Understanding cycling neo-tribes: a non-western context [2]

dc.contributor.authorAsan, Kubra
dc.contributor.authorYolal, Medet
dc.contributor.authorChi, Christina G.
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-25T14:13:21Z
dc.date.available2026-04-25T14:13:21Z
dc.date.issued2025
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. © 2023 Australia and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/11745398.2023.2273549
dc.identifier.endpage234
dc.identifier.issn1174-5398
dc.identifier.issue2
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105001060938
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage212
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/11745398.2023.2273549
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/8027
dc.identifier.volume28
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherRoutledge
dc.relation.ispartofAnnals of Leisure Research
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260420
dc.subjectcycling communities
dc.subjectethnography
dc.subjectLeisure communities
dc.subjectneo-tribes
dc.subjectrecreational cycling
dc.titleUnderstanding cycling neo-tribes: a non-western context [2]
dc.typeArticle

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