Recreation specialization is a measure of the level of recreation participation, which can reflect the degree of satisfaction obtained from recreational experiences. While foreign academic circles have formed a relatively sound theoretical framework, studying and summarizing foreign literature can provide a useful reference for domestic research.
Through a comprehensive analysis, it is found that: (1) Foreign scholars have already put forward the topic of recreation specialization and measurement indicators in the 1970s, which have since been supplemented and improved upon by a large number of empirical studies. (2) The research methods are changing, from qualitative to a combination of qualitative and quantitative, from singularity to pluralism, and from simplicity to complexity. (3) Foreign scholars distinguish between group types and activity attributes to conduct research on recreational specialization. (4) The research focuses on concept discussion, measurement dimension and application, relationship with related issues, individual behavior, and social impact.
Based on China's national conditions, this paper proposes the following research suggestions. Firstly, we should pay due attention to and vigorously expand the research fields and achievements related to recreational specialization. Secondly, on the basis of the foreign conceptual framework, we should test the applicability of recreational activities in combination with the situation of recreational activities in China, and revise and complete them. At the same time, we should carry out specialized research on different activities and groups, focusing on the impact mechanism of recreation specialization. Finally, diversified research methods should be used to conduct interdisciplinary and multi-angle theoretical review and systematic analysis.