Factors influencing university students in conducting ecotourism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19554261 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Javier A Sánchez-Torres (0000-0002-8217-2177, Universidad de Medellín), Yuri Lorene Hernández Fernández (0000-0002-4738-4182, Universidad de Medellín), Carolina Perlaza Lopera (0000-0001-5974-3413, Universidad de Medellín) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 82-95 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Tourism Futures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2055-5911 • E-ISSN: 2055-592X |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/jtf-09-2020-0139 |
| OpenAlex | W4317660677 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 49 |
Purpose This study examines the factors that influence the ecotourist behavior of university students. The understanding of what motivates these students can inform future suggestions for strategies and actions in ecotourism. Design/methodology/approach The study was applied to university students of the University of Medellín, Colombia. It was an exploratory empirical study that surveyed a total of 696 students. Findings The results show that students with a positive attitude toward ecology tend to be interested in nature-related activities, therefore generating an intention to engage in ecotourism. The authors found that those who view ecotourism as an activity that promotes fun and happiness tend to engage more frequently in these activities. Originality/value This study is of great interest for research in motivational theory, specifically the analysis of personality profiles and how these relate to specific tourism behaviors. The findings of this study strongly suggest that those interested in the management and development of ecotourism should establish practices and programs that consider factors such as tourist segmentation, effective communication of the positive qualities of ecotourism and environmental stewardship involved in these activities
Business · Economic shortage · Ecotourism · Empirical research · Exploratory research · Geography · Happiness · Nature tourism · Originality · Personality · Social science · Sociology · Sustainability · Tourism · Computer Science · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Environmental Sustainability in Business · Psychology · Social Psychology · Ecology · Marketing
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |