The perceived value of local knowledge tourism: dimension identification and scale development
IntroductionLocal knowledge tourism encompasses the rich cultural heritage, historical narratives, and traditional practices of a specific destination. Despite its significance in enhancing the tourist experience, there is a dearth of research examining the subjective perceptions and values of visit...
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| description | IntroductionLocal knowledge tourism encompasses the rich cultural heritage, historical narratives, and traditional practices of a specific destination. Despite its significance in enhancing the tourist experience, there is a dearth of research examining the subjective perceptions and values of visitors engaging in local knowledge tourism. Consequently, there is a pressing need to explore the composition of perceived tourist values in this unique context.MethodsDue to the exploratory nature of this research, a constructivist grounded theory and content analysis are applied to analyze the data.ResultsThis study identifies and conceptualizes five distinct dimensions of perceived values in local knowledge tourism: functional value, emotional value, social value, cognitive value, and self-actualization value. Furthermore, an 18-item scale is developed to measure these dimensions quantitatively.DiscussionThis research makes several significant contributions: (1) it expands the scope of perceived value research within the tourism domain and enhances our understanding of the tourist experience in local knowledge tourism; (2) it provides a reliable instrument for future quantitative investigations into the behavior and mindset of local knowledge tourists; and (3) it offers theoretical foundations and practical insights for destination managers seeking to develop tourism products tailored to the preferences and expectations of local knowledge tourists. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-70490c7d2bea4ec79403f077f1c25f172023-08-10T09:03:40ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782023-08-011410.3389/fpsyg.2023.11706511170651The perceived value of local knowledge tourism: dimension identification and scale developmentHailin Zhang0Hailin Zhang1Jinbo Jiang2Jinsheng (Jason) Zhu3Department of Tourism Management, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaASEAN Tourism Research Base, Guilin Tourism University, Guilin, ChinaDepartment of Tourism Management, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaASEAN Tourism Research Base, Guilin Tourism University, Guilin, ChinaIntroductionLocal knowledge tourism encompasses the rich cultural heritage, historical narratives, and traditional practices of a specific destination. Despite its significance in enhancing the tourist experience, there is a dearth of research examining the subjective perceptions and values of visitors engaging in local knowledge tourism. Consequently, there is a pressing need to explore the composition of perceived tourist values in this unique context.MethodsDue to the exploratory nature of this research, a constructivist grounded theory and content analysis are applied to analyze the data.ResultsThis study identifies and conceptualizes five distinct dimensions of perceived values in local knowledge tourism: functional value, emotional value, social value, cognitive value, and self-actualization value. Furthermore, an 18-item scale is developed to measure these dimensions quantitatively.DiscussionThis research makes several significant contributions: (1) it expands the scope of perceived value research within the tourism domain and enhances our understanding of the tourist experience in local knowledge tourism; (2) it provides a reliable instrument for future quantitative investigations into the behavior and mindset of local knowledge tourists; and (3) it offers theoretical foundations and practical insights for destination managers seeking to develop tourism products tailored to the preferences and expectations of local knowledge tourists.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1170651/fulllocal knowledge tourismperceived valuevalue dimensionscale developmenttourist experiences |
| spellingShingle | Hailin Zhang Hailin Zhang Jinbo Jiang Jinsheng (Jason) Zhu The perceived value of local knowledge tourism: dimension identification and scale development Frontiers in Psychology local knowledge tourism perceived value value dimension scale development tourist experiences |
| title | The perceived value of local knowledge tourism: dimension identification and scale development |
| title_full | The perceived value of local knowledge tourism: dimension identification and scale development |
| title_fullStr | The perceived value of local knowledge tourism: dimension identification and scale development |
| title_full_unstemmed | The perceived value of local knowledge tourism: dimension identification and scale development |
| title_short | The perceived value of local knowledge tourism: dimension identification and scale development |
| title_sort | perceived value of local knowledge tourism dimension identification and scale development |
| topic | local knowledge tourism perceived value value dimension scale development tourist experiences |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1170651/full |
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