Relieving xenophobia through fostering resident self-affirmation

The role of identification and collective self-esteem in developing sustainable tourism

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ID21699119
AuthorsMinjung Shin (0000-0002-5539-0363, University of Houston, corresponding author), Yoon Koh (0000-0002-0213-0082, University of Houston)
Year2026
Volume29
Issue5
Pages826-830
Publication date2026-03-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCurrent Issues in Tourism (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-3500 • E-ISSN: 1747-7603
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13683500.2024.2440810
OpenAlexW4405333797
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited15

Xenophobia (i.e. fear of foreigners) can threaten the tourism industry and communal interactions between residents and travellers. However, the limited research examining the phenomenon has focused on the negative association between xenophobia and tourists’ visit intention, leaving a research void on exploring how to mitigate xenophobia. Thus, this study focuses on residents’ standpoints, specifically proposing that residents’ identification and collective self-esteem towards the city increase residents’ welcoming attitude toward foreign travellers. The findings of this research suggest that tourism policies must consider the goodwill of the locals to foster inclusive and sustainable tourism

Business · Hospitality · Political science · Public relations · Racism · Self-esteem · Sociology · Tourism · Xenophobia · Cultural Differences and Values · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Gender Studies · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology

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