Evaluating the perceived social impacts of hosting large-scale sport tourism events: Scale development and validation

Kim, Wonyoung; Jun, Ho Mun; Walker, Matthew C.; Drane, Dan

doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2014.10.015

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“…terrorism. The findings concur with a study by Kim et al (2015) where negative impacts have been reported.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…This is because it has been argued that psychological impacts need separate considerations from social impacts (Gibson, 1998;Ritchie and Aitken, 1985) whereas others argue that sociopsychological attitudes are inseparable (Kim et al, 2015). This is an exploratory study.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is because sports tourism produces both positive and negative economic and socio-psychological impacts. However, emphasis has been placed on the economic impacts and little interest has been placed on the intangible social impacts (Kim et al 2015). Some research has suggested that sports tourism have psychological benefits beyond economic gains (Crompton 2004).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While evaluating economic impact of sports tourism remains a central concern for sports tourism researchers, it is equally important to evaluate social impacts of sports tourism (Kim et al 2015). Therefore, it is important to understand the balance between economic and social goals of sports tourism (Kim and Petrick, 2005).…”

Section: Sports Tourism and Devolutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Source: Kim et al (2015) Two thousand and five hundred questionnaires were issued within Machakos town and its environs. One thousand two hundred and forty six questionnaires were filled and returned.…”

Section: Fig 1: Proposed Model Of the Scale Of Perceived Social Impactsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sports Tourism and Perceived Socio-Economic Impact in Kenya: The Case of Machakos County

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Purpose -Smaller events have been favoured by many commentators in sports research because mega events have been criticised for failing to have an aggregate positive advantage to local communities, especially in developing countries. On 4 th August 2010 Kenya promulgated a new constitution which paved the way for a federal system of government. After three years into this new system of governance, most county governments have embarked on developing sports facilities and promoting sporting events in their respective counties. Machakos County is viewed as a model county that has invested remarkably in sports and recreation facilities which have attracted major sporting activities to this new sports destination. This research intends to evaluate the role of devolution in promoting sports tourism in Kenya and how sports tourism has contributed to social economic development in the region. Design/methodology/approach -A survey was undertaken with a case study of Machakos County. Both secondary and primary data were collected and analysed. Follow up interviews and focused groups were also included as rich data sources in exploring the host community's perception on social impacts related to sports tourism development in Machakos. Findings -Sports tourism has both positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts include: Infrastructure and Urban development; economic benefits; community consolidation; Socialcultural exchange; Community visibility and image enhancement; Knowledge and entertainment. Negative impacts include: Economic costs; Traffic problems; Security risks; Environmental concerns and Social conflicts. This case also highlights the role of devolution in sports tourism development and how it has helped cushioning Kenya's tourism sector from declining international tourist arrivals. Challenges of sports tourism development and event management are discussed. A number of recommendations are made.

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“…terrorism. The findings concur with a study by Kim et al (2015) where negative impacts have been reported.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Onmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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You're welcome? Hong Kong's attitude towards the Individual Visit Scheme

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This paper used a mixed-method approach, combining cluster analysis and memberchecking interviews to understand Hong Kong residents' attitudes towards the Individual Visit Scheme policy for mainland Chinese tourists. Three distinct clusters were identified, which grew significantly more positive with advancing age and higher income levels of the respondents. Interviews showed that these two factors substantially position residents' attitude towards the Individual Visit Scheme through social exchange and social representations. Younger, lower income Hong Kongers tended to rely largely on social representations, such as values and preconceptions, whereas older and higher income earning residents were found to build more widely upon more rational social exchange principles.

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Cross‐border infrastructural development and residents' perceived tourism impacts: A case of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor

Nazneen

Din

2019

Journal of Tourism Research

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Drawing on social exchange theory, Butler's tourism area life cycle model, and previous literature, this study empirically tests direct and indirect relationships among perceived impacts of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructural development, perceived tourism impacts, and support for tourism development. Using a sample of 800 questionnaires in structural equation modeling, the tested model explores that perceived impacts of CPEC infrastructural development as an antecedent, directly and indirectly influences residents' support for tourism development.However, contrary to our predictions, the study finding indicates a positive relationship between perceived tourism costs and support for tourism development. This relationship addressed that residents are more likely to support tourism even if tourism costs outweigh the benefits. KEYWORDS Butler's tourism area life cycle (TALC) model, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), infrastructural development, mediation effect, perceived tourism impact, social exchange theory (SET)

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Evaluating the perceived social impacts of hosting large-scale sport tourism events: Scale development and validation

Cited by 302 publications

References 65 publications

Sports Tourism and Perceived Socio-Economic Impact in Kenya: The Case of Machakos County

Sports Tourism and Perceived Socio-Economic Impact in Kenya: The Case of Machakos County

You're welcome? Hong Kong's attitude towards the Individual Visit Scheme

Cross‐border infrastructural development and residents' perceived tourism impacts: A case of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor

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