Improving Ecotourism Inclusion for People with Disabilities
Community-Based Strategies in Ternate, Indonesia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22357360 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hairudin La Patilaiya (Sebelas Maret University), Ari Probandari (0000-0003-3171-5271, Sebelas Maret University), Ari Natalia Probandari, Hartono Hartono (0000-0002-6091-8548, Sebelas Maret University), Hartono, Sunarto (0000-0002-5849-1805), UNARTO SUNARTO (0000-0003-3023-7183, Sebelas Maret University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Ecohumanism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2752-6798 • E-ISSN: 2752-6801 |
| Publisher | Creative Publishing House (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.62754/joe.v4i2.6619 |
| OpenAlex | W4408498946 |
| Language | EN |
This study examines the effectiveness of a community-based intervention in enhancing public knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward ecotourism accessibility for people with disabilities in Ternate, Indonesia. Grounded in participatory intervention and behavioral change theories, this research addresses public awareness gaps through educational programs and informational materials, aiming to foster more inclusive tourism experiences. Using a quasi-experimental design with a control group, the study involved 287 participants selected via Cluster Random Sampling from a population of 4,964 residents. The intervention was conducted at three major ecotourism destinations in Ternate: Sulamadaha Beach, Tolire Besar Lake, and Batu Angus Geotourism. Findings indicate a statistically significant improvement in community knowledge (N-Gain = 0.31, p
Business · Community integration · Ecotourism · Geography · Physical therapy · Sociology · Tourism · Community-based Tourism Development and Sustainability · Gender Studies · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Strategic Planning and Analysis · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
| Highly cited | No |
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