Differential roles of push and pull factors on escape for travel: Personal and social identity perspectives

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Michael, N., Nyadzayo, M., Michael, I. and Balasubramanian, S. 2020. Differential roles of push and pull factors on escape for travel: Personal and social identity perspectives. International Journal of Tourism Research. 22 (4), pp. 464-478. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2349
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TitleDifferential roles of push and pull factors on escape for travel: Personal and social identity perspectives
AuthorsMichael, N., Nyadzayo, M., Michael, I. and Balasubramanian, S.
Abstract

This study examines the effects of push and pull motivations linked to an individual's personal and social identities as key antecedents to escape for travel. In terms of push factors, escape for travel is driven from a personal identity perspective by the need for evaluation of self and regression and from a social identity perspective by the need for social interaction but not enhancement of kinship. Cultural motives that reflect personal identity positively influence escape for travel than destination pull factors linked to social identity. Overall, the study contributes to the existing knowledge on push and pull tourist motivations.

Keywordspush and pull factors, personal identity, social identity, escape for travel
Sustainable Development Goals11 Sustainable cities and communities
Middlesex University ThemeCreativity, Culture & Enterprise
Research GroupStrategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour and Branding/Identity group
PublisherWiley
JournalInternational Journal of Tourism Research
ISSN1099-2340
Publication dates
Online13 Feb 2020
PrintJul 2020
Publication process dates
Deposited30 Sep 2022
Submitted27 Aug 2019
Accepted14 Jan 2020
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2349
LanguageEnglish
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