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Motivation to outdoor activities

Youth outdoor participants see outdoor activities as a way to spend time with family and friends. While adolescents are also motivated by enjoying time with loved ones, slightly more participants in this age group cite exercise as their top motivator for outdoor  participation. Young adults are also motivated by exercise and much less motivated by family and friends.

What motivates you to participate in outdoor activities?

Age 6-12 13-17 18-24
Be with family/friends 77% 69% 49%
Get exercise 66% 72% 74%
Experience excitement/adventure 54% 46% 52%
Develop my skills/abilities 51% 51% 43%
It is cool 45% 31% 18%
Be with people who enjoy the same things  41% 45% 25%
Keep physically fit 36% 55% 59%
Be close to nature 32% 30% 44%
Develop a sense of self-confidence 26% 31% 33%
Enjoy the sounds/smells of nature 26% 27% 39%
Observe the scenic beauty 22% 26% 43%
Gain a sense of accomplishment 22% 31% 39%
Get away from the usual demands 18% 34% 49%
Be with people who share my value 14% 22% 17%
Talk to new/varied people 12% 13% 11%
Experience solitude 5% 11% 26%