Modeling residents' perceptions of tourism development: Linear versus non-linear models. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rasoolimanesh, S. Mostafa; Ali, Faizan; Jaafar, Mastura
• Is Part Of: Journal of destination marketing & management. Volume 10(2018)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: Linear -- Non-linear -- Residents' perceptions -- Negative perceptions -- Positive perceptions -- Support for tourism development -- Partial least squares–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM); Place marketing -- Periodicals; Tourism -- Management -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 658.8005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jdmm.2018.05.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2212-571X

Abstract

Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the linearity of the relationship between residents' perceptions of and support for the development of tourism. The links between residents' support for the development of tourism and their perceptions have been investigated across a large number of studies, most of which assume a linear path. The current study found that a non-linear algorithm exists between residents' negative perceptions and their support for tourism development, which in some cases could increase the effectiveness of the existing model. This finding marks a significant and unique theoretical contribution of current study. Additionally, by identifying a non-linear pattern of relationships akin to that seen in vivo, these findings can assist local authorities in managing the support of residents and in promoting the sustainability of tourism development. Highlights: Investigates the non-linearity of the effect of residents' perceptions on their support for tourism. Applies partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Identifies a non-linear pattern of the effect of residents' negative perceptions. The behaviour of linear and non-linear functions for positive perceptions was identical.