Host gazes from an Islamic island: challenging homogeneous resident perception orthodoxies

Young, Tamara; Reindrawati, Dian Yulie; Lyons, Kevin; Johnson, Patricia

doi:10.1080/14616688.2020.1733067

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“…Most research concerning host perceptions and attitudes deploys a quantitative framework based on large-scale surveys (Sharpley, 2014), prompting Deery et al (2012), Hateftabar andChapuis (2020), andYoung et al (2020) to call for more qualitative studies enabling a deeper understanding of the diverse realities and perspectives of host communities. The current research utilised a qualitative approach.…”

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“…SET can also support an assessment of how the exchange differs depending on community members' relationship with research tourists (Mitchell et al, 2012). Finally, a qualitative research design can allow a holistic comprehension of host communities' realities and viewpoints (Young et al, 2020). Smith (1977), in her pioneering work, introduced the term 'host-guest interaction' and stated that 'positive local sanctions' were an essential foundation for tourism.…”

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“…Therefore, it becomes crucial to understand local perceptions and attitudes for minimising friction between hosts and visitors (research tourists in our context; Zhang et al, 2006). Consequently, the host-guest relationship needs a stronger focus on the host's perspective (Young et al, 2020). However, research in tourism studies focussing on local community perceptions tends to neglect the viewpoints of non-Western residents, especially those in remote island locations (Young et al, 2020).…”

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“…Consequently, the host-guest relationship needs a stronger focus on the host's perspective (Young et al, 2020). However, research in tourism studies focussing on local community perceptions tends to neglect the viewpoints of non-Western residents, especially those in remote island locations (Young et al, 2020).…”

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Conceptualising local perceptions of research‐related tourism in an indigenous village in Fiji

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Stephenson

2023

Journal of Tourism Research

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Despite increasing academic interest concerning host perceptions of tourists and tourism, local perceptions of research tourists—whether this includes students, consultants, scientists, or volunteers—have attracted little attention. The study conceptualises and examines perceptions of Research‐related Tourism (RrT) in the context of an indigenous Fijian village. Qualitative research was conducted, involving talanoa, observations and semi‐structured interviews. An inductive and thematic approach was employed to analyse data, where research findings reveal the socio‐economic and environmental benefits of RrT for the host community: increased income, enhanced infrastructure, and improved quality of life. Findings also indicate negative impacts: unequal benefit sharing, lack of reciprocity between hosts and research tourists, and lack of transparency in developing and managing RrT. Moreover, the results indicate the formation of a hierarchisation of RrT types, helping to further conceptualise tourism impacts. Finally, recommendations are developed to advance appropriate forms of research tourism that benefit the community.

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