Genealogical Tourism: A Phenomenological Examination

Santos, Carla Almeida; Yan, Grace

doi:10.1177/0047287509332308

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“…As such, phenomenology is a philosophical line of thought and research methodology that deals with the examination and the meanings of specific phenomena as they are experienced and perceived (Santos and Yan, 2010) and may not be directly understood in surface responses (Goulding, 2004). According to van Manen (2007, p.11): 'phenomenology is a project of sober reflection on the lived experience of human existence'.…”

Section: Theoretical Streams and Tenets Of Phenomenologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Contextualizing phenomenology in event management research

Ziakas

Boukas

2014

International Journal of Event and Festival Management

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Purpose: Although the core phenomenon of events is the experiences and the meanings attached to them, there is limited management research on the experiential, existential and ontological dimensions of events. Phenomenology provides a sound philosophical framework for studying the multifaceted dimensions of experiences and associated meanings of events. However, quite surprisingly, phenomenology has not yet been systematically applied on the event management field. This conceptual paper aims to introduce phenomenology to the study of events, demonstrate its value for the field and encourage as well as guide its application on event management research.Design/methodology/approach: A review and synthesis of the main phenomenological streams of thought was undertaken in order to develop a research paradigm for the application of phenomenology on the event management field.Findings: The paper explains why phenomenology is needed in the study of events and their management, its conceptual underpinnings and streams of thought and finally suggests a research framework for conducting phenomenological studies in event management.Research limitations/implications: The consequences of the phenomenological perspective are delineated for explaining how the study of event meanings and experiences can be undertaken from this perspective. The limitations of phenomenology are noted such as the emphasis on 'lifeworld' subjectivity and subsequent difficulty to claim the generalizability of research findings.Practical implications: The suggested research framework can guide future event management research on how to apply phenomenology to the study of event experiences and meanings. On this basis, practitioners can get insight regarding how to develop and design events that optimize the perceived experiences of attendees.Originality/value: While the experiential paradigm and the phenomenological turn have been spread across many disciplines emphasizing the essence of lived experiences in a variety of human interactions and exchanges, the event management field lags behind. This is unfortunate and has to be addressed as the experiences and meanings shape the essence of events. Therefore, this conceptual paper hopes to inspire, encourage and guide event management researchers to embrace and apply the phenomenological perspective on their future research endeavors, which can profitably complement and expand the predominant research paradigms in the field.

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Section: Theoretical Streams and Tenets Of Phenomenologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Contextualizing phenomenology in event management research

Ziakas

Boukas

2014

International Journal of Event and Festival Management

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“…Phenomenology is a philosophical movement and research methodology that deals with the examination and the meanings of specific phenomena as they are experienced and perceived (Santos & Yan, 2010). Phenomenology deals with studying the experience from the view of the individual, while the phenomenological methods are based in a paradigm of personal knowledge and subjectivity, and pay attention to the significance of personal standpoint and interpretation (Lester, 1999).…”

Section: Phenomenology and Consumer Researchmentioning

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“…The phenomenological perspective has been effectively applied on the fields of marketing and consumer research (e.g., Churchill & Wertz, 1985;Goulding, 2004;Thompson, 1997Thompson, , 1998, while in the tourism realm it is not widely utilized even though it can be a significant tool for understanding tourists' experiences as a number of studies aptly demonstrates (Andriotis, 2009;Hayllar & Griffin, 2005;Li, 2000;Masberg & Silverman, 1996;Noy, 2008;Santos & Yan, 2010;Uriely, Yonay, & Simchai, 2002). More surprisingly, phenomenological studies are sparse on the field of events despite their ostensible potential to uncover layers of meaning in the experiences of event attendees.…”

Section: Phenomenology and Consumer Researchmentioning

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Extracting meanings of event tourist experiences: A phenomenological exploration of Limassol carnival

Ziakas

Boukas

2013

Journal of Destination Marketing & Management

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The common examination of the event and tourism experience can reveal the attached meanings that exemplify the valued characteristics of a destination in the perceptions of tourists. From this standpoint, this study employed a phenomenological approach conducting eight unstructured interviews to explore the experience and assigned meanings of tourists who attended the carnival in Limassol, Cyprus. Results indicate that the meanings of tourist experiences in the carnival were extracted as continuously evolving products shaped by the interaction of two interrelated dramaturgical states, namely the generalized sociality and perceived community metamorphosis, and the interfering dimension of obstruction referring to organizational aspects constraining the tourist experience. The findings of this exploratory phenomenological study bring into the fore the need for more effectively incorporating events into a destination's product mix by designing experiences that leverage event meanings in synergy with unique destination features, thereby enhancing their impact on tourists. On these grounds, it is argued that the phenomenological perspective applied on the study of event tourism can enable destination marketing and management to develop a joint framework for cross-leveraging events and destination assets, hence, synergistically optimizing both social and tourism ends for host destinations. To this end, the study highlights the need for future research to start exploring systematically the relationship between the meanings of tourist experiences and the characteristics of a destination's product mix.

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“…Genealogical tourism to trace one"s family history is a growing business, with people taking trips to visit ancestral lands, as well as to visit genealogical libraries for research purposes (Santos and Yan 2010). Santos and Yan postulate that "…by fashioning group distinctiveness and drawing on ancestry, one is able to rescue one"s individuality," a commodity that is being eroded in modern society (Santos and Yan 2010).…”

Section: Public Perceptions About the Application Of Genetics In Non mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Santos and Yan postulate that "…by fashioning group distinctiveness and drawing on ancestry, one is able to rescue one"s individuality," a commodity that is being eroded in modern society (Santos and Yan 2010). This sense of individuality goes one step further with the introduction of genetic testing.…”

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Population biobanks and returning individual research results: mission impossible or new directions?

Wallace

Kent

2011

Hum Genet

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Historically, large-scale longitudinal genomic research studies have not returned individual research results to their participants, as these studies are not intended to find clinically significant information for individuals, but to produce "generalisable" knowledge for future research. However, this stance is now changing. Commentators now argue that there is an ethical imperative to return clinically significant results and individuals are now expressing a desire to have them. This shift reflects societal changes, such as the rise of social networking and an increased desire to participate in medical decision-making, as well as a greater awareness of genetic information and the increasing ability of clinicians to use this information in healthcare treatment. This paper will discuss the changes that have prompted genomic research studies to reconsider their position and presents examples of projects that are actively engaged in returning individual research results.

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Genealogical Tourism: A Phenomenological Examination

Cited by 107 publications

References 37 publications

Contextualizing phenomenology in event management research

Contextualizing phenomenology in event management research

Extracting meanings of event tourist experiences: A phenomenological exploration of Limassol carnival

Population biobanks and returning individual research results: mission impossible or new directions?

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