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Exploring the therapeutic potential of long-term virtual tourism

Empowering tourists on the path to depression recovery

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ID11442080
AuthorsLina Zhong (0000-0001-7802-1563, Beijing International Studies University), Zongqi Xu (0000-0002-3993-7234, Beijing International Studies University, corresponding author), Xiaonan Li (0000-0002-3033-3119, City University of Macau), Robin Law (0000-0001-7199-3757, University of Macau), Yaojun Wang (0009-0007-6475-8450, Beijing International Studies University), Mengyao Zhu (0000-0001-7101-5646, Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Year2025
Volume111
Pages105221
Publication date2025-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTourism Management (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0261-5177 • E-ISSN: 1879-3193
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.tourman.2025.105221
OpenAlexW4410765644
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited77

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