Routledge Handbook of Social Psychology of Tourism

"The impacts of tourism, an increasingly crucial area of study amongst researchers, are primarily investigated through economic, socio-cultural or environmental perspectives. The social psychological effects of tourism have not been adequately researched despite often being much more important for many destinations, especially where conflicts among different stakeholders exist. This book investigates the social psychological effects of tourism within the scope of social psychology theory. This book introduces the concept of social psychology, as distinct from psychology and sociology, and its relationship to tourism, examines tourism within various theoretical frameworks e.g. career ladder theory and Maslow's 7 hierarchy, explores the ways in which tourism changes attitudes, and finally, investigates social psychological issues in tourism business. It is an important resource for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and relevant practitioners in the field of tourism, and in some cases for a broader public in the field of social psychology"-- Provided by publisher This book introduces the concept of social psychology, as distinct from psychology and sociology, and its relationship to tourism, examines tourism within various theoretical frameworks, e.g. career ladder theory and Maslow’s 7 hierarchy, explores the ways in which tourism changes attitudes, and finally, investigates social psychological issues in tourism business. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Table of Contents 6 List of Figures 10 List of Tables 12 About the Contributors 14 1 Psychology, Sociology, and Social Psychology 22 2 The Relationship between Tourism and Sociology, Psychology, and Social Psychology 42 3 The Effects of Tourism: Economic, Environmental, Social, Cultural, Social Psychological 52 4 Tourism, Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Personal Contact: Gordon Allport’s Contributions to Tourism Research 66 5 Mere Exposure Effect and Tourism Relationship 76 6 Social Exchange Theory and Tourism 82 7 Social Representation Theory and Tourism 89 8 Travel Career Pattern Theory of Motivation 97 9 Social Comparison Theory and Tourism 108 10 Hotel CSR May Not Always Lead to Positive Outcomes: The Role of Attributions about Motives Behind CSR Initiatives 121 11 Attitudes in Tourism and Traveling as a Tool/ Instrument for Attitude Change 132 12 Explaining Intergroup and Intragroup Dynamics in Tourism: A Social Identity Approach 142 13 Travel and Transformation: An Examination of Tourists’ Attitude Changes 154 14 Does Tourism Impact on Prejudice, Discrimination, Assimilation, Genocide, Segregation, Integration? 166 15 Re-examining the Tourism and Peace Nexus: A Social Network Theory Perspective 180 16 What Influences Attitude Change? Tourist Satisfaction, Motivation, Personality, Tolerance Level, Contact Situation (Level, Type, Frequency) 193 17 Social/ Cultural Distance and Its Reflections on Tourism 204 18 Inbound Tourism and Alteration in Social Culture, Norms, and Community Attitudes in the Tourism Industry: The South Asian Experiences 216 19 Culture Shock Experiences of Tourists: A Transformative Perspective 229 20 Tourist-to-Tourist Interaction ( TTI): A Social Distance Perspective 237 21 Value Typology in the Context of the Tourism Sector 249 22 Impact of Overtourism on Residents 261 23 The Dyadic Influence of Personal and Cultural Factors on Tourism and Hospitality 272 24 Social-Psychological Issues in Tourism Business 287 25 Attitudes and Behaviors of Tourism Employees at Work and among Co-workers 301 26 Attitudes (Stereotype and Prejudice) of Local People towards Seasonal Tourism Workers 312 27 Social-Psychological Background of Discrimination and Its Reflections on Tourism 322 Conclusions: Tourism and Social Psychology 334 Index 346 Psychology;,Tourism;,CSR,Initiatives;,Discrimination;,Peace,Nexus;,Social,Culture Psychology,Tourism,CSR Initiatives,Discrimination,Peace Nexus,Social Culture