Effects of Tourism on Local Residents? Quality of Life, Happiness and Life Satisfaction: Moderating Role of the COVID-19 Risk Perceptions

Autor: ÇALISKAN, UGUR, Gursoy, Dogan, ozer, ozgur, Chi, Oscar Hengxuan
Přispěvatelé: MÜ, Turizm Fakültesi, Turizm İşletmeciliği Bölümü, Çalışkan, Uğur
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Popis: This study examines the effects of tourism on local residents' quality of life, happiness and life satisfaction. It also examines how locals' perceptions of the level of risk the COVID-19 pandemic poses on a destination moderates those effects utilizing data collected from residents of a mature tourism destination. The results suggest that economic benefits have significant influence on happiness while environmental and socio-cultural benefits influence quality of life perceptions. Findings also indicate a moderating effect of COVID-19 risk perceptions in the relationship between tourism and happiness and quality of life. These findings suggest that the perceived risk of COVID-19 pandemic on the destination affects individuals' both affective and cognitive evaluations; therefore, it serves as an effective factor in decision-making.
Databáze: OpenAIRE