Bo Wendy Gao
Biographic Data
| ID | 3447667 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bo Wendy Gao |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bo Wendy |
| FAMILY NAME | Gao |
| SIGNATURE | GAO B W |
| AFFILIATIONS | City University of Macau |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9590-1618 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Beyond authenticity: Scale development and validation for virtual authenticity
The emergence of IT-based experiences makes the initial perception of authenticity inadequate to explain the perceived authenticity of virtual reality-based tourism. The aim of the study was to develop a scale of virtual authenticity to measure the authenticity of tourism experiences through virtual reality. Four dimensions of virtual authenticity were formulated and validated during the development of the scale. This study provides both a theore…
Conflict and Coordination Mechanisms in Family Travel
The existing literature reveals a lack of research on conflict and coordination mechanisms in family travel. This study extends generational theory by qualitatively examining real travel experiences among three-generation Chinese families. The findings identify conflicts arising from differences in perspectives, decision-making, preferences, and health concerns. These conflicts are managed through five coordination mechanisms: compartmentalized c…
The Effects of Serious Leisure Involvement on Subjective Well-Being and Successful Aging: A Case Study of Young-Old Participants in Chinese Seniors' Universities
China is the only country with more than 200 million people aged 60 years and above. The Chinese government considers seniors' universities to be an important form of leisure in which older people spend their free time. To explore the benefits of this education-oriented form of serious leisure, this study investigates the concept of successful aging and tests the effect of serious leisure involvement in seniors' universities on the subjective wel…
A mathematical model for tourism potential assessment
Phantasmal destination
Phantasmal destination
The Effects of Serious Leisure Involvement on Subjective Well-Being and Successful Aging: A Case Study of Young-Old Participants in Chinese Seniors' Universities
China is the only country with more than 200 million people aged 60 years and above. The Chinese government considers seniors' universities to be an important form of leisure in which older people spend their free time. To explore the benefits of this education-oriented form of serious leisure, this study investigates the concept of successful aging and tests the effect of serious leisure involvement in seniors' universities on the subjective wel…
A mathematical model for tourism potential assessment
Phantasmal destination
A mathematical model for tourism potential assessment
The Effects of Serious Leisure Involvement on Subjective Well-Being and Successful Aging: A Case Study of Young-Old Participants in Chinese Seniors' Universities
China is the only country with more than 200 million people aged 60 years and above. The Chinese government considers seniors' universities to be an important form of leisure in which older people spend their free time. To explore the benefits of this education-oriented form of serious leisure, this study investigates the concept of successful aging and tests the effect of serious leisure involvement in seniors' universities on the subjective wel…
Beyond authenticity: Scale development and validation for virtual authenticity
The emergence of IT-based experiences makes the initial perception of authenticity inadequate to explain the perceived authenticity of virtual reality-based tourism. The aim of the study was to develop a scale of virtual authenticity to measure the authenticity of tourism experiences through virtual reality. Four dimensions of virtual authenticity were formulated and validated during the development of the scale. This study provides both a theore…
Conflict and Coordination Mechanisms in Family Travel
The existing literature reveals a lack of research on conflict and coordination mechanisms in family travel. This study extends generational theory by qualitatively examining real travel experiences among three-generation Chinese families. The findings identify conflicts arising from differences in perspectives, decision-making, preferences, and health concerns. These conflicts are managed through five coordination mechanisms: compartmentalized c…
Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (4 works) · Geography (3 works) · Tourism (3 works) · China (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Advertising (1 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (1 works) · Archaeology (1 works) · Art (1 works) · Business (1 works)