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Does Physical Activity during Alpine Vacations increase Tourists' Well-Being?

Philipp Schlemmer1, Cornelia Blank2, Martin Schnitzer3

  • 1Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria. Philipp.Schlemmer@uibk.ac.at.com.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|May 18, 2019
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Vacations boost well-being, with more physical activity enhancing feelings of activation, elation, excitement, and calmness. This study highlights how engaging in exercise during leisure time positively impacts overall mood and vacation experiences.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Leisure Studies
  • Health and Wellness

Background:

  • Physical activity is linked to well-being in daily life.
  • Limited research exists on physical activity's impact during vacations.
  • Vacations offer a unique context to study well-being changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of physical activity on well-being during vacations.
  • To investigate the longitudinal effects of vacation on mood states.
  • To explore the relationship between vacation duration, physical activity, and well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study with a pre-post within-subject design.
  • 101 participants tested before, during, and after an alpine vacation.
  • Eight linear mixed model analyses of covariance used to analyze data.
Keywords:
alternative tourismhealth tourismphysical activitysports tourismtourism strategiesvacationwell-being

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Main Results:

  • Vacation duration and physical activity levels positively influenced well-being.
  • Significant improvements observed in activation, elation, excitement, and calmness.
  • Demographic factors did not show a significant influence on well-being outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Vacations enhance well-being, particularly when incorporating physical activity.
  • Physical activity may serve as a marker for improved well-being.
  • Findings contribute to understanding the role of leisure-time physical activity in mood regulation.