Tourists’ Motivation, Place Attachment, Satisfaction and Support Behavior for Festivals in the Migrant Region of China

This study aimed to explore the relationships among tourist motivation, place attachment, satisfaction and support behavior for hosting festivals in the migrant region of China. A self-administered questionnaire was used to conduct an on-site survey and a second-order structural equation modeling (SEM) technique was employed. The results of the current study showed that visitors’ general festival motivations had a positive influence on their place attachment and satisfaction. Visitors’ theme-related motivations had a positive influence on their place identity and satisfaction. Place dependence and place identity also positively affected their low-effort support behavior. In addition, visitors’ place identity was a positive antecedent of their high-effort support behavior. Visitors’ place attachment had a positive influence on their satisfaction and visitors’ satisfaction positively affected their support behavior. This study encouraged festival organizers to become aware that place attachment performs an important role in attracting tourists, and nostalgia is one of the most important motivations for hosting festivals in the migrant region of China. As a result, this study provides crucial insights that organizers should pay attention to place attachment and place identity in order to satisfy visitors and support festival activities.

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Examining the Relationships between Destination Image, Place Attachment, and Destination Loyalty in the Context of Night Markets

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v11n2p11 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 11 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Yu-Jen Chiang

Keyword(s):

Place Attachment ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Place Identity ◽

Destination Image ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Destination Loyalty ◽

Place Dependence ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Significant Direct Effect ◽

Night Markets

This study investigates destination image, place attachment (including place dependence and place identity), and destination loyalty among visitors to night markets. A total of 474 effective questionnaires were collected from visitors to the three well-known Tainan night markets in Taiwan. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were employed using Amos 18 for Windows. The empirical results showed that destination image has a significant direct effect on place dependence, place identity, and destination loyalty. Additionally, place identity is the antecedent that has an effect on destination loyalty. In the indirect effect, destination image mainly influenced destination loyalty through place identity. Practical implications and recommendations for further studies are also provided.

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EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SATISFACTION, PLACE ATTACHMENT AND LOYALTY IN NIGERIAN ZOOS

GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites ◽

10.30892/gtg.37317-719 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

pp. 861-872

Author(s):

Omolola O. AJAYI ◽

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Tembi M. TICHAAWA ◽

Keyword(s):

Place Attachment ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Travel Behaviour ◽

Social Bonding ◽

Place Identity ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Research Approach ◽

Practical Applications ◽

Place Dependence ◽

Attachment Place

Surveys exploring satisfaction, place attachment and loyalty in a zoo context are scarce despite the prevalence of such studies vis a vis other tourism destinations, and their valued importance in understanding travel behaviour and contributions to destinations’ success. This study explores the relationships between visitors’ satisfaction, place attachment (place identity, place dependence, place affect and place social bonding) and loyalty in one of Nigeria’s prominent zoos. This study adoped a qunatitative research approach, with data obtained from a sample of 395 visitors through a structured questionnaire. Using structural equation modeling, we found that the most important causal factor of loyalty is satisfaction, either directly or indirectly through some dimensions of place attachment. In addition, it was revealed that place social bonding can act as either a predictor or an outcome of visitors’ satisfaction. Satisfaction was found to be a significant and positive mediator between place attachment (place identity and place social bonding) while place attachment was found not to mediate the relationship between satisfaction and loyalty. The findings were discussed and practical applications were drawn, particularly aimed at optimizing and providing satisfying experiences which enhances place attachment as well as loyalty.

