An Evaluation of the Attitudes and Perception of the Local Communities in Mysore Towards the Impacts of Tourism Development

2020 ◽  
pp. 1033-1052
Author(s):  
Nichola A Ramchurjee ◽  
Charles V Ramchurjee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Deep Roots ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Significant Support ◽  
Item Scale

This article describes how the attitudes and perception of residents can directly affect ecotourism development by changing the ability to generate income, employment and by improving the quality of life. This article identifies and assesses the impacts of ecotourism in the communities in Mysore, India. Ecotourism impact was measured by a 26 item scale measuring local residents' perceptions and attitudes. Data was collected using the questionnaire method with 221 randomly distributed questionnaires collected. This article reveals there was significant support to further tourism development since the residents perceived that there was increased investment in infrastructures and a higher quality of life, increased employment opportunities – especially for a population with deep roots in agriculture. Now, there was an increased chance for residents to explore other jobs in the tourism industry and improved pride in their cultures and traditions in the community. Furthermore, to ensure the success of tourism development, an increased amount of involvement and participation from local residents is pertinent.

An Evaluation of the Attitudes and Perception of the Local Communities in Mysore Towards the Impacts of Tourism Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-35
Author(s):  
Nichola A Ramchurjee ◽  
Charles V Ramchurjee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Deep Roots ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Significant Support ◽  
Item Scale

This article describes how the attitudes and perception of residents can directly affect ecotourism development by changing the ability to generate income, employment and by improving the quality of life. This article identifies and assesses the impacts of ecotourism in the communities in Mysore, India. Ecotourism impact was measured by a 26 item scale measuring local residents' perceptions and attitudes. Data was collected using the questionnaire method with 221 randomly distributed questionnaires collected. This article reveals there was significant support to further tourism development since the residents perceived that there was increased investment in infrastructures and a higher quality of life, increased employment opportunities – especially for a population with deep roots in agriculture. Now, there was an increased chance for residents to explore other jobs in the tourism industry and improved pride in their cultures and traditions in the community. Furthermore, to ensure the success of tourism development, an increased amount of involvement and participation from local residents is pertinent.

scholarly journals A Study of Tourism Development Influence on QoL – Perceptions of Alishan Indigenous Tribes in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Ming Chang ◽  
Chiu-Hui Hung ◽  
Yen-Chen Huang Huang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Research Objects ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of indigenous people’s perceived the quality of life (QoL) on the tribe in the process of tourism development. In the survey, 8 tribes in Alishan were selected as the research objects, and a total of 827 valid questionnaires were collected through random sampling based on the proportion of each tribe's households. After statistical analysis, the findings of this study are as follows: 1. In terms of the influence on QoL, indigenous people’s perceived higher are "I am proud of our tribe". 2. Different demographic variables have an influence on the perceived QoL of indigenous peoples. 3. Those whose family work has nothing to do with the tourism industry have a higher perception of the influence on the QoL. Based on the above findings, this study not only gives suggestions to indigenous tribes and tourism sectors of the government, but also puts forward specific research reference directions for future tribal tourism researchers.

scholarly journals Relationship between Quality of Life and Quality of Work life in a Small Island Destination: Millennial Employees’ Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Perunjodi Naidoo ◽  
Prabha Ramseook Munhurrun ◽  
Pallavi Deegumbur
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The topic of Quality of Life (QoL) has received increased research attention in recent research years as tourism development should contribute to the wellbeing of destination communities and those who are employed by the tourism industry. The consideration of younger employees that is the millennial work force is important globally but also for Small Island developing states with challenges of small population size and migration of the younger generation seeking better job opportunities abroad. To be prepared for the future, the tourism sector needs to understand and adapt to this younger workforce and investigate how they perceive their Quality of Work Life (QWL) and its impacts on their well-being. Examining how tourism contributes to QoL is important to better plan for tourism so as to support the prosperity of the population, industry and destination. Nevertheless, limited research has investigated QWL and QoL. The objectives of this study are to firstly examine the impact of QWL and QoL; secondly, to investigate the relationship between QWL and support for future tourism development and thirdly to examine the relationship between QoL and support for future tourism development. A mixed method approach with unstructured interviews and 400 questionnaires were used to investigate the issue. This study found that a relationship exists between QWL, QoL and support for tourism amongst millennial, and that age of the employees influenced this correlation.

