Relationships Between Recreational Demands and Socio-Demographic Characteristics: The Case of Bilecik City

Abstract

Recreational activities are part of the leisure industry. Today, the demand for recreational activities are growing, especially in cities. For this reason, put emphasis on the creation of recreational areas at cities and the surrounding areas of the cities is increasing. The relationship between recreation participants' socio-demographic status and demand can be important at determining the investments will be made. Therefore, in this study, it is aimed to determine the recreational demands of the local people and to explain the differences between their socio-demographic characteristics. The research population is the local people living at the Bilecik city. Quantitative research methods have been used in the research. Questionnaire technique has been applied to collect primary data. The data has been collected by easy sampling method and face to face interviews. In the study, factor analysis, t-test and ANOVA test has been used. According to the results of the factor analysis the local people have outdoor, urban, sportive and indoor recreational demands. According to ANOVA and t test results; significant differences have been found between income level, education level and occupational groups, gender and marital status variables and recreational demand factors.