Clarifying the Interrelations of Residents’ Perceived Tourism-Related Stress, Stressors, and Impacts

Abstract

While stress has recently been documented as an adverse impact of tourism, it has not been examined alongside traditional tourism impacts to determine their similarities and differences. To clarify the interrelations of these phenomena, we explored whether tourism-related stressors were similar to well-known tourism impacts, and whether perceived tourism impacts increased the likelihood of experiencing tourism-related stress. Residents of O’ahu, Hawai’i, were asked how much tourism impacted them on 36 variables, whether tourism caused them stress, and if so, how. Study findings reveal that tourism-related stressors often correspond with what have been traditionally considered tourism impacts. Moreover, only five of the tourism impact variables predicted the experience of tourism-related stress, and of these only one was a frequently cited stressor. Connecting impacts to stressors expands the possibility that certain tourism impacts could have consequences that go beyond mere opinions and attitudes, as stress has many health and wellness consequences.

Developing Courageous Research Ideas

“…This approach is labeled inside-in. An example is the examination of tourism-related stress among residents (Jordan, Lesar, and Spencer 2019). While being original and novel, the phenomenon is inherent in and originates from the tourism world.…”

Is Edu-Tourism a Sustainable Option? A Case Study of Residents’ Perceptions

“…Environmental sustainability-this section consisted of nine items and was based on the findings of Choi and Sirakaya [113], Gonzalez et al [94], Gursoy et al [95], Jordan et al [114], Lee and Hsieh [115], and Sroypetch et al [116]. For example, "Edu-tourism causes the increase of waste and pollution," "Edu-tourism contributes to increasing green spaces.…”

Overtourism in Jeju Island: The Influencing Factors and Mediating Role of Quality of Life

“…Overtourism is considered a worldwide phenomenon, especially in tourist attractions of West Europe, often causing anti-tourism movements that affect regional economies (Seraphin, Sheeran, & Pilato, 2018). Representative overtourism areas known as urban tourism destinations like Venice (Italy) and Barcelona (Spain), cities where the quality of life of local residents deteriorates due to crowds of tourists along with serious conflicts or protests between tourists and locals (Avond et al, 2019;Jordan, Lesar, & Spencer, 2019). As a countermeasure to overtourism, the Barcelona administration has banned the construction of new hotels and monitors noise and pollution using SmartCitizen Kits concerning the quality of life for local residents.…”

“…This study classified factors of overtourism into economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors, and derived them by reviewing related prior studies in order to grasp the effects of factors on the quality of life and overtourism perception of local residents (Liu, Sheldon, & Var, 1987;Martín et al, 2018;Muler Gonzalez et al, 2018;Choi et al, 2019;Jordan et al, 2019;Kuščer & Mihalič, 2019). The selected factors are shown in Table 1.…”