Spatial Perceptions and Thoughts of Retirement Migrants In the Case of Kazdağı (Ida Mountain) National Park and Its Vicinity (Balıkesir-Turkey)
Abstract
In this study, it is examined retirement migrants’, who prefer to live in Kazdağı Mountain National Park and its settlements in the vicinity, thoughts and perceptions regarding this area, and whether these thoughts and perceptions are related. The aim of the study is to question whether there is a meaningful relationship between retirement migrants’ perceptions and thoughts regarding human and natural environment of Kazdağı Mountain. In this study, mixed model was adopted. In this context, 127 retirement migrants were surveyed, while 30 retirement migrants were applied mind map technique. As a result of the research, it was understood that retirement migrants' perceptions about KMNP were related with their thoughts. It is determined that those who find the environment around KMNP good, beautiful, tidy and well-kept have positive thoughts about the natural environment. Retirement migrants in the sample also find the research area as airy, natural, calm and peaceful.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Human Geography
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
October 31, 2019
Submission Date
May 10, 2019
Acceptance Date
September 11, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 17 Number: 2
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