The problem of motivation in understanding the demand for leisure day visits

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Abstract

Motivation for leisure travel has been an equivocal aspect of the study of leisure travel. Psychological theory has been useful providing conceptions of tourism motivation based on drives and needs, however, operational problems occur using attitude constructs which have varying degrees of predictive ability. This paper offers an alternative approach to the problems of motivation, taking a phenomenological approach to the issues, using ethno-methodological techniques in a logical, sociologically grounded analysis of conversational interview data.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)107-113
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Travel and Tourism Marketing
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2001

Keywords

  • Ethno-methodological technique
  • Leisure
  • Motivation
  • Travel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
  • Marketing

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