Digital detox tourism: An Ellulian critique

Gong, Yaqi; Schroeder, Ashley; Plaisance, Patrick Lee

doi:10.1016/j.annals.2023.103646

Cited by 8 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 57 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The present research underscores the practical significance of fostering tourist‐nature relationships to alleviate the risk of decreased wellbeing caused by social isolation due to factors such as pandemic‐related quarantine measures, heightened digital engagement among young adults, and retirement transitions experienced by the ageing populations (Chang et al, 2022; Gong et al, 2023; Li et al, 2024). Consequently, tourism operators are encouraged to create packages that integrate connection with the local community and nature experiences.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 75%

Re‐thinking tourist wellbeing: An integrative model of affiliation with nature and social connections

Chang,

Moyle,

Vada

et al. 2024

Journal of Tourism Research

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Research on positive psychological outcomes of tourism has experienced exponential growth. However, a critical dimension of tourist wellbeing, affiliation, remains underexplored and conceptually underdeveloped. This study draws on 26 in‐depth interviews with international tourists to Fiji to explore the influence of affiliation with nature and social connectedness on tourist wellbeing. Findings demonstrate the integral role of travel companionship, tourist affiliation with nature and connection with local people as critical determinants of positive psychological outcomes. An integrative model across the domains of gaze, practice and reflection is developed to demonstrate how affiliation with nature and social connectedness influence tourist wellbeing. Future research should explore the multi‐sensual character and the therapeutic potential of tourist social encounters and interactions with nature and subsequent implications for tourist wellbeing.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 75%