framework with examples from various adventure sports.
Conclusions:
- An ecological perspective provides a more detailed and precise understanding of adventure sports.
- This holistic framework can enhance theoretical explanations and practical interventions.
- Further research utilizing ecological dynamics is recommended for adventure sports.
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