patterns and Determinants of Recreational Behaviour in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Victor Obinna (), Opuene Owei (), Aroyehun Ayodele () and Ikechi Okwakpam ()
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Victor Obinna: Rivers State University of Science and Technology, PMB 5080, Nkpolu – Oroworukwo, PortHarcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Opuene Owei: Rivers State University of Science and Technology, PMB 5080, Nkpolu – Oroworukwo, PortHarcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Aroyehun Ayodele: Rivers State University of Science and Technology, PMB 5080, Nkpolu – Oroworukwo, PortHarcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Ikechi Okwakpam: Rivers State University of Science and Technology, PMB 5080, Nkpolu – Oroworukwo, PortHarcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management, 2009, vol. 4, issue 3(12), 150-165

Abstract: By surveying a 5% probability sample of residential clusters, yielding 369 residents in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, this study has ascertained actual recreational behaviour of the residents; determinants of recreational behaviour; perceived adequacy/inadequacy of government provision of recreational facilities; and residents’ suggestions for improvement of recreational facilities. It was found, amongst others, that weekly participation in passive (outdoor) recreation averaged 3.7 hours and 2.5 hours for females and males, respectively; the corresponding figures for passive (indoor) recreation were 35.2 hours and 43.9 hours. For active (outdoor) recreation males and females averaged 8.9 hours and 5.3 hours, respectively. The corresponding figures for active (indoor) recreation were 5.3 hours and 6.2 hours. Of 5 personality variables, income was the most potent in explaining recreational behaviour. About one half and 43.3% of residents considered government-provided indoor and outdoor recreational facilities inadequate, respectively, demonstrating the need for government to play more active roles in (i) providing recreational facilities; and (ii) encouraging recreational participation, considering its well-known benefits.

Keywords: Leisure Time; Recreation; Participation; Recreational Demand; Multiple Classification Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L83 O21 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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