Introduction

Rezvanshahr is located in the northwest of Gilan province, between the shores of the Caspian Sea and the green mountain ranges of Talash and It consists of two plains and mountainous parts. This county has attractive natural and historical attractions, But unfortunately, the phenomenon of vandalism in the mountain environment of this county and It is also on its historical monuments and It has shown its negative and life itself effects more than other places So that in all tourist and natural areas of Rezvanshahr mountain, Many remembrance can be seen and The host community always witnesses spraying paint and writing remembrance on the rocks in the mountains of this region and Many destructions have taken place, which is a clear example of vandalism in mountain areas. The vandals did not stop at this, and according to the author's observations, there are many ways to live on the summit. In this regard, the importance of the research topic can be presented in this way, Utilization of these natural resources in Razvanshahr county, It requires proper planning and action to achieve sustainable quantitative and qualitative development; Because if you ignore its negative consequences and provide effective solutions, Soon we will see a small increase in tourism and In a short period of time after this growth, we will face not only a decrease in tourists due to the presence of vandalism, Rather, valuable natural and national resources in this county will suffer irreparable damage. Based on this, the present research aims to investigate the negative consequences of vandalism in mountain tourism in Razvanshahr, Looking for effective solutions to reduce these consequences.

Methodology

The present research in terms of purpose, It is practical and interpretive and analytical in nature, and in terms of method, it is in the group of qualitative and quantitative researches. In order to analyze the data, the grounded theory and software (SPSS) method has been used. The method of collecting information was document and library studies and interviews and questionnaires, In this regard, in order to identify the negative consequences of vandalism in the mountain tourism of Razvanshahr and Effective solutions in reducing the phenomenon of vandalism were used from the grounded theory model. Then, each of the proposed solutions was reflected in the form of a questionnaire and And by using multiple regression test and path analysis to investigate the relationship between solutions and reducing the phenomenon of vandalism and The amount of direct and indirect effects of each of them was investigated. The statistical population in the current research also includes experts and elites in the field of tourism and sociology, In between; based on targeted sampling, 40 people were selected as the sample population.

Results

The results showed categories including: Cultural invasion, imposing material and non-material costs on the tourist destination, social failure among the host community, Destruction of the future of tourism in Razvanshahr Mountain, deterioration in the quality of tourism, putting the host community at a disadvantage in the path of achieving sustainable and all-round development, Reducing the well-being and comfort of the host community and committed tourists, weakening the sense of security in tourist destinations and Finally, damage to the environment was identified as the negative consequences of vandalism in the mountain tourism of Rezvanshahr. Then solutions including: Education and publicity, social resilience of the host community, benefiting from the experiences of other countries, participation and companionship of the people to protect the mountain attractions, Integrated and coherent management, rooting of vandalistic behaviors, monitoring, psychological measures and It was proposed to compile a document of tourism regulations in mountain destinations in order to reduce the phenomenon of vandalism in mountain tourism in Razvanshahr, and Then based on the regression test results; A significant relationship between the proposed solutions and The phenomenon of vandalism prevails, and Based on the results of path analysis, The solution of psychological measures with more direct effect and Taking advantage of the experiences of other Similar countries has the least amount of direct effect in reducing this phenomenon in the mountainous region of Razvanshahr.

Discussion

One of the most important reasons for aggressive behavior by vandals, caused by tourists' lack of sense of belonging to the host society and Ignorance of the value of natural heritage and... Knowing that this abnormality is also rooted in the family. On this basis, public awareness and training in the method of use is necessary and To be investigated in order to deal with vandalism, Therefore, education and awareness should be done at the community level through non-governmental groups and All people of a society should participate in this matter and Topics related to vandalism by showing a beautiful image of mountain attractions in Razvanshahr through advertising billboards, radio and television, mass media, and To be taught through the demonstration of friendly relations in mountain environments. Because some people commit many misdemeanors simply because of ignorance of the value of natural heritage and poverty, and it is necessary instead of heavy financial penalties; Use them to protect natural heritage and In this way, include the necessary training for awareness. On the other hand, vandalism can be treated like any kind of disease and social abnormality and It is enough for everyone to have serious determination in this direction, and Considering that most of the people who suffer from vandalism, There are children and teenagers who are from the lower classes of society and In this regard, it is necessary to conduct various studies and researches in order to find the roots of vandalistic behaviors, and Also, psychological measures should be adopted through (necessary instructions in therapeutic and preventive methods by experts in sociology and behavioral sciences). In addition to these issues; another way to fight vandalism, the installation of cameras and the use of local tourism police in mountain areas.

Conclusion

Vandalism is a constant threat to mountain tourism in this county and it has a great impact on the quality of tourists' experience in the future from the attractions of mountain destinations, and on the other hand, the destruction of nature and attractions related to the mountains leads to a change in the view of the local community of Razvanshahr towards tourists, Because with the increase in the phenomenon of vandalism, the direct and indirect costs for the host community have increased. Meanwhile, tourism is sustainable if it can provide economic well-being for local residents; But vandalism for the local residents of Rezvanshahr apart from reducing the level of vitality and Happiness on the faces of the people, reducing the quality of life and making the face of the mountains ugly in this county have not produced any positive results.