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Unraveling the impact of destination reputation on place attachment and behavior outcomes among Chinese urban tourists

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights ◽

10.1108/jhti-11-2017-0026 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 290-308 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Lujun Su ◽

Yinghua Huang ◽

Maxwell Hsu

Keyword(s):

Place Attachment ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Place Identity ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Content Type ◽

Tourist Satisfaction ◽

Place Dependence ◽

The Impact

Purpose The impact of destination reputation on tourists’ behavior has not received sufficient attention in the tourism literature. Built upon the signaling theory and the well-documented stimulus-organism-response framework, the purpose of this paper is to propose and assess a theoretical model that captures relationships among destination reputation, place attachment, tourist satisfaction, and the search for alternative destinations. Design/methodology/approach Using the covariance-based structural equation modeling technique, this study empirically tested the conceptual model with a convenience sample of Chinese tourists who visited a popular coastal urban tourism destination in China. Findings Findings reveal that destination reputation positively impacts perceived place dependence, place identity, and tourist satisfaction. In addition, place dependence positively affects tourist satisfaction, but place identity has no significant impact on tourist satisfaction. As expected, tourist satisfaction negatively influences tourists’ search for alternative destinations; however, place identity positively influences tourists’ search for alternative destinations. Originality/value Few studies in the tourism literature explore the role of destination reputation in the tourist decision-making process. The present study’s unique contribution lies in its examination of destination reputation on tourists’ behavior. In addition, this study includes the search for alternative destinations as an important behavioral outcome into the proposed model. Some tourists explore alternative destinations even though they are willing to revisit and spread positive messages about the destination they already visited. Therefore, the continuous searching behavior is worthy of investigation in tourism studies.

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Place attachment and brand loyalty: the moderating role of customer experience in the restaurant setting

International Hospitality Review ◽

10.1108/ihr-02-2021-0013 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Michael Boadi Nyamekye ◽

Diyawu Rahman Adam ◽

Henry Boateng ◽

John Paul Kosiba

Keyword(s):

Brand Loyalty ◽

Place Attachment ◽

Emotional Response ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Place Dependence ◽

Identity Based ◽

Moderating Role

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to ascertain the effects of place attachment on brand loyalty. This study further ascertains whether the effects of emotion-based attachment on brand loyalty are stronger for customers who have a positive experience with a restaurant brand. Additionally, the authors investigate whether emotion-based attachment mediates the relationships between identity-based attachments, place dependence and brand loyalty in the restaurant setting.Design/methodology/approachThe authors administered the questionnaire to customers (diners) of restaurants in Ghana, and they were completed via a paper and pencil/pen approach. The authors tested their hypotheses using structural equation modeling.FindingsThe findings show that identity-based and emotion-based attachment enhances brand loyalty within a restaurant setting. The results also show that place dependence attachment promotes emotional bonding with restaurant brands. The study's findings also show that place dependence attachment does not have a direct and positive significant effect on brand loyalty except when an emotional response is produced.Originality/valuePlace attachment studies in a restaurant setting are rare. This study thus contributes to the place attachment literature in restaurants setting.

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Explaining Sex Differences in Motorcyclist Riding Behavior: An Application of Multi-Group Structural Equation Modeling

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17238797 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (23) ◽

pp. 8797

Author(s):

Savalee Uttra ◽

Napat Laddawan ◽

Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha ◽

Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Behavioral Changes ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Internal Factors ◽

Men And Women ◽

Key Factor ◽

Perceived Behavior Control ◽

Motorcycle Rider ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Road accidents are caused by humans, vehicles, and road environments. Human attitudes affect behavioral changes and can lead to unsafe riding behavior. The sex of an individual is a key factor that affects their riding behavior. We aimed to use structural equation modeling (SEM) by analyzing the multi-group SEM between men and women and applying the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the locus of control (LC) theory. The data used in the research were collected from all over Thailand, consisting of 1516 motorcycle riders (903 men and 613 women) aged over 20 years. A self-administered questionnaire was designed for data collection of the riding behavior using the Motorcycle Rider Behavior Questionnaire (MRBQ), including traffic errors, control errors, stunt frequency, and safety equipment. We found that riding behaviors between men and women were significantly different in both theories. For men, TPB showed that the main factors that highly influenced motorcycle riding behavior (MRB) were the attitudes based on health motivation (AHM) and perceived behavior control (PC); for women, AHM produced a stronger effect than in men. However, for the subjective norms (SN) factor, we found no direct effect on MRB, but did find an indirect effect through the attitudes based on severity (ASE) in both sexes. Particularly for women, the indirect influence value of the SN factor was higher. For women, the LC showed that internal factors had more influence than external factors. The same was found for men, but the effect in women was significantly stronger. We found that sex significantly affected the MRB. Therefore, policies must be implemented that address each group specifically as their attitudes and behaviors are different.

