Journal article
Commensality research in commercial hospitality: A systematic review
International Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol.117, pp.1-10
2024
Abstract
As socialities evolve in the digital world, the appositeness of various established concepts in fields like hospitality research can be challenged. This paper explores one of such concept, commensality, a form of sociality that is familiar and conventional in food and beverage venues like restaurants. This first systematic review on the topic positions the notion within commercial hospitality-related research, with findings suggesting a lack of common lexicon and theoretical underpinnings. Commensal practices are frequently used to create contrast with practices like solo dining, while its most common instances in hospitality venues are implicitly oversimplified and their benefits overstated. With both practical and theoretical implications in mind, we call for scholars to contribute towards a more critical and unified conceptualization of commensal practices in commercial hospitality contexts.
Details
- Title
- Commensality research in commercial hospitality: A systematic review
- Authors
- Olivier Oren (Corresponding Author) - Griffith UniversityCharles Arcodia - Griffith Univ, Nathan, AustraliaRichard N. S. Robinson - The University of QueenslandMargarida Abreu Novais - Griffith University
- Publication details
- International Journal of Hospitality Management, Vol.117, pp.1-10
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ijhm.2023.103663
- ISSN
- 1873-4693
- Copyright note
- © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- Data Availability
- Data will be made available on request.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991246797802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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