Thru-hikers’ smartphone use on the Pacific Crest Trail

IF 2.1 Q2 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Annals of Leisure Research Pub Date : 2021-10-21 DOI:10.1080/11745398.2021.1993286

Andrew Lepp, Jeff Rose, Kensey Amerson, D. Dustin

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) runs from Mexico to Canada across the western United States. Attempting to complete the entire trail (i.e. thru-hiking) is increasingly popular. We surveyed 560 PCT thru-hikers and found that 97% carried smartphones. This study examined backcountry smartphone use along the PCT. We assessed thru-hikers’ daily smartphone use, different smartphone use behaviours, and days on the trail. Factor analysis categorized the smartphone use behaviours into logical groups: communication, navigation, feeling safe, boredom alleviation, and photography. Regression analysis found that days on the trail, navigation, and boredom alleviation were significant, positive predictors of thru-hikers’ daily smartphone use. Additionally, females were significantly more likely than males to report using smartphones to feel safe. Smartphones are fully integrated into daily life, so outdoor recreation managers should understand how to employ the technology to enhance rather than hinder the quality of outdoor recreation experiences. Implications and future research are discussed.

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穿越者在太平洋屋脊步道上的智能手机使用情况

太平洋屋脊步道(PCT)从墨西哥到加拿大，穿越美国西部。尝试走完整条路线(即穿越)越来越受欢迎。我们调查了560名穿越PCT的旅行者，发现97%的人携带智能手机。这项研究调查了PCT沿线偏远地区的智能手机使用情况。我们评估了徒步旅行者的日常智能手机使用情况、不同的智能手机使用行为以及在徒步途中的天数。因子分析将智能手机的使用行为分为以下逻辑组:通信、导航、感觉安全、缓解无聊和摄影。回归分析发现，在路上的天数、导航和无聊缓解是显著的，是徒步旅行者每天使用智能手机的积极预测因素。此外，女性比男性更有可能使用智能手机来获得安全感。智能手机已经完全融入了日常生活，所以户外娱乐管理者应该了解如何利用这项技术来提高而不是阻碍户外娱乐体验的质量。讨论了研究的意义和未来的研究方向。

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Annals of Leisure Research HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

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5.30

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10.50%

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