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The Effect of Kindergarten Principals' Leadership Behaviors on Teacher Work Performance

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.2013.41.2.251 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 251-262 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jao-Nan Cheng

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Work Performance ◽

Leadership Behaviors ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Kindergarten Teachers ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Modeling Analysis ◽

Teacher Work ◽

Positive Effect

In this study 732 Taiwanese kindergarten teachers, divided into 4 regional areas: northern, central, southern, and eastern, completed a questionnaire about their work performance and how it is affected by principals' leadership behaviors. Regression and structural equation modeling analysis showed that the use of empathetic concern by kindergarten principals had a positive effect on teachers' work performance. Although assertive orders were found to have a positive influence, the correlation with work performance was lower than that with empathetic concern. Rewards and punishments had no significant effect on improving teachers' work performance. Emotion-based leadership in the form of showing empathetic concern could be used to improve kindergarten teachers' work performance.

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Konsekuensi dari Website Personality Pada Online Shop Lazada Indonesia

Media Riset Bisnis & Manajemen ◽

10.25105/mrbm.v19i1.5355 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 35

Author(s):

Grace Intan Irinawati ◽

Fatik Rahayu

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Impulse Buying ◽

Web Browsing ◽

Analysis Tools

AbstrakTujuan– Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis konsekuensi dari kepribadian situs web pada toko online Lazada IndonesiaDesain/Metodologi/Pendekatan - Data dikumpulkan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 332 responden yang telah melakukan pembelian online di situs Lazada Indonesia dengan frekuensi setidaknya 1-3 kali selama tahun 2016 dan dianalisis menggunakan alat analisis Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) yang diproses melalui program SPSS.Hasil – Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh positif kepribadian situs web pada penelusuran web utilitarian, penelusuran web hedonis, dan pembelian impuls online dan ada pengaruh positif penelusuran web hedonis pada pembelian impuls online. Namun, tidak ada pengaruh positif dari penelusuran web utilitarian terhadap pembelian impuls online. AbstractPurpose - This study aims to identify and analyze the consequences of website personality on the online shop Lazada IndonesiaDesign/Methodology/Approach –The data collected by distributing questionnaires to 332 respondents who have made purchases online on the website Lazada Indonesia with frequency at least 1-3 times during the year 2016 and were analyzed using analysis tools Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) that is processed through the SPSS program.Finding - The results of this study indicate that there is a positive influence of website personality on the utilitarian web browsing, hedonic web browsing, and online impulse buying and there is a positive influence of hedonic web browsing on the online impulse buying. However, there are no positive influence of utilitarian web browsing on the online impulse buying.

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The Inﬂuence of Employee Promotion, Upward Downward Communication and Work Environment on Job Satisfaction of PT. Holcim Indonesia, Tbk

KnE Social Sciences ◽

10.18502/kss.v3i26.5378 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Albert Yansen ◽

Yetti Supriyati ◽

Kadir .

