A longitudinal study of residents' attitudes toward tourism development

Deepening the understanding of residents' attitudes and related influencing factors is integral to tourism destinations' long-term sustainable development. Given the transitional nature of residents' attitudes, longitudinal research on the topic - despite having been recommended - rem...

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Published in:Current issues in tourism 2021-12, Vol.24 (23), p.3309-3323
Main Authors: Liang, Zengxian, Luo, Hui, Bao, Jigang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
attitude
Attitudes
Geopark
Impact analysis
Longitudinal studies
longitudinal study
Mountains
multiple discrepancies theory
Quality of life
quality of life (QOL)
satisfaction
subjective well-being (SWB)
Sustainable development
Tourism
Tourism development
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Summary:Deepening the understanding of residents' attitudes and related influencing factors is integral to tourism destinations' long-term sustainable development. Given the transitional nature of residents' attitudes, longitudinal research on the topic - despite having been recommended - remains lacking. This study applied a longitudinal design over a 4-year period to assess the effects of residents' satisfaction with tourism development and quality of life (QOL) on their attitudes toward tourism development. The study used a sample of tourism communities within China's Yuntai Mountain area, a mature and stable destination with a relatively independent and closed economic system. Results reflected a significant and positive impact of residents' satisfaction with tourism development on their attitudes toward such development; however, the mediating effect of QOL between residents' satisfaction and their attitudes was weak and not significant throughout the study period. These findings enrich the literature by re-examining residents' attitudes and associated influencing factors over time. Targeted strategies are recommended to help local governors and policymakers engender greater resident support for tourism.
ISSN:1368-3500
1747-7603
DOI:10.1080/13683500.2021.1874314