Understanding cycling neo-tribes: a non-western context

dc.authoridChi, Christina G/0000-0002-8265-1768
dc.contributor.authorAsan, Kubra
dc.contributor.authorYolal, Medet
dc.contributor.authorChi, Christina G.
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-23T19:34:54Z
dc.date.available2025-03-23T19:34:54Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentSinop Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study employed ethnographical methodology to delineate issues related to cycling communities in a non-western context through the theoretical lens of neo-tribe. In-depth interviews and participatory observations were conducted in two cycling communities in Turkey, an emerging pro-cycling country. As a result of thematic analysis, the characteristics of the studied communities are explained under the following themes: states of emotional being, symbols and rituals, ethic codes, identities, and lifestyle. The findings revealed that the studied communities have tribal characteristics similar to the Western cycling cases, such as friendship, belonging, and collective enthusiasm. Meanwhile, differences of the communities from the Western cases were identified, such as more intense emotionality and stronger need for physical security and safe space. Implications for businesses and professionals that promote cycling for leisure, recreation and tourism purposes in Turkey were drawn based on the findings.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/11745398.2023.2273549
dc.identifier.issn1174-5398
dc.identifier.issn2159-6816
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85176729600
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/11745398.2023.2273549
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/5762
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001101329500001
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherRoutledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofAnnals of Leisure Research
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250323
dc.subjectLeisure communities
dc.subjectcycling communities
dc.subjectneo-tribes
dc.subjectethnography
dc.subjectrecreational cycling
dc.titleUnderstanding cycling neo-tribes: a non-western context
dc.typeArticle

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