Research on preferences for participation in search and rescue activities: “Akut” search and rescue association sample
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Search and Rescue, Search and Rescue Activities, Extreme sportsAbstract
Current study aimed to identify why AKUT Search and Rescue (SAR) Association Members participate in SAR, specify expectations and examine activities in terms of various demographics. 126 AKUT members (103 male, 23 female) participated in the study. Data with .84 reliability coefficient was collected with a survey. Data analysis included frequencies, percentage distribution, t-test and ANOVA. Level of statistical significance was .05. Although results didn’t pinpoint distinctive reasons for participating in SAR, prominent elements affecting members were identified as “Existence of trainers in immediate vicinity” (19%) and “Impact of friends/peer groups” (17.5%). Results showed that impact of family (73%) was not important but age was. It was also found that single individuals inclined towards SAR to a higher extent. Reasons for continuing activities were “Caring for SAR” (50%) and “Awareness of positive contributions” (48.4%). Contributing to financial income was found to have no relationship with SAR (90.5%). No relationship was detected between reasons participating in SAR and demographic characteristics. Expectations from SAR were mostly related to “being a trainer” (53.2%). Expectations and age were found to be related. Younger and single members had higher expectations for being trainers in future. Results showed that volunteerism had important implications in current study.
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