Influence of sociodemographic characteristics on perception of tourism development impact

Ilinka  Stojković; Jelena Tepavčević; Ivana Blešić; Milan Ivkov; Viktorija Šimon

doi:10.5937/ejae17-26800

Ilinka Stojković University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management
Jelena Tepavčević PMF
Ivana Blešić University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management
Milan Ivkov University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management
Viktorija Šimon University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/ejae17-26800

Keywords: Sirnićka Župa, residents, tourism development, tourism impacts, sociodemographic characteristics

Abstract

Residents play an important role in the process of destination development, but a supportive attitude in regard to tourism is key to the success of the destination. Various authors have examined residents’ attitudes towards the impacts of tourism development from different points of view. This paper aimed to investigate the impacts of sociodemographic characteristics of locals on their attitudes towards tourism development. The study was conducted on the territory of Sirnićka Župa, in the municipality of Štrpce. A total of 94 respondents were included in the research. The results indicated that gender and education level have not influenced residents’ attitudes. On the other hand, it has been found that the age and length of residents’ significantly influence residents’ attitudes towards tourism development impacts.

References

Allen, L. R., Long, P. T., Perdue, R. R., & Kieselbach, S. (1988). The Impact of Tourism Development on Residents' Perception of Community Life. Journal of Travel Research. 27(1), 16-21.
Almeida-García, F., Peláez-Fernández, M. Á., Balbuena-Vázquez, A., & Cortés-Macias, R. (2016). Residents' perceptions of tourism development in Benalmádena (Spain). Tourism Management. 54, 259-274.
Alrwajfah, M. M., Almeida-García, F., & Cortés-Macías, R. (2020). Females' perspectives on tourism's impact and their employment in the sector: The case of Petra, Jordan. Tourism Management. 78, doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2019.104069
Andriotis, K., & Vaughan, R. D. (2003). Urban residents’ attitudes toward tourism development: The case of Crete. Journal of travel research. 42(2), 172-185.
Brougham, J. E., & Butler, R. W. (1981). A segmentation analysis of resident attitudes to the social impact of tourism. Annals of Tourism Research. 8(4), 569–590.
Cavus, S., & Tanrisevdi, A. (2003). Residents' attitudes Toward Tourism Development: A Case Study In Kusadasi, Turkey. Tourism Analysis. 7(3-4), 259-269.
Davis, D., Allen, J., & Cosenza, A. (1988). Segmenting local residents by their attitudes, interests and opinions towards tourism. Journal of Travel Research. 27(2), 2–8.
Haley, A. J., Snaith, T., & Miller, G. (2005). The social impacts of tourism: A case study of Bath, UK. Annals of Tourism Research. 32(3), 647–668.
Hernández, F. A. L., & Mercader, S. D. L. S. T. (2015). Perceived Impact of Tourism by the Resident Population in Torrevieja: National versus Non-National Residents. European Journal of Tourism Research. 10, 120–26.
Huh, C., & Vogt, C. A. (2008). Changes in residents’ attitudes toward tourism over time: A cohort analytical approach. Journal of Travel Research. 46, 446–455.
Jackson, M. S., & Inbakaran, R. J. (2006). Evaluating residents’ attitudes and intentions to act towards tourism development in regional Victoria, Australia. International Journal of Tourism Research. 8(5), 355–366.
Jani, D. (2018). Residents’ Perception of Tourism Impacts and Involvement: A Cluster Analysis Of Kilimanjaro Residents, Tanzania. Business Management Review. 20(2), 60–71.
Janta, H., & Christou, A. (2019). Hosting as social practice: Gendered insights into contemporary tourism mobilities. Annals of Tourism Research. 74, 167–176.
