Open AccessEXAMINATION OF IMPACT OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM PRACTICES ON QUALITY OF LIFE OF DESTINATION COMMUNITIES
Author(s) -
Parikshat Singh Manhas,
Ramjit Singh,
Gyula Fodor,
Sándor Berghauer,
Mudasir Ahmad Mir,
Lóránt Dénes Dávid,
India Kashmir,
Ukraine Tourism
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
geo journal of tourism and geosites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2065-1198
pISSN - 2065-0817
DOI - 10.30892/gtg.362spl17-699
Subject(s) - tourism , structural equation modeling , confirmatory factor analysis , quality of life (healthcare) , exploratory factor analysis , life quality , quality (philosophy) , psychology , business , marketing , medicine , geography , computer science , physical therapy , psychotherapist , philosophy , archaeology , epistemology , machine learning
The study endeavors to find out the perceived impact of Responsible Tourism Practices (RTPs) on destination communities’ Quality of Life (QOL). Besides, the investigation tests the mediating role of community involvement in the relationship between RTPs and QOL. A well-designed questionnaire developed from the existing literature was distributed among the tourist destination residents of Pahalgam, Kashmir Valley, India. In addition, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to validate the EFA findings through AMOSS 22. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) technique was also applied to ascertain the impact of RTPs on QOL. Finally, the mediating role of community involvement was examined and, subsequently, the results were reported. The study’s findings resulted in a significant relationship between RTPs and QOL; thereby, RTPs have a pivotal role in enhancing the QOL of the communities. Furthermore, the investigation revealed that community involvement mediates the relationship between RTPs and QOL. Thus, the study’s achievements suggest that the locals should be involved in tourism activities to enhance the communities’ QOL.