TY - JOUR
T1 - The Causal Effects of Place Attachment and Tourism Development on Coastal Residents' Environmentally Responsible Behavior
AU - Lee, Jenni Soo Hee
AU - Oh, Chi Ok
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 Taylor & Francis.
PY - 2018/5/4
Y1 - 2018/5/4
N2 - Coastal areas are generally known as high-usage areas for residential, recreational, and tourism purposes. Coastal residents, as well as local visitors, therefore, can play an important role in protecting coastal resources. The purpose of this study was to identify important factors that could promote residents' environmentally responsible behavior (ERB). The two concepts, place attachment and attitudes toward tourism development (ATTD), were included to verify causal relationships of ERB. For data analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were conducted. Study results showed that place identity fully mediated the relationship between place dependence and ERB. With respect to the two dimensions of ATTD, there was a positive relationship between perceived benefits and ERB, while perceived concerns mediated this relationship. To promote ERB, the study emphasized the importance of developing place identity by providing diverse economical, socio-cultural, and recreational coastal benefits. In addition, involving those residents, who are positively and negatively impacted by tourism development, in the process of sustainable tourism development will develop more effective sustainable development strategies by reflecting local residents' opinions and preferences.
AB - Coastal areas are generally known as high-usage areas for residential, recreational, and tourism purposes. Coastal residents, as well as local visitors, therefore, can play an important role in protecting coastal resources. The purpose of this study was to identify important factors that could promote residents' environmentally responsible behavior (ERB). The two concepts, place attachment and attitudes toward tourism development (ATTD), were included to verify causal relationships of ERB. For data analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were conducted. Study results showed that place identity fully mediated the relationship between place dependence and ERB. With respect to the two dimensions of ATTD, there was a positive relationship between perceived benefits and ERB, while perceived concerns mediated this relationship. To promote ERB, the study emphasized the importance of developing place identity by providing diverse economical, socio-cultural, and recreational coastal benefits. In addition, involving those residents, who are positively and negatively impacted by tourism development, in the process of sustainable tourism development will develop more effective sustainable development strategies by reflecting local residents' opinions and preferences.
KW - environmentally responsible behavior
KW - place attachment
KW - residents' attitudes
KW - South Carolina
KW - tourism development
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85048214100&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/08920753.2018.1451728
DO - 10.1080/08920753.2018.1451728
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85048214100
SN - 0892-0753
VL - 46
SP - 176
EP - 190
JO - Coastal Management
JF - Coastal Management
IS - 3
ER -