Circumstantial impact of contact on social distance

Yilmaz, Semih; Tasci, Asli D.A.

doi:10.1080/14766825.2014.896921

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“…Thus, social environment is a key factor in the perceived cultural distance among Chinese tourists. Consistent with prior studies [31][32][33][34], Social and cultural distance could reduce the travel constraint (cultural and/or social customs, languages, eating habits, etc.). In other words, visiting the same cultural destination reduces the intensity of cultural shock, causing a positive experience [18].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 85%

“…People from more culturally distant places are more or less motivated to travel across the border remains inconclusive. Previous studies have shown that residents' attitudes towards tourists and tourists' behaviors at a destination are directly influenced by the types of contacts and interactions taking place between the two groups as well as the emotional solidarity and social distance between the groups [31][32][33]. Nyaupane et al [34] point out that social distance determined the relational structures, similarities and dissimilarities between travelers of different faiths consuming the same tourism spaces.…”

Section: Cultural Distance Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Evaluating International Tourists’ Perceptions on Cultural Distance and Recreation Demand

Lee

Chen

Liou³

et al. 2018

Sustainability

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This study employed the travel cost method (TCM) to establish the on-site Poisson model to measure differences in the recreation benefits of Chinese inbound tourists based on the identified cultural distance clusters. Four clusters among the extracted factors of delineated perceptions on cultural distance were identified through the cluster analysis. This study finds that: (1) among four identified cognitive factors of the cultural distance, “social environment” and “personal relationship” were found to be more important than “living arrangement” and “verbal communication” factors; (2) the four cultural distance clusters differ significantly in terms of perceptions on the cultural distance; (3) the economic benefits of culture and heritage tourism ranged between US$4733 to US$6740 for average annual Chinese visitor numbers to Taiwan; (4) the “similar living habits” cluster had higher recreation benefits than the other three cultural distance clusters. The government and travel industries should pay attention to target segments in order to enhance the cultural heritage experience, by delivering an appropriate quality of service to match visitors’ needs and living habits, which in turn, impacts their revisit intent.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 85%

Section: Cultural Distance Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating International Tourists’ Perceptions on Cultural Distance and Recreation Demand

Lee

Chen

Liou³

et al. 2018

Sustainability

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“…It was found that tourists who used the internet as the primary information source about the host community did not differ significantly in their perception of social distance, compared to those using other information sources, even previous visit experiences. In a similar context, Yilmaz and Tasci (2015) reported that the perceived social distance towards people in Turkey was significantly reduced as a result of various forms of contact.…”

Section: Place Attachment and Social Distancementioning

confidence: 93%

The Influence of Place Attachment on Social Distance: Examining Mediating Effects of Emotional Solidarity and the Moderating Role of Interaction

Aleshinloye

Ribeiro

et al. 2019

Journal of Travel Research

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Building on common identity theory and intergroup contact theory, this study sought to further understanding of people–place relationships by developing a holistic theoretical model to scrutinize place attachment as an antecedent of social distance, mediated by emotional solidarity and moderated by frequency of contact between tourists and residents. Visitor data analyzed with SEM revealed that place dependence is a significant predictor of social distance given it affects affinity positively and avoidance negatively, both of which are mediated by the three dimensions of emotional solidarity. Furthermore, the mediated relationships (via emotional solidarity) between place attachment and social distance vary by level of visitors’ frequency of interaction with residents. This study expands current theorization by examining the merits of emotional solidarity as an affective link in a tourist cognitive-behavioral model. From a practical standpoint, DMOs need to understand these construct linkages and include residents in their marketing strategies to increase repeat visitation.

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“…Later work has supported these findings; for example, Sinkovics and Penz () found that residents in Austria were more reluctant to engage with more socially distant tourists (Japanese) than with culturally similar tourists (German). Yilmaz and Tasci () found increased contact (previous visits and friendships, e.g.) to have a positive effect on host–guest relationships by decreasing perceived social distance.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A few tourism studies have examined social distance as an explanatory factor in understanding and explaining the attitudes between tourists and host communities (Sinkovics & Penz, 2009;Tasci, 2009;Thyne, Lawson, & Todd, 2006;Woosnam & Lee, 2011;Yilmaz & Tasci, 2015). For example, a social distance questionnaire building on Bogardus' (1933) multi-item, multidimensional "Social-Distance-Scale" was developed and applied in a tourism context by Thyne and Lawson (2001).…”

Section: Social Distancementioning

confidence: 99%

Resident perceptions of tourism: The role of social distance

Thyne

Watkins

Yoshida

2017

Journal of Tourism Research

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The past 10 years has seen dramatic growth in international visitor numbers to Japan. Our research investigates Japanese host community perceptions of tourism development, specifically the impact that social distance has on these perceptions. Results from host residents (n = 1,569) confirmed significant differences in perceived social distance between visitor nationalities. Regression analyses reveal social distance to have a more significant influence on host perceptions towards tourism and its development than host attributes identified in earlier studies. Strategies and tactics for alleviating social distance are discussed, and implications are drawn for Japan's future development as a sustained successful tourism destination.

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Circumstantial impact of contact on social distance

Cited by 49 publications

References 14 publications

Evaluating International Tourists’ Perceptions on Cultural Distance and Recreation Demand

Evaluating International Tourists’ Perceptions on Cultural Distance and Recreation Demand

The Influence of Place Attachment on Social Distance: Examining Mediating Effects of Emotional Solidarity and the Moderating Role of Interaction

Resident perceptions of tourism: The role of social distance

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