Meaning of work for tourist guides in Malaysia: An exploration through attribution theory
This study addresses issues related to tourist guides (TGs) precarious work conditions might unfold a unique meaning of work (MoW). Attribution Theory is utilised to explain how TGs decide their MoW attributions. A total of 25 semi-structured interviews and thematic analyses were employed. Findings...
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| description | This study addresses issues related to tourist guides (TGs) precarious work conditions might unfold a unique meaning of work (MoW). Attribution Theory is utilised to explain how TGs decide their MoW attributions. A total of 25 semi-structured interviews and thematic analyses were employed. Findings indicated that most TGs interpret work as calling, followed by working atmosphere, job, professional contentment, job freedom, and career. Theoretically, the study enriches the existing MoW and Attribution Theory elucidating that TGs make more situational attributions. A significant contribution to tourism practices is providing medical insurance protection, training and development opportunities, and job empowerment. |
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| spelling | ums.eprints-414572024-10-18T07:34:55Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41457/ Meaning of work for tourist guides in Malaysia: An exploration through attribution theory Yen Phin Ng Balvinder Kaur Kler Oscar Dousin Leila Afshari DS595.8-597.215 History G154.9-155.8 Travel and state. Tourism This study addresses issues related to tourist guides (TGs) precarious work conditions might unfold a unique meaning of work (MoW). Attribution Theory is utilised to explain how TGs decide their MoW attributions. A total of 25 semi-structured interviews and thematic analyses were employed. Findings indicated that most TGs interpret work as calling, followed by working atmosphere, job, professional contentment, job freedom, and career. Theoretically, the study enriches the existing MoW and Attribution Theory elucidating that TGs make more situational attributions. A significant contribution to tourism practices is providing medical insurance protection, training and development opportunities, and job empowerment. ResearchGate 2024 Article NonPeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41457/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41457/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Yen Phin Ng and Balvinder Kaur Kler and Oscar Dousin and Leila Afshari (2024) Meaning of work for tourist guides in Malaysia: An exploration through attribution theory. Current Issues in Tourism. pp. 1-5. ISSN 1368-3500 https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2024.2359535 |
| spellingShingle | DS595.8-597.215 History G154.9-155.8 Travel and state. Tourism Yen Phin Ng Balvinder Kaur Kler Oscar Dousin Leila Afshari Meaning of work for tourist guides in Malaysia: An exploration through attribution theory |
| title | Meaning of work for tourist guides in Malaysia: An exploration through attribution theory |
| title_full | Meaning of work for tourist guides in Malaysia: An exploration through attribution theory |
| title_fullStr | Meaning of work for tourist guides in Malaysia: An exploration through attribution theory |
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| title_short | Meaning of work for tourist guides in Malaysia: An exploration through attribution theory |
| title_sort | meaning of work for tourist guides in malaysia an exploration through attribution theory |
| topic | DS595.8-597.215 History G154.9-155.8 Travel and state. Tourism |
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