Soyoung An , Thomas Eck , Kyle M. Woosnam , Li Jiang
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Applying mindfulness theory to enhance voluntourism experiences
Though volunteer tourism has gained greater consideration in the broader tourism literature, the ubiquitous need to further investigate social interactions between residents and visitors remains strong. This research was the first attempt to apply mindfulness theory in a volunteer tourism context. The study explored the effects of volunteer tourists' mindfulness, their emotional solidarity with residents, and on-site experiences on loyalty to the destination. As such, a structural model was examined with six proposed hypotheses based on data collected from 348 Chinese residents who participated as volunteer tourists over the last two years, prior to March 1, 2020. Structural equation modelling results revealed that antecedent constructs explained between 44% and 71% of the variance in emotional solidarity, tourist experiences, and destination loyalty—as demonstrated through each of the six supported hypotheses. Additionally, emotional solidarity heightened tourist experiences and resulted in destination loyalty. Furthermore, better tourist experiences increased destination loyalty.
期刊介绍:
Tourism Management Perspectives is an interdisciplinary journal that focuses on the planning and management of travel and tourism. It covers topics such as tourist experiences, their consequences for communities, economies, and environments, the creation of image, the shaping of tourist experiences and perceptions, and the management of tourist organizations and destinations. The journal's editorial board consists of experienced international professionals and it shares the board with Tourism Management. The journal covers socio-cultural, technological, planning, and policy aspects of international, national, and regional tourism, as well as specific management studies. It encourages papers that introduce new research methods and critique existing ones in the context of tourism research. The journal publishes empirical research articles and high-quality review articles on important topics and emerging themes that enhance the theoretical and conceptual understanding of key areas within travel and tourism management.