We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Shaping Resident Perceptions through Exposure to Tourism Development in Rural Kentucky Communities.
- Authors
Bradley, Michael J.; Creech, William Z.; Maples, James N.; Scott, Caelin
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine what residents of rural communities in eastern Kentucky valued regarding the benefits of tourism development and whether those perceptions differ by level of tourism exposure. Residents of two rural Kentucky communities, London and McKee, were selected for participant solicitation. To assist in the determination of external validity of the findings, both communities shared similar geographical topography, population demographics and cultural traditions and values. Interviews focused on collection of resident perceptions regarding the importance of cultural, social and economic impacts surrounding tourism development. Findings indicate that resident perceptions are positively influenced as exposure to tourism increases. Increased exposure directly impacts perceived benefits, improves residents' desires to participate/volunteer, and improves long-term tourism sustainability for rural communities. The findings can be used to educate local officials, community leaders and recreation professionals of the importance of incorporating specific values into the initial design of tourist activities.
- Subjects
KENTUCKY; RURAL development; RURAL tourism; FORM perception; SOCIAL impact; TOURISM impact; TOURIST attitudes
- Publication
Kentucky SHAPE JOURNAL, 2019, Vol 57, Issue 1, p37
- ISSN
1071-2577
- Publication type
Article