Outdoor recreation in Sweden during and after the COVID-19 pandemic – management and policy implications

Hansen, Andreas Skriver; Beery, Thomas; Fredman, Peter; Wolf-Watz, Daniel

doi:10.1080/09640568.2022.2029736

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“…In addition, knowledge on the profiles of walking participants in general is sparse. Earlier studies have shown that profiles of running and walking participants further diversified because of COVID-19 [ 18 , 37 , 38 , 41 , 42 , 44 ]. Due to the temporary closing of sports clubs and sports infrastructure, some sports participants discovered the ease of running and walking (low threshold, low cost, etc.)…”

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“…Due to the temporary closing of sports clubs and sports infrastructure, some sports participants discovered the ease of running and walking (low threshold, low cost, etc.) [ 38 , 43 , 44 ] as they were two of the few sports that were allowed to be practiced in Belgium [ 18 , 41 , 42 ]. In addition, it is expected that COVID-19 caused an increase in the use of wearables because of the need of these technologies for virtual sports events or to stay connected with friends during lockdowns.…”

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“…It appeared that walking participants who give great value to support are more likely to use a sports watch. COVID-19 has had a strong influence on how sports are practiced and experienced [ 38 , 43 , 44 ]. It is expected that the digital field of applications and devices will evolve significantly in the near future given the short-term changes and achievements since COVID-19.…”

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“…As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes have occurred in how people practice and experience active sports participation [ 37 ], which could lead to a diversification of sports participants’ profiles [ 38 ]. Many countries implemented (strict) measures to combat the spread of the virus [ 39 , 40 ].…”

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“…Because a large share of sports participants were not able to practice their favourite sport in sports infrastructures or sports clubs, people discovered other easy-to-practice sports, such as running, walking or cycling (low threshold, no infrastructure, limited cost, possible to practice alone, etc.) [ 38 , 43 , 44 ]. In addition, both sports fit the current trend towards escapism and simultaneously staying connected through screens and social media [ 45 , 46 ].…”

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As the two prime examples of sport light, running and walking have become very popular sports activities in the past decades. There are references in the literature of similarities between both sports, however these parallels have never been studied. In addition, the current digitalisation of society can have important influences on the further diversification of profiles. Data of a large-scale population survey among runners and walkers (n = 4913) in Flanders (Belgium) were used to study their sociodemographic, sports related and attitudinal characteristics, and wearable usage. The results showed that walkers are more often female, older, lower educated, and less often use wearables. To predict wearable usage, sports-related and attitudinal characteristics are important among runners but not among walkers. Motivational variables to use wearables are important to predict wearable usage among both runners and walkers. Additionally, whether or not the runner or walker registers the heart rate is the most important predictor. The present study highlights similarities and differences between runners and walkers. By adding attitudinal characteristics and including walkers this article provides new insights to the literature, which can be used by policymakers and professionals in the field of sport, exercise and health, and technology developers to shape their services accordingly.

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Outdoor recreation in Sweden during and after the COVID-19 pandemic – management and policy implications

Cited by 58 publications

References 28 publications

Two of a Kind? Similarities and Differences between Runners and Walkers in Sociodemographic Characteristics, Sports Related Characteristics and Wearable Usage

Two of a Kind? Similarities and Differences between Runners and Walkers in Sociodemographic Characteristics, Sports Related Characteristics and Wearable Usage

Recreation in Forests: Implications from the COVID-19 Pandemic

What Really Works? Testing Augmented and Virtual Reality Messaging in Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Communications to Impact Visitor Preferences and Deter Visitor Displacement

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