Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

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Determinants of readiness for strategic value co-creation in hospitality and tourism organisations

David Cloarec, Manuel Alector Ribeiro, Xavier Font

Summary: This study examines how servant leadership influences an organization's readiness for strategic value co-creation through service climate, innovation climate, locus of control, and self-efficacy. The findings show that servant leadership practices influence a manager's internal locus of control and self-efficacy. The study also demonstrates that service climate and innovation climate mediate between servant leadership and readiness for strategic value co-creation, and moderate between a manager's beliefs and the firm's readiness for strategic value co-creation.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (2024)

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Wellbeing in high-performance swimming: A grounded theory study

Katie S. Uzzell, Camilla. J. Knight, Kurtis Pankow, Denise M. Hill

Summary: The demands of elite sport have the potential to negatively impact athletes' wellbeing. However, not all athletes are affected in the same way. This study used grounded theory methodology to examine the processes of change in high-performance swimmers' wellbeing. The findings illustrate how a dominant performance narrative influences the development and maintenance of an exclusive swimmer identity tied to performance. Transitions were identified as critical points where wellbeing is likely to be affected, but proactive coping strategies and appropriate support can help minimize the impact.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

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Investigating the day-level associations between affective variability and physical activity using ecological momentary assessment

Bridgette Do, Donald Hedeker, Wei-Lin Wang, Tyler B. Mason, Britni R. Belcher, Kimberly A. Miller, Alexander J. Rothman, Stephen S. Intille, Genevieve F. Dunton

Summary: There is an association between affective variability and daily physical activity levels, with individuals experiencing greater fluctuations in affect engaging in more physical activity on the same day.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

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Aerobic fitness and academic achievement: Disentangling the indirect role of executive functions and intelligence

Marc Yanguez, Lauren Raine, Julien Chanal, Daphne Bavelier, Charles H. Hillman

Summary: Research suggests that there are individual differences in academic achievement among children based on their aerobic fitness. This study examines the indirect effects of executive functions and intelligence in the relationship between aerobic fitness and academic achievement, providing new insights into the cognitive mechanisms underlying this relationship.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE (2024)

Article Education & Educational Research

Measuring Need-Supportive and Need-Thwarting Behaviors Among Athletes from Different Sports: Scale Validity and Reliability

Miguel Jacinto, Diogo Monteiro, Luis Cid, Diogo Teixeira, Rui Matos, Raul Antunes, Filipe Rodrigues

Summary: The present research examined the factor structure of IBQ and IBQ-Self in the sport context. The results showed that both scales had good psychometric properties and measurement invariance across sex and sports. Therefore, they can be used to measure perceived behaviors of others and self-reported behaviors in Portuguese athletes and their coaches.

MEASUREMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE (2023)

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Blockchain revolutionizes entrepreneurial and marketing capabilities in health tourism

Ali Sarhadi, Mohammad Akbarnia, Leila Bagh Shirin, Hassan Kalantari Daronkola, Mohammadjavad Shabankareh, Elham Aznab

Summary: This study investigates the effects of blockchain technology benefits on entrepreneurial capabilities, marketing capabilities, and marketing performance of hospitals operating in the health tourism industry. The findings show that blockchain technology has significant positive effects on the entrepreneurial capabilities and marketing performance of medical centers and hospitals, making contributions to the literature on health tourism.

ANATOLIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY RESEARCH (2023)

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Newspaper media representations of athlete experiences with eating disorders: a critical discourse analysis

Olivia Feng, Lindsay R. Duncan

Summary: Athletes have a higher risk of developing eating disorders compared to the general population, and media portrayals of athletes with eating disorders play a significant role in shaping public perception. This study examines the dominant discourses in newspaper articles about athletes with eating disorders and highlights the need for media guidelines to avoid perpetuating stereotypes.

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN SPORT EXERCISE AND HEALTH (2023)

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Autonomous vehicles adoption motivations and tourist pro-environmental behavior: the mediating role of tourists' green self-image

Shafaqat Mehmood, Salman Khan

Summary: This study examines the impact of autonomous vehicles adoption motivations on tourists' pro-environmental behavior and verifies the mediating role of tourists' green self-image. The findings reveal the significance of eco-friendly attitude, green self-image, and autonomous vehicles adoption motivations in predicting tourists' pro-environmental behavior.

TOURISM REVIEW (2023)

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Developing green urban mobility policies for sustainable public transportation in local communities: a Norwegian perspective

Bokolo Anthony Jr

Summary: This study investigates the role of data in green urban mobility policies for sustainable public transportation in local communities, using a systematic literature review and insights from Norway. The findings provide specific measures and recommendations for achieving a national green mobility practice and offer evidence on how sustainable public transportation can be achieved in local communities. The study also highlights the use of data-driven initiatives to promote green urban mobility in local municipalities and decrease the environmental impact of public transportation.

