Reviving well-being after vacation: self-continuity with memories and emotional recall from local food experiences
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MARKETING, vol.43, no.1, pp.90-112, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 43 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.1080/10548408.2025.2537083
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MARKETING
- Journal Indexes: Scopus, Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), ABI/INFORM, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, Hospitality & Tourism Index, Index Islamicus
- Page Numbers: pp.90-112
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This study examines the revival of experiential-phase well-being from local food experiences in the destination after returning home through memorability and emotions. Self-continuity and emotional recall theories have provided the framework. Data from 408 Turkish tourists filling cross-sectional questionnaires were tested using PLS-SEM. Findings revealed that cognitive and emotional memories are important for hedonic well-being provided by local food experiences to be re-experienced at home as a revived subjective well-being. In addition, individuals exhibit revisiting and post-purchasing behaviors to establish self-continuity in well-being by experiencing the same states and feelings. This process is described as the tourist experience well-being cycle.