Examination of green consumption behaviours of golf participants (Belek area example)

The aim of this study is to examine the green consumption behaviors of golf participants in Belek region of Antalya, Turkey's most important golf destination. The method of the study is descriptive according to its purpose, cross-sectional according to the time it was made, and a survey study according to the data collection method. The research was designed with scanning model. The universe of the thesis study will consist of individuals participating in golf in the Belek region. The sample will also consist of a number of individuals representing the universe. A questionnaire consisting of 2 parts will be used as a data collection tool. In the first part, demographic findings of the participants and information about participation in golf will be included. In the second part, 8 different scales measuring Green Consumption Behavior will be used based on Ajzen planned behavior theory. Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, student t test, one-way analysis of variance, correlation analysis and chi-square analysis were planned for statistical analysis. As a result of the study, 392 golf participants participated voluntarily. When the findings of the participants regarding green consumption are examined, it is seen that the descriptive statistics obtained in all variables are above the average. Accordingly, it can be concluded that golf participants have positive attitudes and behaviors about green consumption.