The influence of socio-demographic factors on social cultural impacts of tourism: Case study of Masooleh and Saree'n, Iran

Zamani, F.H. and Musa, G. and Abessi, M. (2008) The influence of socio-demographic factors on social cultural impacts of tourism: Case study of Masooleh and Saree'n, Iran. In: International World Joint Cultural Tourism Conference, 14-16 Nov 2008, Seoul, Korea. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This study explores the social cultural impacts of tourism as perceived by local residents with case studies of Masooleh and Sar'een in Iran. Using convenient sampling, the questionnaire was distributed to door to door in the two towns. From 500 useable questionnaires analyzed, residents large experience positive socio-cultural impact of tourism. Socio-demographic profiles of gender, educational level and tourism-related job influence the perception of socio-cultural impacts of tourism in the areas. The paper also suggests some management implications of the research findings.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Residents' perceptions; Socio-Cultural impacts; Socio-Demographic factors; Tourism; Iran;
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Business and Economics > Dept of Business Policy and Strategy
Depositing User: Mr. Mohd Samsul Ismail
Date Deposited: 16 Oct 2014 02:23
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2014 05:16
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/9237

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