Cognitive science and tourism
Abstract
This chapter introduces the cognitive paradigm. The concept of translation and associated problems is discussed. Several arguments for the adoption of a cognitive-based social sciences are provided. A brief history of the term cognition is provided and the origin of theory in tourism discussed. Justifications for the use of cognitive psychology in the field of tourism are provided. These include the (mostly) hedonic and hence emotional nature of tourism experiences, the novelty of travel outside one’s usual environment, the importance of imagining, daydreams, emotions and desire for travel decisions and the importance of autobiographical memories because of travel.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
6-24-2024
Volume
27
School
School of Arts and Humanities
Copyright
Subscription content
Publisher
Emerald
Comments
Scott, N., Moyle, B., Campos, A. C., Skavronskaya, L., and Liu, B. (2024). “Cognitive Science and Tourism”, Cognitive Psychology and Tourism (Tourism Social Science Series, Vol. 27), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 7-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1571-504320240000027002