On the relationship between quality, users’ perception and economic valuation in NW Mediterranean beaches

Ariza, Eduard; Ballester, Ramón; Rigall-I-Torrent, Ricard; Saló, Albert; Bosch, Elisabet Roca; Villares, Míriam; Jiménez, José A.; Sardá, Rafael

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.04.002

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“…Reference for questions were obtained from previous publications (Ariza et al, 2012;Blakemore and Williams, 2008;Breton et al, 1996;Landry et al, 2003;Lozoya, 2012;Roca et al, 2008;Roca et al, 2009). The questionnaire approached different topics, resulting in an evaluation of the end-user profile (sociodemographic profile, habits on beach use, motivation and suggestions), beach landscape and comfort, available facilities, and environmental, geomorphological and physical aspects.…”

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Beach users' profile, perceptions and willingness to pay for beach management in Cadiz (SW Spain)

Alves

Benavente

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2014

Journal of Coastal Research

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Beach users' profile, perceptions and willingness to pay for beach management in Cadiz (SW Spain)

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Benavente

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2014

Journal of Coastal Research

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“…The Beach Quality Index (BQI; Ariza et al, 2010Ariza et al, , 2012 was the first index designed to cater for different beach systems and functions in an integrated framework (Williams and Micallef, 2009). Hierarchically organized in four levels (Fig.…”

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Clarifying some assumptions of coastal management: Analysis of values and uncertainties embedded in beach quality indexes

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Ariza

2018

Ecological Indicators

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For the first time, this research addresses the assessment of the quality of knowledge embedded in beach quality indexes from a socioecological perspective. We took the most widespread beach quality indexes and identified, selected and assessed the most important existing assumptions. We scored the robustness of these assumptions, using an inclusive methodology (stakeholder meeting, four focus groups and an online questionnaire). The NUSAP criteria for assessing the value-ladenness of scientific studies (Influence of resource limitations, (Im)Plausibility, Choice space, Agreement among peers, Analysts' subjectivity and Influence on global results) were contrasted and discussed. A final list of the 10 weakest assumptions was presented and discussed. Most of these assumptions are fairly robust, but attention should mainly focus on their influence on global outcomes and (im)plausibility, as the weakest scored criteria. The choice space scores revealed the possibility of including new alternatives to the assumptions, when necessary. Assumptions loaded with framing concepts are weaker than those linked to more concrete objectives. We detected dissociation between the discourse and the operational development of the indexes, in which the narratives prioritizing user satisfaction are predominant and scientific data analysis is often decontextualized. We therefore suggest that science should be opened up throughout the building process of indexes: from the identification of problems to the reporting of results and related uncertainties. The NUSAP method proved to be useful for identifying weak points in beach quality indexes.

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“…In order to obtain a representative value of the importance of coastal tourism, a direct economic value of the beaches should be considered (Ariza et al 2012;Houston 2013). However, this evaluation requires a thorough analysis of the many factors which should be considered in order to obtain reliable information.…”

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Erosion consequences on beach functions along the Maresme coast (NW Mediterranean, Spain)

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A methodology to analyse the influence of erosion on beach functions at a regional scale is presented. The method considers erosion hazards at different timescales and assesses consequences by evaluating impacts on recreation and protection functions. To provide useful information to decision makers for managing these functions, hazard and consequences are integrated at the municipal level within a risk matrix. This methodology is applied at the Maresme, a 45-km sandy coast situated northward of Barcelona, which supports a strong urban and infrastructure development as well as an intensive beach recreational use. Obtained results indicate differentiated erosion implications along the region, depending on the management target considered. Thus, southern municipalities are more prone to erosion affecting the protection function of the beach and leisure use by the local population, whereas erosion will have a greater effect on foreign tourism in the northern municipalities. These results highlight the necessity to employ an articulated erosion risk assessment focusing on specific targets depending on the site in question. This methodology can help coastal managers to adopt tailored measures to manage erosion impacts towards specific goals, in a more efficient and sustainable manner.

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On the relationship between quality, users’ perception and economic valuation in NW Mediterranean beaches

Cited by 72 publications

References 44 publications

Beach users' profile, perceptions and willingness to pay for beach management in Cadiz (SW Spain)

Beach users' profile, perceptions and willingness to pay for beach management in Cadiz (SW Spain)

Clarifying some assumptions of coastal management: Analysis of values and uncertainties embedded in beach quality indexes

Erosion consequences on beach functions along the Maresme coast (NW Mediterranean, Spain)

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