Place Attachment as a Multidimensional Construct: A Structural Equation Modelling

Martins, Hugo; Mendonça, João Pedro de Almeida Urbano de Figueira; Oliveira, Aurélio de

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“…This methodological choice is specifically used in exploratory studies and case studies and has been employed since the beginning of the current century [58]. The qualitative methodology as an approach to understanding tourists' perceptions of tourist destinations has been validated by several authors [59,60].…”

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Tourists’ Perception of Tourist Destinations: The Case Study of Nazaré (Portugal)

Teles,

Martins,

Pinheiro

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Although Destination Image is a relevant investigation topic in the literature, few studies pay attention to Destination Image as reflected in tourists’ evaluations and reviews on social networks. Given the importance of social media and the relationship between places and the image of those places, this investigation seeks to analyse visitors’ perceptions of a tourist destination. The village of Nazaré (Portugal) was chosen for the analysis. The purpose was to analyse the perceptions of tourists to this village. Methodologically, a netnographic analysis was carried out considering the comments and evaluations made on the TripAdvisor platform, renowned among tourists. The three main attractions were found, and all the comments were counted (n = 565) over the 6-year period, from January 2018 to March 2023. It was possible to define the visitor profile. A content analysis was carried out that sought to categorise visitors’ perceptions into fourteen categories, namely beach, landscapes, accessibility, recommendations, location, appreciation of the intangible, enjoyment of the experience, emotions, prices, climate, good for a walk, good gastronomy, tourist activity and senses. The contribution of this investigation is to recognise the importance of the village of Nazaré as a tourist destination, centred on the perception of its visitors. Although limited in its scope, this study emphasises the need for tourism promotion agents to focus their initiatives on the creation of immersive experiences and their emotions, as these were two of the categories little mentioned in this study.

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Tourists’ Perception of Tourist Destinations: The Case Study of Nazaré (Portugal)

Teles,

Martins,

Pinheiro

et al. 2024

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“…A positive relationship or tie between an individual and a specific location is known as a place attachment, which has its roots in attachment theory (Williams and Vaske 2003, p. 831). Many scholars have distinguished between place dependency and place identity (Hosany et al 2017;Maricchiolo et al 2021;Son et al 2023;Wan et al 2022) and have typically thought of place attachment as a multifaceted concept (Martins et al 2022). The recognition of place identity and place dependence as the psychological consequences of place attachment serves as the common thread connecting these disparate scholars' points of view (Wan et al 2022).…”

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Sacred Journeys: Exploring Emotional Experiences and Place Attachment in Religious Tourism at Monasteries in Serbia

Obradović

2024

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Religious tourism holds a significant place in travel experiences, particularly at monasteries, where visitors often encounter profound emotional experiences. This study aims to investigate the emotional experiences and place attachment of religious tourism at monasteries in Serbia, utilizing quantitative methods and an online survey approach. Through an online survey administered to visitors of Serbian monasteries, this study seeks to quantify and analyze the emotional experiences and two-dimensional place attachments reported by participants during their sacred journeys. The survey instrument includes measures to understand place attachment through place dependence and place identity, satisfaction, emotional experience, and destination loyalty under one framework. Additionally, demographic variables will be examined to identify potential differences in emotional experiences and place attachment among different visitor groups. The results indicate that place attachment is influenced by emotional experience and satisfaction, which further influences destination loyalty. The findings of this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of the destination loyalty and place attachment aspects of religious tourism at Serbian monasteries, providing valuable insights for tourism management and destination marketing efforts.

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Place Attachment as a Multidimensional Construct: A Structural Equation Modelling

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Tourists’ Perception of Tourist Destinations: The Case Study of Nazaré (Portugal)

Tourists’ Perception of Tourist Destinations: The Case Study of Nazaré (Portugal)

Sacred Journeys: Exploring Emotional Experiences and Place Attachment in Religious Tourism at Monasteries in Serbia

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