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Work Environment ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Latent Variables ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Positive Influence ◽

The Other ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Survey Questionnaire

Research was conducted to explore job satisfaction of employee in PT. Holcim Indonesia,Tbk.Thisstudycoveredforpermanentemployee.Thepurposeofthispaper is to investigate whether employee promotion, upward downward communication and work environment inﬂuences the job satisfaction of PT. Holcim Indonesia, Tbk. This paper is based on a questionnaire survey of all employee position (manager and non-manager) in all plant of Indonesia with a random sample of 225 employees, and the method of analysis used is the frequency distribution and path analysis. The Data was collected through a self-administered survey questionnaire. The questionnaire is adopted from a previous validated survey. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with Smart PLS. The results showed that among seven hypotheses tested, all variables have the positive inﬂuence, however, there are two latent variables which have direct signiﬁcant associations, while the others have not. A variable which have indirect signiﬁcant associations, while the other one has not. WorkEnvironmenthavedirectpositiveandsigniﬁcantinﬂuenceonthejobsatisfaction, while employee promotion and upward downward communication have a direct positiveinﬂuencebutnotsigniﬁcant.Otherwise,both employee promotion and upward downward communication have an indirect positive inﬂuence on the job satisfaction with intervening variable (work environment). The study provides ways to increase the job satisfaction of all employees so that they will be able to produce reliable company performances.

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Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Customer Relationship Management Terhadap Loyalitas Nasabah Pada Bank BRI

JURNAL ILMU EKONOMI (MANAJEMEN PERUSAHAAN) DAN BISNIS ◽

10.51512/jimb.v4i02.55 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (02) ◽

pp. 26-38

Author(s):

Erline Erline ◽

Boby Saputra

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Service Quality ◽

Customer Relationship Management ◽

Customer Loyalty ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Relationship Management ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Customer Relationship ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Branch Office

This study aims to determine whether service quality affects customer loyalty at BRI Bank Muara Teweh Branch. Does Customer Relationship Management affect customer loyalty at BRI Bank Muara Teweh Branch Office This research method uses the data analysis technique used, namely the analysis of Structural Equation Modeling from the IBM SPSS Statistics Amos version 20 program AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) analysis program Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) a covariance-based The results of this test show significant results with a CR value of 3.848> 1.96 and the p number is 0.000, this number is far below 0.05 so that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, which means that there is an influence between service quality on customer loyalty This test shows significant results with a CR value of 2.322> 1.96 and the p number is 0.006, this figure is far below 0.05 so that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, which means that there is an influence between customer relationship management on customer loyalty The results of the study concluded that service quality variables have a significant and positive influence on customer loyalty variables customer relationship management have a significant and positive influence on customer loyalty. For further researchers, it is suggested that the Muara Teweh branch of BRI bank improve the quality of their services to increase customer loyalty.

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The influence of service quality on satisfaction and behavioral intentions of football spectators: a study in Pernambuco football

Journal of Physical Education ◽

10.4025/jphyseduc.v32i1.3203 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Marcos Antonio Barros Filho ◽

Carlos Augusto Mulatinho de Queiroz Pedroso ◽

Yves de Holanda Batista de Miranda ◽

José Pedro Sarmento ◽

Victor Henrique Rodrigues Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Service Quality ◽

Behavioral Intentions ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Model ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Professional Football ◽

Quality Perception ◽

Game Players

The aim of this study was to examine the influence of service quality perception on spectators’ satisfaction and behavioral intentions in the Pernambuco Professional Football Championship of 2017 - Brazil. Data were collected on match days, using an adapted questionnaire, consisting of four variables. The sample was composed of spectators at the competition, divided into two moments (1st. n = 386 / 2nd. n = 620). The data were analyzed through two-step structural equation modeling in AMOS 24. After the refinement of the model, the results of the structural model [χ² (314) = 762.849 (p <.001) χ² / df = 2.42; GFI = .92; CFI = .95; RMSEA = .05] indicated that the players' performance positively influenced both satisfaction (β = .76, p <.001) and behavioral intentions (β = .33, p <.001). In turn, the crowd experience had a positive influence only on the spectators’ behavioral intentions (β = .38, p <.001). It is concluded that provision of service quality, positively evaluated by the spectators, especially in relation to the aspects of the game/players, is a way for the club to satisfy them and generate positive behavioral intentions.

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