scholarly journals ASPECTS OF SELF-ESTEEM IN THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN KARO REGENCY, NORTH SUMATERA, INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurlisa GINTING ◽  
Vinky RAHMAN ◽  
Achmad NASUTION
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Significant Aspect ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
Depth Interviews

Due to its positive effects on the economy, tourism is a significant aspect in the development of a country. Therefore, it is necessary to improve facilities at tourism destinations as well as to especially increase the local people’s self-esteem in order to maintain such destinations. The study aims to examine self-esteem referring to the assessments given by tourists and residents in which such assessments can be used to improve the maintenance of tourist attractions in a region. As one of the regencies in North Sumatera Province, Karo owns great tourism potentials due to its various natural attractions as well as cultural richness. However, many of these attractions are not well maintained so self-esteem is considered as a solution. This study has measured four aspects namely evaluation, pride, attachment, and commitment which must become parts of Karo’s identity. This study used the mix method which utilized a combination of 360 questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The findings show that the aspects of pride, attachment, and commitment became the positive features by the local residents although the assessment to the aspect is poorly evaluated. Moreover, the quality of infrastructures available at main tourism destinations was proved to increase also the residents’ quality of life.

Detecting Early Signs of Overtourism: Bringing Together Indicators of Tourism Development With Data Fusion

2021 ◽  
pp. 004728752110646
Author(s):  
Andrei P. Kirilenko ◽  
Shihan (David) Ma ◽  
Svetlana O. Stepchenkova ◽  
Lijuan Su ◽  
T. Franklin Waddell
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Industry Data ◽  
The Public ◽  
Early Signs ◽  
Indirect Measures ◽  
Industry Performance ◽  
Local Residents

Tourism is a powerful economic driver for communities, but there are dangers of overtourism in tourism-dependent destinations. The study proposes an approach to detect early signs of overtourism by integrating census and industry data with residents’ perceptions of tourism benefits. The indicators include industry performance, its economic impacts, and indirect measures related to quality of life. The public perceptions are collected through surveying four different tourism-dependent communities in Florida. We found that in general local residents are highly positive about the tourism industry benefits to their communities, yet many respondents would like the tourism levels reduced. Especially concerning are negative sentiments toward tourism among the younger population groups and racial minorities. The findings are interpreted as early signs of overtourism.

Financial literacy of the population of the Tyva Republic

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 652-661
Author(s):  
Sh.Ch. Soyan ◽  
V.K. Sevek ◽  
R.S. Taibyl
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Tyva Republic

Subject. This article deals with the issues of determining the level of financial literacy of the population of the Tyva Republic. Objectives. The article aims to analyze the level of financial literacy of the population of the Tyva Republic and identify factors that cause the financial illiteracy rates. Methods. For the study, we used a questionnaire method within a sociological survey. Results. The article presents results of the sociological survey of respondents and highlights the main reasons for the financial illiteracy of the majority of the population of the Tyva Republic. Conclusions. The results obtained can be taken into account when developing the area's socio-economic development programmes improving the quality of life of the population.

Quality of Life (QOL) of Balinese Women Working in Spa Tourism Industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Putu Sucita Yanthy ◽  
Luh Gede Leli Kusuma Dewi ◽  
W. Citra Juwitasari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Interesting Phenomenon ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Material Factor

Bali is one of spa tourist destinations having various categories of spas and spa treatments, and the most important is the spa therapists. Spa development becomes an interesting phenomenon to be studied when it is associated with an involvement of Balinese women as spa therapists in foreign countries. The world’s demand for Balinese spa therapists has become the motivation of women to work in this area. The work and life of Balinese spa therapists while they are working in foreign countries serve as parameters to know their quality of life, and these parameters are also the main focus of this study. Through in-depth interviews and questionnaires distributed to 20 therapists it was found out that 85 percent of them have revealed an improvement in their quality of life that is influenced by two factors: the material and intimacy factors. The material factor in question refers to the economic improvement of the family as they could earn enough income to cover their family needs. The intimacy factor in question refers to closeness and a sense of solidarity fostered while they are working abroad and the relationship within the family. This study concludes that the most important part of the development of spa in Bali is its female Balinese spa therapists due to the image that Balinese women working as spa therapists are loyal, hard-working and honest making them in demand among tourists who are seeking spa treatments. Being a spa therapist can improve their quality of life, which means that subjectively both material and intimacy factors are the aspects that affect the quality of life of the Balinese spa therapists.

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