Effect of Flow, Experience and Motivation on Connectedness to Nature

Background Scientific studies on the motivations, experiences, and commitment to nature of recreationists participating in winter sports (ski/snowboard) tourism are limited. This study examines the relationship among the motivations, experiences, and commitment to nature of nature-based tourist recreationists. Methods A total of 123 volunteer participants, 90 males and 33 females, with an average age of 34.82 ± 7.76 skiing and snowboarding in Türkiye were included in the study. For data analysis, SPSS a statistical package program, was used. The hierarchical regression analysis and correlation analysis was performed. Results This study was determined that the scales were in a positive linear relationship with each other ( p  < 0.001). Individuals’ flow experiences were taken into account, and 15% of the flow experience’s commitment to nature alone (𝛽 _Flow = .381; p  < 0.001), and the experience status were included in the flow experience level, and together they accounted for 36% (𝛽 _Flow =.214; 𝛽 _Experience =.491; p  < 0.001), motivation levels were added and it was determined how much the three scales included in the study together affect the commitment to nature. It was determined that all scales explained 64% (𝛽 _Flow  = .142; 𝛽 _Experience =.362; 𝛽 _Motivation =.289; p  < 0.001). Conclusions In this study on recreationists obtained results that support previous studies. The results once again show that nature-based activities enable individuals to experience flow and thus increase their commitment to nature.