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Adventure Sport Tourism on Croatia's Islands

Like tourism, mass sport is a phenomenon that is undergoing intense development in modern society. The social dynamics of tourism and specific factors defining it — such as health, mental and physical needs, relationships with the local community, and the experience oflocal culture and nature — are of interest to the field of Sociology. The demands andexpectations of modern tourists are becoming more and more complex. The most popularsports in most societies are founded on patriarchal values and centered around superiorityand victory. However, new mass sports in modern Western societies frequently reject thisconcept, founding themselves instead on alternative values and interests without an insistenceon competition. Recently, numerous sports have been established on the basis of pleasureand participation, emphasising support for others and respect for the environment. Thesesports thus focus on personal empowerment and the idea that one must care for one’s bodyand enjoy the quest for experience, instead of being subject to the imperative of attainingcompetitive success (Coakley, 2009). Considering the increasing popularity of these “changingsports” in recent times, this research focuses on their presence on the Croatian islands. Thisresearch is founded on semi-structured interviews with participants in the “škraping” sportingevent on the island of Paπman. Respondents’ motivations to participate in “škraping” arisefrom dedication to a healthy lifestyle and frequent outings in nature. Additionally, they believethat “škraping” and similar events make insufficient use of tourist potential.

Sport ; Adventure ; Tourism ; Island ; Škraping ; Croatia

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