Positive Tourist Experience

IF 2 Q2 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM Tourism Pub Date : 2024-07-26 DOI:10.37741/t.72.4.11
Gendi Song, J. Edelheim, James Johnson
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Despite a rise in studies applying the PERMA framework (Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment) to tourist well-being, few studies explore how the five elements within the PERMA framework interconnect to contribute to the well-being of young tourists. This study employed a qualitative research approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews guided by the PERMA framework to investigate young tourists’ perceptions of well-being. Findings were analyzed using thematic analysis, revealing that the young tourists’ well-being is believed to encompass two key components: enjoyment, representing hedonic well-being, and meaning, representing eudaimonic well-being. Enjoyment may stem from tourist activities or social interactions, while meaning could be derived from actualizing core values or fulfilling travel purposes. Theoretically, the study advances the PERMA framework by strategically aligning its elements in direct response to various tourist experiences. This provides a novel perspective for future researchers, suggesting the potential use of the PERMA framework as an alternative approach for understanding young tourists’ well-being. Practically, the study offers insights for individuals to craft improved tourism plans, leveraging their travel experiences to enhance well-being. For example, individuals could benefit from being more mindful in designing and executing their travels, ensuring a positive tourist experience.
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积极的游客体验
尽管有越来越多的研究将 PERMA 框架(积极情绪、参与、关系、意义和成就)应用于游客的幸福感,但很少有研究探讨 PERMA 框架中的五个要素如何相互关联以促进青年游客的幸福感。本研究采用了定性研究方法,以 PERMA 框架为指导,利用半结构式访谈调查年轻游客对幸福感的看法。研究采用主题分析法对结果进行了分析,结果显示,青年游客的幸福感被认为包含两个关键组成部分:代表享乐幸福感的 "享受"(enjoyment)和代表快乐幸福感的 "意义"(meaning)。享受可能源于旅游活动或社交互动,而意义则可能源于实现核心价值或达到旅游目的。从理论上讲,这项研究通过对 PERMA 框架的要素进行战略性调整,直接回应了各种旅游体验,从而推进了 PERMA 框架的发展。这为未来的研究人员提供了一个新的视角,建议将 PERMA 框架作为了解年轻游客幸福感的另一种方法。在实践中,这项研究为个人制定更好的旅游计划、利用旅游体验提高幸福感提供了启示。例如,个人可以在设计和执行旅行时更加用心,确保获得积极的旅游体验。
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Tourism
Tourism HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-
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24 weeks
期刊介绍: Journal TOURISM is an international academic and professional quarterly which welcomes articles on various aspects of travel and tourism. Th e journal emphasises the broadness and interrelatedness of the tourism sector. Manuscripts submitted to the Journal can be processed quickly if they are prepared according to the following guidelines. Manuscripts will be returned to the author with a set of instructions if they are not submitted according to our style guide. No contribution will be accepted which has been published elsewhere, unless it is specifi cally invited or agreed by the Editor.
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