Examining stress relief benefits of tourism experiences: a study of american workers

• Autores: Chun-Chu Chen
• Localización: Tourism analysis, ISSN 1083-5423, Vol. 23, Nº. 3, 2018, págs. 421-426
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This research examines the stress relief benefits of tourism experiences. Derived from a sample of 563 American workers, the study results show that being able to control what to do, feeling relaxed and detached from work demands, and participating in activities that provide challenging experiences and learning opportunities during a leisure trip would lead to greater life satisfaction after the trip. It is also found that individuals who perceive travel as more important are more likely to have experiences associated with stress relief during the trip. These findings provide important insights into the link between tourism and well-being