A systematic review of solo dining research

IF 9.9 1区管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Hospitality Management Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104226

Huiling Huang, Scarlett Sijia Feng, IpKin Anthony Wong

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Abstract

The rise of solo dining has garnered increasing academic attention in recent years. This research aims to provide a comprehensive systematic review of research on solo dining. A total of 80 journal articles in hospitality and other fields retrieved from ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were analyzed using bibliometric and content analyses. The bibliometric analysis revealed a rapid growth in publications on solo dining. Key contributors to this research domain (e.g., journals, countries, institutions, and authors) and author networks were identified. Keyword co-occurrence analysis also revealed three clusters of research topics. Through content analysis, a nomological network was developed to illustrate thematic topics across the solo dining journey: pre-purchase stage (drivers), service encounter stage (food consumption behaviors and determinants), and post-encounter stage (consequences). A research agenda on solo dining was further proposed. These findings offer hospitality practitioners valuable insights into catering to solo diners.

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对独自用餐研究的系统回顾

近年来，独自用餐的兴起引起了学术界越来越多的关注。本研究旨在对独自用餐的研究进行全面系统的综述。使用文献计量学和内容分析方法对从ProQuest、Scopus和Web of Science数据库中检索的80篇酒店和其他领域的期刊文章进行了分析。文献计量学分析显示，关于独自用餐的出版物增长迅速。确定了该研究领域的主要贡献者（如期刊、国家、机构和作者）和作者网络。关键词共现分析还揭示了三组研究课题。通过内容分析，研究人员构建了一个逻辑网络来说明独自用餐过程中的主题：购买前阶段（驱动因素）、服务接触阶段（食物消费行为和决定因素）和接触后阶段（后果）。进一步提出了单人用餐的研究议程。这些发现为酒店从业者提供了有价值的见解，以迎合独自用餐者。

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International Journal of Hospitality Management HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

CiteScore

21.20

自引率

9.40%

发文量

218

审稿时长

85 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Hospitality Management serves as a platform for discussing significant trends and advancements in various disciplines related to the hospitality industry. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including human resources management, consumer behavior and marketing, business forecasting and applied economics, operational management, strategic management, financial management, planning and design, information technology and e-commerce, training and development, technological developments, and national and international legislation. In addition to covering these topics, the journal features research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and analyses of business practices within the hospitality industry. It aims to provide readers with valuable insights and knowledge in order to advance research and improve practices in the field. The journal is also indexed and abstracted in various databases, including the Journal of Travel Research, PIRA, Academic Journal Guide, Documentation Touristique, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, Lodging and Restaurant Index, Scopus, CIRET, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible and discoverable by researchers and practitioners in the hospitality field.