Happier after vacation? Exploring the role of emotion regulation in tourists’ well-being
Abstract (150 Words)
This study is built on the theoretical foundation of emotion regulation, and aimed to examine whether changes in tourists’ well-being were due to use of Emotion Regulation Strategies (ERSs) during vacation. Travel diaries were used to record tourists’ use of ERSs on a daily basis, and tourists’ perceived well-being was measured one day before and after their vacation. Results indicated that those who used ERSs were more likely to indicate a higher sense of well-being after vacation. This study not only provide a longitudinal perspective of emotions and ERSs through the use of daily diaries, but also include new information regarding which aspects of tourists’ subjective and psychological well-being can be boosted by using different ERSs. Study results also shed light into the tourism field by how to provide memorable experiences that may lead to a boost in overall well-being.
Happier after vacation? Exploring the role of emotion regulation in tourists’ well-being
This study is built on the theoretical foundation of emotion regulation, and aimed to examine whether changes in tourists’ well-being were due to use of Emotion Regulation Strategies (ERSs) during vacation. Travel diaries were used to record tourists’ use of ERSs on a daily basis, and tourists’ perceived well-being was measured one day before and after their vacation. Results indicated that those who used ERSs were more likely to indicate a higher sense of well-being after vacation. This study not only provide a longitudinal perspective of emotions and ERSs through the use of daily diaries, but also include new information regarding which aspects of tourists’ subjective and psychological well-being can be boosted by using different ERSs. Study results also shed light into the tourism field by how to provide memorable experiences that may lead to a boost in overall well-being.