Changes in perceptions of risk and competence among beginning scuba divers

Journal of Risk Research

Volumn 11, Issue 8, 2008, Pages 951-966

  Morgan, Cass ^a   Stevens, Cheryl A ^a  

^a EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adventure experience; Adventure theory; High risk recreation; Perceived competence; Perceived risk; Risk taking; Scuba diving

Indexed keywords

ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE; ADVENTURE THEORY; HIGH-RISK RECREATION; PERCEIVED COMPETENCE; PERCEIVED RISK; RISK TAKING; SCUBA DIVING;

RISK PERCEPTION;

EID: 55349135910     PISSN: 13669877     EISSN: 14664461     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13669870802187691     Document Type: Article

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