Liu, J. C., & Var, T. (1986). Residents’ attitudes toward tourism impacts in Hawaii. Annals of Tourism Research. 13(2), 193–214.
Liu, J. C., Sheldon, P. J., & Var, T. (1987). Resident perceptions of the environmental impacts of tourism. Annals of Tourism Research. 14, 17–37.
Lyons, T. S. (2015). Entrepreneurship and community development: what matters and why. Community Development. 46(5), 456-460. DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2 015.1085194.
Mason, P., & Cheyne, J. (2000). Residents’ attitudes to proposed tourism development. Annals of Tourism Research, 27(2), 391–411.
Mathieson, A., & Wall, G. (1982). Tourism: Economic, Physical and Social Impacts. London: Longman.
McGehee, N., & Andereck, K. (2004). Factors predicting rural residents´ support of tourism. Journal of Travel Research. 43(2), 131–140.
Milman, A., & Pizam, A. (1988). Social Impacts of Tourism on Central Florida. Annals of Tourism Research. 1(2), 191-204.
Muresan, I., Oroian, C., Harun, R., Arion, F., Porutiu, A., Chiciudean, G., & Lile, R. (2016). Local residents’ attitude toward sustainable rural tourism development. Sustainability. 8(1), 100.
Murphy, P. E. (1981). Community Attitudes to Tourism a Comparative Analysis. Tourism Management. l88–l95.
Nunkoo, R., & Gursoy, D. (2012). Residents’ support for tourism: An identity perspective. Annals of Tourism Research. 39(1), 243-268.
Papastathopoulos, A., Ahmad, S. Z., Al Sabri, N., & Kaminakis, K. (2019). Demographic Analysis of Residents’ Support for Tourism Development in the UAE: A Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling Multigroup Approach. Journal of Travel Research. DOI: 0047287519874131.
Pavlić, I., Puh, B., & Mišković, L. (2019). Residents' Attitudes Towards Tourism Impacts In Rural Area. Tourism in South East Europe. 5, 521-532. DOI: doi.org/10.20867/tosee.05.19.
Pizam, A. (1978). Tourism impacts: The social costs to the destination community as perceived by the residents. Journal of Travel Research. 16, 8–12.
Rasoolimanesh, S. M., Jaafar, M., Kock, N., & Ramayah, T. (2015). A Revised Framework of Social Exchange Theory to Investigate the Factors Influencing Residents’ Perceptions. Tourism Management Perspective. 16, 335–345.
Rasoolimanesh, S. M., Ringle, C. M., Jaafar, M., & Ramayah, T. (2017). Urban vs. rural destinations: Residents’ perceptions, community participation and support for tourism development. Tourism Management. 60, 147–158.
Sheldon P., & Var, T. (1984). Resident Attitudes to Tourism in North Wales. Tourism Management. 5, 40-47.
Sinclair-Maragh, G. (2017). Demographic Analysis of Residents’ Support for Tourism Development in Jamaica. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management. 6(1), 5–12.
Soontayatron, S. (2010). Socio-cultural Changes in Thai Beach Resorts : A Case Study of Koh Samui Island, Thailand. PhD thesis, Bournemouth University.
Tepavčević, J., Blešić, I., Bradić, M., & Ivkov, M. (2019). Attitudes of local residents towards tourism development in Vrbas. TIMS. Acta. 13(1), 15-25.
Teye, V., Sönmez, S. F., & Sirakaya, E. (2002). Residents’ attitudes toward tourism development. Annals of Tourism Research. 29(3), 668-688.
Tomljenovic, R., & Faulkner, B. (2000). Tourism and older residents in a sunbelt resort. Annals of Tourism Research. 27(1), 93-114.
Um, S., & Crompton, J. L. (1987). Measuring Residents' Attachment Levels in a Host Community. Journal of Travel Research. 26(1), 27-29.
Vareiro, L. M. D. C., Remoaldo, P. C., & Cadima Ribeiro, J. A. (2013). Residents' perceptions of tourism impacts in Guimarães (Portugal): a cluster analysis. Current Issues in Tourism. 16(6), 535-551.
Williams, J., Lawson, R. (2001). Community issues and resident opinions of tourism. Annals of Tourism Research. 28(2), 269–290.