Recreation Economy From A National And International Perspective: A Comprehensive Compilation In Terms Of Economic Contributions And Sustainability

Öz

This study aims to evaluate the economic impacts of recreation services at local, urban, national, and international levels within the framework of the concept of recreation economy, and to examine the economic contribution and sustainability dimension of these services from a multifaceted perspective. The study utilized a documentary research method from qualitative research methods, examining 23 studies and benefiting from 17 of them. Only one of the examined studies was national; the rest were international sources. Due to the very limited number of studies in this field and the fact that this is the first detailed study in the area, it is believed that the study will make significant contributions to the literature. Relevant studies have been reviewed, and the state of the recreation economy in the USA, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Canada, Russia, European Union countries, and Turkey has been evaluated from a comparative perspective. The findings show that the sector not only provides economic contributions but also undertakes multifaceted functions such as job creation, increasing social welfare, and supporting sustainable development. In this context, a holistic approach that considers environmental sustainability, cultural diversity, and social benefit, in addition to economic performance, is important for ensuring the sustainable growth of the recreation economy. Future research could be encouraged to examine the long-term impacts of post-pandemic transformations, the multiplier effects of sports and recreation tourism on the local economy, and the contributions of natural resource management strategies to sector performance.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Recreation
• economy
• recreation economy

Etik Beyan

This article complied with the journal's writing guidelines, publication principles, research and publication ethics, and journal ethical rules throughout the research process. Responsibility for any violations that may arise regarding the article rests with the author. Approval was obtained from the Fırat University Ethics Committee with decision number 24, dated March 10, 2025, and numbered 2025/21.

Ulusal ve Uluslararası Perspektiften Rekreasyon Ekonomisi: Ekonomik Katkılar ve Sürdürülebilirlik Açısından Kapsayıcı Bir Derleme

Öz

Bu çalışma, rekreasyon ekonomisi kavramı çerçevesinde, rekreasyon hizmetlerinin ekonomik etkilerini yerel, kentsel, ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde değerlendirmeyi ve bu hizmetlerin ekonomik katkısı ile sürdürülebilirlik boyutunu çok yönlü bir bakış açısıyla incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden belgesel tarama yöntemi kullanılmış, bu kapsamda 23 çalışma incelenmiş ve bunlardan 17’sinden yararlanılmıştır. İncelenen çalışmalardan yalnızca biri ulusal, geri kalanlar uluslararası kaynaklardır. İlgili alanda çok kısıtlı çalışma bulunması ve alanda yapılan ilk detaylı çalışma olması nedeniyle, çalışmanın literatüre önemli katkılar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. İlgili çalışmalar incelenmiş, rekreasyon ekonomisinin ABD, Japonya, Güney Kore, Çin, Hindistan, Brezilya, Kanada, Rusya, Avrupa Birliği ülkeleri ve Türkiye’deki durumunu karşılaştırmalı bir perspektifle değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, sektörün yalnızca ekonomik katkılar sağlamakla kalmayıp, istihdam yaratma, toplumsal refahı artırma ve sürdürülebilir kalkınmayı destekleme gibi çok boyutlu işlevler üstlendiğini göstermektedir. Bu bağlamda, rekreasyon ekonomisinin sürdürülebilir büyümesinin sağlanabilmesi için ekonomik performansın yanı sıra çevresel sürdürülebilirlik, kültürel çeşitlilik ve toplumsal fayda gibi unsurların bütüncül bir yaklaşımla ele alınması önem taşımaktadır. Gelecek araştırmaların, pandemi sonrası dönüşümlerin uzun dönemli etkilerini, spor ve rekreasyon turizminin yerel ekonomi üzerindeki çarpan etkilerini ve doğal kaynak yönetim stratejilerinin sektör performansına katkılarını incelemesi teşvik edilebilir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Rekreasyon
• ekonomi
• rekreasyon ekonomisi

Etik Beyan

Bu makalede araştırma sürecinde, dergi yazım kurallarına, yayın ilkelerine, araştırma ve yayın etiği kurallarına, dergi etik kurallarına uyulmuştur. Makale ile ilgili doğabilecek her türlü ihlallerde sorumluluk yazara aittir. 10.03.2025 tarihli ve 2025/21 sayılı 24 nolu karar ile Fırat Üniversitesi Etik Kurul onayı alınmıştır.

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