JOURNAL OF PLACE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (2023)

Article Economics

James Patrick Quirk: An Academic Obituary

Rodney Fort

Summary: This paper summarizes the contributions of James (Jim) Patrick Quirk to the field of economics, particularly in the sub-discipline of sports economics. It also provides a personal account of Jim Quirk as a mentor and friend.

JOURNAL OF SPORTS ECONOMICS (2023)

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Assessing the impact of selfie-taking tourists on local tour guides in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: a netnographic analysis of a dark tourism location

Sofia Heleena Laaksonen, Peter Varga

Summary: This study is the first multi-method analysis of tour guides' emotions towards selfie-taking tourists in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The findings reveal that there is conflict between tour guides and tourists who take selfies, and some tour guides experience emotional labor. The study recommends implementing a more responsible tourist behavior structure at the site.

JOURNAL OF HERITAGE TOURISM (2023)

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Unravelling conspicuous consumption amongst foreign tourists: a study on esteem-based luxury yachting in Fiji

Vikas Gupta

Summary: This study evaluates the influence of individualistic and interpersonal behaviors on luxury yacht patronage and willingness to pay a premium among foreign tourists in Fiji. The research found that the snob, hedonic, and bandwagon effects are major determinants of luxury yacht patronage, and prior luxury yachting knowledge significantly influenced tourists' willingness to pay a premium.

TOURISM RECREATION RESEARCH (2023)

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Having metaphors beyond branding: evidence from a heritage hotel, Pera Palace

Cevat Tosun, Caner Caliskan, Seckin Kodal, Bekir Bora Dedeoglu

Summary: This study examines how metaphorical historical events with important backgrounds in literature, culture, policy, and art contribute to the brand value of hospitality companies, using a historic hotel in Istanbul, Turkey as a case study. The study reveals that these events establish a special brand name through metaphorical connections. It contributes to the conceptualization of the relationship between space metaphor and brand relationship in the field of accommodation.

JOURNAL OF HERITAGE TOURISM (2023)

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Package Tour Distribution Channels of Major Japanese, Chinese, and South Korean Travel Agents

Zhina Nangong, Satoshi Yokoyama

Summary: This study examines the design and arrangement of overseas package tours in China, South Korea, and Japan, revealing similarities in the creation of tours and differences in tour operation methods. It introduces the concept of operating power and emphasizes the strategic creation of distribution channels based on market and destination combinations.

JOURNAL OF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM (2023)

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The mediating role of sport-specific PERMA in the relationship between physical activity/passive sport and global well-being/loneliness

Daichi Oshimi, Keita Kinoshita, Rei Yamashita

Summary: This study found that sport-specific eudaimonic well-being mediates the relationship between physical activity/passive sport consumption and global well-being/loneliness. The findings highlight the importance of eudaimonic well-being in sport for increasing overall well-being and reducing loneliness.

JOURNAL OF LEISURE RESEARCH (2023)

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The marketing of season tickets in the English Football League during a cost-of-living crisis: the importance of financial sustainability and the role of economic, social and cultural capital

Jamie Wheaton

Summary: This paper examines the importance of financial sustainability in season ticket marketing for English Football League (EFL) clubs. The analysis of promotional materials from 71 EFL clubs reveals key themes of economic mitigations, the significance of the supporter base, and the value promised to supporters. These findings highlight the continuous exchange of economic, social, and cultural capital between clubs and fans in the context of season ticket sales.

SOCCER & SOCIETY (2023)

Article Economics

Wages, Talent, and Demand for NCAA Sport After the Alston v. NCAA Antitrust Case

Shane D. Sanders

Summary: This article examines the impact of fan wage-repugnance effect on the competitive advantages in NCAA sports output markets. Although the court in the Alston v. NCAA case considered this advantage as given, it failed to recognize the empirically-verified relationship between league talent and fan demand.

JOURNAL OF SPORTS ECONOMICS (2023)

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Operational quality in youth sport clubs: towards a conceptual model

Margot Ricour, Veerle De Bosscher, Jo Van Hoecke

Summary: This study conducted a scoping review to understand operational quality in youth sport clubs. A preliminary conceptual model consisting of seven categories and 29 sub-categories was generated. The model provides insights for further research and policy-making to improve the quality of youth sport.

SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW (2023)

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Does the Menstrual Cycle Influence Aerobic Capacity in Endurance-Trained Women?

Sofie Ekberg, Bente Morseth, Karin B. Larsen, Lisbeth Wikstrom-Frisen

Summary: This study aimed to investigate if aerobic capacity varies during different phases of the menstrual cycle in female athletes. The results showed that there were no significant differences in aerobic capacity between the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and midluteal phase, indicating similar aerobic capacity despite hormonal variations.

RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT (2023)

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Advanced Force Coordination of Lower Extremities During Visuomotor Control Task in Soccer Players

Tae Lee Lee, Do-Kyung Ko, Nyeonju Kang

Summary: This study compared the bilateral lower extremity motor performances and coordination patterns between soccer players and healthy controls. The results showed that soccer players performed better in force symmetry and force coordination between feet.

RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT (2023)