The relationship between the fear of COVID-19, intention of repurchasing a vacation and subjective vitality variables
Current Issues in Tourism, vol.26, no.24, pp.3934-3939, 2023 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Letter
- Volume: 26 Issue: 24
- Publication Date: 2023
- Doi Number: 10.1080/13683500.2023.2185878
- Journal Name: Current Issues in Tourism
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), CAB Abstracts, Geobase, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, Hospitality & Tourism Index, PAIS International, Veterinary Science Database
- Page Numbers: pp.3934-3939
- Keywords: The fear of COVID-19, intention to repurchase vacation, subjective vitality, Turkiye
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
COVID-19 has prompted tourists to look for vacation options where they can feel safer. Hence, repurchasing behaviour gains importance regarding vacationing. Another widely accepted effect of COVID-19 is on people's psychological outcomes, such as decreased subjective vitality. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the interrelationships among tourists’ fear of COVID-19, intention to repurchase a vacation and subjective vitality. Based on data from 654 tourists from all over Turkey and using the AMOS-SEM and PROCESS macro, the findings show (i) a positive relationship between the intention to repurchase a vacation and subjective vitality, (ii) negative associations between the fear of COVID-19 and repurchase intention, and fear of COVID-19 and subjective vitality. However, the results provide no significant evidence regarding the mediator role of the intention to repurchase.