Humphreys, C. 2014. Understanding how sporting characteristics and behaviours influence destination selection: a grounded theory study of golf tourism. Journal of Sport and Tourism. 19 (1), pp. 29-54. https://doi.org/10.1080/14775085.2014.981569
| Title | Understanding how sporting characteristics and behaviours influence destination selection: a grounded theory study of golf tourism |
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| Authors | Humphreys, C. |
| Abstract | Sports tourism has received growing attention in academic research over the past two decades (Weed and Bull, 2009, Gibson, 2005) but greater understanding of the consumer is needed, particularly the factors influencing decisions to include sport as part of a leisure trip. This paper provides, through a focus on the sport of golf, insight into the characteristics of the sports tourist and how sports tourist behaviours influence the selection of locations deemed suitable for sports participation. This qualitative research employs a grounded theory methodology, underpinned by a constructivist epistemology, to evaluate twenty-six in-depth interviews with golf tourists. |
| Keywords | Golf, sports tourism grounded theory. strands, spheres of influence |
| Journal | Journal of Sport and Tourism |
| Journal citation | 19 (1), pp. 29-54 |
| ISSN | 1477-5085 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Accepted author manuscript | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/14775085.2014.981569 |
| Publication dates | |
| Published | 24 Nov 2014 |