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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.contributor | School of Hotel and Tourism Management | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Leung, Daniel (SHTM) | en_US |
| dc.creator | You, Xunyue | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/14271 | - |
| dc.language | English | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University | en_US |
| dc.rights | All rights reserved | en_US |
| dc.title | Conceptualizing slowness and slow tourism destinations from easterners' perspective | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | The rising global interest in slow tourism signifies a shift in travel behaviors toward more mindful, immersive, and sustainable experiences. While the concept has been extensively theorized in the Western contexts, little is known about how slowness and slow tourism are conceptualized and practiced by travelers with Eastern cultural background. This exploratory study addresses this knowledge gap by developing a theoretical model of slow tourism grounded in the experiences and perspectives of Eastern travelers, with a particular focus on China, Japan, and South Korea. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Guided by three research objectives - (1) to explore the concept of slowness from Eastern travelers' perspective; (2) to identify the push and pull factors influencing their choice of slow tourism and; (3) to examine the characteristics of their preferred slow tourism destinations - this study adopts a qualitative approach. Grounded Theory was employed as the analytical method, and data were collected through in-depth interviews with 21 participants. NVivo 14 software was used to support the three-stage coding process namely open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Findings reveal that the notion of slowness in Eastern contexts is not merely temporal but deeply psychological, relational and spiritual. Slowness is experienced as a state of present-mindedness, immersion, and internal balance, often cultivated through meaningful interaction with people, places, and cultural traditions. Motivational factors include both internal (stress relief, personal growth) and external (authentic local culture, aesthetic landscape) dimensions. Preferred slow tourism destinations are characterized by quietness, cultural richness, walkability, and opportunities for reflection and connection. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | This study contributes a culturally situated framework of slow tourism grounded in Eastern values and worldviews. It expands current theoretical understandings by highlighting culturally contingent meanings of slowness and offers practical insights for destination management organizations seeking to appeal to Eastern slow travelers. Moreover, it demonstrates the applicability of Grounded Theory in cross-cultural tourism research and highlights the importance of incorporating non-Western perspectives in tourism scholarship. | en_US |
| dcterms.extent | xi, 153 pages : color illustrations | en_US |
| dcterms.isPartOf | PolyU Electronic Theses | en_US |
| dcterms.issued | 2025 | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | DHTM | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | All Doctorate | en_US |
| dcterms.LCSH | Tourism -- Social aspects | en_US |
| dcterms.LCSH | Slow life movement | en_US |
| dcterms.LCSH | East and West | en_US |
| dcterms.LCSH | Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations | en_US |
| dcterms.accessRights | restricted access | en_US |
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