The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell

This study examines the relationship between residents’ sports habits and their attitudes toward sustainable tourism in the rural region of Alt Urgell. Recognizing the importance of physical activity for health and well-being, this research aims to understand how regular participation in outdoor spo...

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Authors: Cerezo-Esteve, Sergi, De Blas, Xavier, Solanellas, Francesc
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repository:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14120257
https://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/468303
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Keyword:Sport habits
Tourism
Sport activity
Residents
Physical activity
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spelling The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt UrgellCerezo-Esteve, SergiDe Blas, XavierSolanellas, FrancescSport habitsTourismSport activityResidentsPhysical activityThis study examines the relationship between residents’ sports habits and their attitudes toward sustainable tourism in the rural region of Alt Urgell. Recognizing the importance of physical activity for health and well-being, this research aims to understand how regular participation in outdoor sports influences perceptions of sustainable tourism and how demographic factors moderate this relationship. A quantitative survey was conducted with a sample of 416 residents, achieving a 95% confidence level and a 4.8% margin of error. Inferential statistical analysis revealed significant correlations between sports habits and attitudes toward sustainable tourism. Results highlight slight differences in perception between genders, with men showing stronger support for communitydriven economic initiatives. Variations based on years of residency were observed, with long-term residents expressing greater concern for sustainability. Participation in outdoor sports and attendance at sports events positively influenced perceptions of sustainable tourism. While some hypotheses were confirmed, others were rejected, indicating complexities in the relationship between sports habits and sustainable tourism perceptions. This study concludes by emphasizing the need for targeted educational interventions and inclusive policies to promote sustainable development in the region and suggests directions for future research to further explore these dynamics.MDPI2024info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttps://doi.org/10.3390/soc14120257https://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/468303reponame:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunyainstname:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)InglésReproducció del document publicat a https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14120257Societies, 2024, vol. 14, num. 12, p. 257-1-257-14cc-by (c) Sergi Cerezo-Esteve et al., 2024Attribution 4.0 Internationalinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/oai:recercat.cat:10459.1/4683032026-05-29T05:05:01Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell
title The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell
spellingShingle The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell
Cerezo-Esteve, Sergi
Sport habits
Tourism
Sport activity
Residents
Physical activity
title_short The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell
title_full The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell
title_fullStr The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell
title_full_unstemmed The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell
title_sort The Social Impact of Sports Habits on Sustainable Tourism Perceptions: A Case Study in Alt Urgell
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Cerezo-Esteve, Sergi
De Blas, Xavier
Solanellas, Francesc
author Cerezo-Esteve, Sergi
author_facet Cerezo-Esteve, Sergi
De Blas, Xavier
Solanellas, Francesc
author_role author
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Solanellas, Francesc
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Sport habits
Tourism
Sport activity
Residents
Physical activity
topic Sport habits
Tourism
Sport activity
Residents
Physical activity
description This study examines the relationship between residents’ sports habits and their attitudes toward sustainable tourism in the rural region of Alt Urgell. Recognizing the importance of physical activity for health and well-being, this research aims to understand how regular participation in outdoor sports influences perceptions of sustainable tourism and how demographic factors moderate this relationship. A quantitative survey was conducted with a sample of 416 residents, achieving a 95% confidence level and a 4.8% margin of error. Inferential statistical analysis revealed significant correlations between sports habits and attitudes toward sustainable tourism. Results highlight slight differences in perception between genders, with men showing stronger support for communitydriven economic initiatives. Variations based on years of residency were observed, with long-term residents expressing greater concern for sustainability. Participation in outdoor sports and attendance at sports events positively influenced perceptions of sustainable tourism. While some hypotheses were confirmed, others were rejected, indicating complexities in the relationship between sports habits and sustainable tourism perceptions. This study concludes by emphasizing the need for targeted educational interventions and inclusive policies to promote sustainable development in the region and suggests directions for future research to further explore these dynamics.
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Societies, 2024, vol. 14, num. 12, p. 257-1-257-14
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