Exploring the emotional benefits of nature-based tourism experiences in Montserrat for visitors with emotional distress
This study addresses the gap in understanding how nature-based tourism, particularly in spiritually significant locations like Montserrat, can provide emotional benefits for visitors ex-periencing emotional distress. Using a qualitative approach, the research explores the pre-travel emotional states...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis de maestría |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya) |
| Repositorio: | Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:recercat.cat:10256/26338 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10256/26338 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Emocions Emotions Ecoturisme Ecotourism Turisme -- Aspectes religiosos Tourism -- Religious aspects Montserrat (Catalunya : Massís) Montserrat (Spain) |
| Sumario: | This study addresses the gap in understanding how nature-based tourism, particularly in spiritually significant locations like Montserrat, can provide emotional benefits for visitors ex-periencing emotional distress. Using a qualitative approach, the research explores the pre-travel emotional states that motivate individuals to seek nature-based experiences, how visitors per-ceive and interpret their time in Montserrat, and the emotional outcomes of these experiences. The findings reveal that nature-based tourism can offer a profound sense of peace, emotional healing, and personal growth, especially for individuals coping with grief, stress, or emotional challenges. Visitors perceive Montserrat as a sanctuary for processing emotions, confronting inner struggles, and reconnecting with spirituality. The implications contribute to the broader discourse on tourism’s potential to foster emotional well-being, suggesting that spiritually and nature-based tourism destinations can play a pivotal role in emotional recovery. Future research should investigate how similar emotional benefits manifest in other nature-based tourism con-texts and explore strategies to enhance the therapeutic value of such experiences |
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