A Study of the Relationship between Mountain Bikers'Leisure
Motivation, Leisure Involvement, and Flow Experience.
Student: Chi-Yuan Tu Advisor: Prof. Hsin-Hui Pu
Chinese Culture University
ABSTRACT
This study aims to examine the relationship between leisure motivation, leisure involvement and flow experience. The mountain bikers were chosen as the research population. The quantitative approach was employed. A structured questionnaire was designed based on relevant theories. The sampling locations were selected under two considerations: more slope changes of the riding routes, and more bicycle clubs and riders in the regions. Therefore, three climbing routes near suburban Taipei were chosen: Mu-zha Mao-kong path, Xin-dian Tong-hou forest road, and Ping-lin bicycle trail. Purposive sampling was used. The valid sample size was 403. Descriptive statistics, correlations and regressions were used for analysis.
The results showed that three research hypotheses were all supported. 1. Mountain bikers’ leisure involvement was influenced by their leisure motivation. Person challenge and stature factors had stronger positive effect. However, social interaction had negative effect on leisure involvement. 2. Mountain bikers’ flow experiences were positively influenced by their leisure involvement. Attraction, centrality, social bonding, and identify expression factors had stronger positive effect. 3. Mountain bikers’ flow experiences were influenced by their leisure motivation. Personal challenge and stature were crucial motivation for the mountain bikers.
