Beyond the Challenges: Exploring the Influence of Travel Constraints on Family Travel Dynamics With Young Children DOI
Saerom Wang, Tae‐Hwan Yoon

International Journal of Tourism Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27(2)

Published: March 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Family travel, especially with young children, represents a burgeoning segment in the global tourism industry, offering unparalleled opportunities for familial bonding and personal growth. However, this form of travel presents distinct challenges, predominantly stemming from perceived constraints. This study delves into complex interplay between these constraints their psychological impacts, specifically focusing on how they foster learned helplessness, shape attitudes, drive avoidance intentions. By examining four dimensions constraints—interpersonal, interactional, intrinsic, structural—the research highlights critical role internal factors, such as emotional stress interactional dynamics, intensifying helplessness. Furthermore, identifies that significantly dampen while helplessness intensifies avoidance. Ultimately, findings underscore need strategic interventions to mitigate barriers, thereby enhancing inclusivity enriching potential family experiences.

Language: Английский

Research methods for aging populations in tourism and hospitality: a systematic review and critical reflection DOI
Fangli Hu, Jun Wen

Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

Purpose This study aims to systematically review and critically assess research methods for studying aging populations in tourism hospitality. It identifies gaps provides recommendations advancing methodological innovation response emerging agendas. Design/methodology/approach Following Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a systematic of existing literature on Searches were performed major databases, including Scopus Web Science, collect peer-reviewed, English articles published Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)-indexed hospitality journals from 1965 2025. The methodologies employed the selected studies thoroughly analyzed. Findings A total 184 included final analysis. revealed that current predominantly rely surveys interviews, with limited diversity. Gaps identified, conceptual model was proposed advance cross-disciplinary integration foster innovative could more comprehensively capture complexities senior tourists, particularly those health conditions. Originality/value paper is likely first synthesize within this specific context, outlining path forward researchers adopt innovative, multidisciplinary approaches. lays foundation future empirical investigations into behaviors experiences as well potential role promoting healthy aging. Additionally, it valuable insights marketing practitioners better accommodate growing segment.

Language: Английский

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Revitalizing tourism research DOI
Ralf Buckley, Metin Kozak, Jun Wen

et al.

Annals of Tourism Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 112, P. 103946 - 103946

Published: March 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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Beyond the Challenges: Exploring the Influence of Travel Constraints on Family Travel Dynamics With Young Children DOI
Saerom Wang, Tae‐Hwan Yoon

International Journal of Tourism Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27(2)

Published: March 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Family travel, especially with young children, represents a burgeoning segment in the global tourism industry, offering unparalleled opportunities for familial bonding and personal growth. However, this form of travel presents distinct challenges, predominantly stemming from perceived constraints. This study delves into complex interplay between these constraints their psychological impacts, specifically focusing on how they foster learned helplessness, shape attitudes, drive avoidance intentions. By examining four dimensions constraints—interpersonal, interactional, intrinsic, structural—the research highlights critical role internal factors, such as emotional stress interactional dynamics, intensifying helplessness. Furthermore, identifies that significantly dampen while helplessness intensifies avoidance. Ultimately, findings underscore need strategic interventions to mitigate barriers, thereby enhancing inclusivity enriching potential family experiences.

Language: Английский

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