The Influence of Enduring Involvement on Tragedy-Related Tourism Experiences

Eun-Jung Kang; Timothy J Lee; Ji-Sook Han

doi:10.1177/0047287517712477

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The Influence of Enduring Involvement on Tragedy-Related Tourism Experiences

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The Influence of Enduring Involvement on Tragedy-Related Tourism Experiences

Eun-Jung Kang, Timothy J Lee and Ji-Sook Han

Journal of Travel Research, Vol.57(5), pp.658-670

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0047287517712477

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Abstract

enduring involvement

benefit

visitor experience

tragedy-related tourism

heritage experience

This study examines the effect of enduring involvement (EI) on visitor experiences, including the benefit gained, in the context of tragedy-related tourism in South Korea. It also scrutinizes an important visitor characteristic of tragedy-related tourism experiences: "connection to the site or the tragic event." Semi-structured interviews were conducted across three key informant groups: Jeju Islanders with some connection to the incident; Jeju Islanders with no connection to the incident; and non-Jeju Islanders. These data were used to form the basis of an analysis that indicates that the level of enduring involvement is related to the benefit gained from tragedy-related tourism or dark tourism experiences. Enduring involvement differs significantly by age, place of origin, and education level, although not by gender. The findings are informative for the effective development and management of tragic heritage tourism products and attractions in terms of segmentation of visitors, and for the understanding of visitor behaviors.

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Title: The Influence of Enduring Involvement on Tragedy-Related Tourism Experiences
Authors: Eun-Jung Kang (Author) - Jeju National University, South Korea
Timothy J Lee (Author) - Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
Ji-Sook Han (Author) - Navi Wellness Tourism Research and Development, South Korea
Publication details: Journal of Travel Research, Vol.57(5), pp.658-670
Publisher: Sage Publications Inc.
Date published: 2018
DOI: 10.1177/0047287517712477
ISSN: 0047-2875
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451371302621
Output Type: Journal article

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