Conference proceeding
In too deep?: A qualitative study of reasons Australian baby boomer women give up diving
CAUTHE 2020: 20:20 Vision: New Perspectives on the Diversity of Hospitality, Tourism and Events: Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference, pp.417-419
CAUTHE 2020 (Perth, Australia, 10/02/2020 - 13/02/2020)
01/01/2020
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Abstract
This paper explores a new element of constraint that has not previously been investigated in the case of older divers. Although previous studies have revealed categories of constraint, a new, more substantial constraint type is emerging from new qualitative data. Physical constraints that make diving too uncomfortable to enjoy are revealed and examined in the context of adventurous Australian baby boomer women divers. Seasickness, cold, discomfort, cramps and ear problems are revealed as being so severe, they have caused sufferers to give up diving. Further, although the preventative measures may have mitigated their effects, participants found the memory so uncomfortable, they did not seek medical treatment to enable them to try again. Hence, the early finding of this study indicates not all constraints are able to be negotiated and that some will result in participants giving up diving activities and seeking other leisure activities. This may have implications for dive travel service providers who seek to attract and retain happy and loyal customers.
Details
- Title
- In too deep?: A qualitative study of reasons Australian baby boomer women give up diving
- Creators
- Sally Gregory - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- CAUTHE 2020: 20:20 Vision: New Perspectives on the Diversity of Hospitality, Tourism and Events: Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference, pp.417-419
- Conference
- CAUTHE 2020 (Perth, Australia, 10/02/2020 - 13/02/2020)
- Publisher
- Auckland University of Technology; Auckland
- Number of pages
- 3
- Identifiers
- 991013048413802368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding