A Comparison of Strategies for Gaining Compliance with Campground Regulations

Abstract

Two field experiments were conducted atAcadiaNationalPark to determine if the generally recognized public information value of brochures could be extended to increasing visitor compliance with park regulations. The study assessed the effectiveness of a humorous brochure and a roadside sign for increasing visitor compliance with park campground regulations. Analyses revealed no significant increase in compliance for the groups that received the experimental treatment. The results are evaluated in terms of applied behavior analysis theory.