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Can digital-free tourism build character strengths?
Jing Li1, Philip L Pearce2, Hera Oktadiana2,3
1School of Management, Jinan University, 601 Western Huangpu Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Annals of Tourism Research
|September 9, 2020
Summary
Digital-free tourism cultivates character strengths, enhancing personal development. Key strengths like self-regulation and creativity emerge, offering valuable insights for well-being and growth.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Tourism Studies
- Character Development
Background:
- Digital-free tourism is an emerging concept.
- Character strengths are crucial for personal well-being.
- The link between digital-free tourism and character development requires exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perception of digital-free tourism for developing character strengths.
- To establish a framework for understanding the relationship between digital-free tourism and character strengths.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative approach using a 'golden evidence triangle' methodology.
- Data collected from three distinct respondent groups.
- Analysis focused on identifying and categorizing character strengths.
Main Results:
- Nine character strengths were identified and commonly acknowledged.
- Strengths were categorized into a three-layer tiered model based on importance: core, secondary, and peripheral.
- Core strengths include self-regulation, appreciation of beauty, social intelligence, and open-mindedness.
- Secondary strengths include vitality, love, and perspective.
- Peripheral strengths include spirituality and creativity.
Conclusions:
- Digital-free tourism offers a unique environment for cultivating a range of character strengths.
- The identified strengths and their developmental mechanisms provide a valuable framework for future research and application.
- This study highlights the potential of intentional disconnection for personal growth.
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