Impact of Digital Technology-Driven Tourism and Physical Activity on Active Aging
Keywords:
Elderly tourism, Tourism Service, Active Aging
Abstract
As the global population ages, achieving active aging has become a key component of sustainable development worldwide. Our research aims to understand the preferences of elderly tourists by investigating their participation in activities and use of digital technology during travel, thereby offering better services in this field. Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Active Aging Theory, we conducted a binary logistic regression analysis on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Our quantitative analysis revealed significant exercise preferences among the elderly and highlighted the positive impact of digital technology on senior tourism. These findings suggest that tailored activities and enhanced digital services can promote more engaging and fulfilling travel experiences for the elderly, contributing to their overall well-being and active aging.
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Ivanova, A. A., & Kononova, O. V. (2021). Mobile technologies and design of the architecture of a mobile application for monitoring the state of the environment. In Proceedings of the 23rd Scientific Conference “Scientific Services & Internet – 2021 (Article 27). https://doi.org/10.20948/abrau-2021-27
Karadayi‐Usta, S., & Serdarasan, S. (2020). A conceptual model of medical tourism service supply chain. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, 13, 246-265. https://doi.org/10.3926/jiem.3008
Komatsu et al. (2017). Regular group exercise contributes to balanced health in older adults in Japan: a qualitative study. BMC Geriatrics, 17(1), 188. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-017-0584-3
Komatsu, H., Yagasaki, K., Saito, Y., & Oguma, Y. (2017). Regular group exercise contributes to balanced health in older adults in Japan: A qualitative study. BMC Geriatrics,17(1), Article190. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-017-0584-3
Legris, P., Ingham, J., & Collerette, P. (2003). Why do people use information technology? A critical review of the technology acceptance model. Inf. Manag., 40, 191-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-7206(01)00143-4.
Li, Q., Zhang, Y. (2022). Design and implementation of smart tourism service platform from the perspective of artificial intelligence. Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3501003
Liu, L., & Ma, Q. (2006). Perceived system performance: a test of an extended technology acceptance model. Data Base, 37, 51-59. https://doi.org/10.1145/1161345.1161354.
Mariotti, S., & Marzano, R. (2021). The effects of competition policy, regulatory quality and trust on inward FDI in host countries. International Business Review, 30(6), 101887. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2021.101887
Mohanan, M., & Shekhar, S. K. (2022). Bibliometric analysis of publications on wellness tourism. Turyzm/ Tourism, 32(2), 69–86. https://doi.org/10.18778/0867-5856.32.2.04
Nimrod, G.(2008).Retirement and tourism Themes in retirees’ narratives. Annals of Tourism Research, 35(4),859-878. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2008.06.001
Patterson, I., Balderas-Cejudo, A., & Pegg, S. (2021). Tourism preferences of seniors and their impact on healthy ageing. Anatolia, 553-564.https://doi.org/10.1080/13032917.2021.1999753
Patterson, I.; Balderas Cejudo, A. (2018). Continuing and Emerging Trends of Senior Tourism: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Population Ageing.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12062-018-9228-4.
Phuthong, T.(2023). Use of augmented reality-based applications in online retailing and customer engagement: an empirical investigation in the context of the emerging economy of Thailand. Journal of Management Information and Decision Sciences, 25(S1), 1-19.
Przybysz, K., & Stanimir, A. (2022). Tourism-Related Needs in the Context of Seniors’ Living and Social Conditions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(22), 15325. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192215325
Qiao,G. , Ding,L. , Xiang,K. , Prideaux,B. ,& Xu , J.(2022).Understanding the Value of Tourism to Seniors’ Health and Positive Aging. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,19(3),1476. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph1903147147
Schomakers, E. M., Offermann-van Heek, J., & Ziefle, M. (2018). Attitudes towards aging and the acceptance of ICT for aging in place. In J. Zhou & G. Salvendy (Eds.), Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Acceptance, Communication and Participation. ITAP 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (Vol.10926,). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92034-4_12
Sedarati, P., Serra, F. M. D., & Jakulin, T. J. (2021). Systems Approach to Model Smart Tourism Ecosystems. International Journal for Quality Research, 16(1), 285–306. https://doi.org/10.18421/IJQR16.01-20
Sie, L., Pegg, S., & Phelan, K. V. (2021). Senior tourists’ self-determined motivations, tour preferences, memorable experiences, and subjective well-being: An integrative hierarchical model. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 47(8), 237-251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2021.03.006
Suban, S. A. (2022). Wellness tourism: a bibliometric analysis during 1998–2021. International Journal of Spa and Wellness, 5(3), 250–270. https://doi.org/10.1080/24721735.2022.2107815
Sumaryadi, S., Sutono, A., Rahtomo, W., & Rumayar, C. H. (2020). Smart halal destination ecosystem: The exploration of halal tourism ecosystem model. Masyarakat Pariwisata Journal of Community Services in Tourism, 1(1), 29-48. https://doi.org/10.34013/mp.v1i1.345
Tomej, K., & Xiang, Z. (2020). Affordances for tourism service design. Annals of Tourism Research, 85, 103029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2020.103029
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Van Rheede, A., & Blomme, R. (2012). Sustainable Practices in Hospitality: A Research Framework. Advances in Hospitality and Leisure, 8, 257-271. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1745-3542(2012)0000008018
Vargo, S. L., & Lusch, R. F. (2004). Evolving to a New Dominant Logic for Marketing. Journal of Marketing, 68(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1509/jmkg.68.1.1.24036
Wei, C., Wang, Q., & Liu, C. (2020). Research on construction of a cloud platform for tourism information intelligent service based on blockchain technology. Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, 2020(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8877625
World Health Organization. (2002). Active ageing: A policy framework. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/67215
World Health Organization. (2002). World health report: Reducing risks, promoting healthy life. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9241562072
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2024-11-18
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Liu, Y. (2024, November 18). Impact of Digital Technology-Driven Tourism and Physical Activity on Active Aging. Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research, 7(4), 86-99. Retrieved from https://jthr.es/index.php/journal/article/view/606
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