Residents' perceptions towards tourism and its impacts on their quality of life in Aqaba city
Other Title(s)
آراء و تصورات سكان مدينة العقبة (الأردن) تجاه السياحة و تأثيرها في نوعية الحياة
Joint Authors
al-Badarinah, Muhammad Badr Hilal
al-Makhadimah, Ahmad Abd al-Munim
al-Sad, Sad
al-Arinat, Lamah
Source
Dirasat : Human and Social Sciences
Issue
Vol. 45, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2018), pp.229-244, 16 p.
Publisher
University of Jordan Deanship of Academic Research (DAR)
Publication Date
2018-03-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Social Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
The aim of this study is to investigate the resident's perceptions of economic, socio-cultural, and aim environmental tourism impacts in Aqaba city and how they affect their quality of life.
A quantitative survey based on random sample was conducted in Aqaba.
295 questionnaires were completed by 300 respondents approached; representing a 98.3% response rate for this survey.
The descriptive statistical analysis was used based on a five-point Likert scale.
It was found that residents have higher positive perceptions towards economic and socio-cultural impacts of tourism in Aqaba as they agreed that tourism increases employment opportunities, improves the local economy, promotes cultural exchange and fosters tourists' awareness.
On the other hand, residents' quality of life is influenced negatively as tourism increases prices of land and increases local residents' cost of living.
It is also found that tourism has contributed towards problems of traffic congestion and overcrowding of people.
Marital status, education, and employment were found to be the main demographic variables affecting the residents' perceptions towards tourism impacts.
Finally, the recommendations section discusses some implications for local community and sustainable tourism
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Sad, Sad& al-Arinat, Lamah& al-Badarinah, Muhammad Badr Hilal& al-Makhadimah, Ahmad Abd al-Munim. 2018. Residents' perceptions towards tourism and its impacts on their quality of life in Aqaba city. Dirasat : Human and Social Sciences،Vol. 45, no. 1, pp.229-244.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-908643
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Makhadimah, Ahmad Abd al-Munim…[et al.]. Residents' perceptions towards tourism and its impacts on their quality of life in Aqaba city. Dirasat : Human and Social Sciences Vol. 45, no. 1 (Mar. 2018), pp.229-244.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-908643
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Sad, Sad& al-Arinat, Lamah& al-Badarinah, Muhammad Badr Hilal& al-Makhadimah, Ahmad Abd al-Munim. Residents' perceptions towards tourism and its impacts on their quality of life in Aqaba city. Dirasat : Human and Social Sciences. 2018. Vol. 45, no. 1, pp.229-244.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-908643
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-908643