Evolution of tourism research in China after the Millennium: Changes in research themes, methods, and researchers
Abstract
This study aims to examine the evolution of tourism research in China after the millennium in terms of research themes, methods/methodologies, and researcher profiles. Reviewing 2,078 research articles published in the leading Chinese tourism journal Tourism Tribune, the study identified a transition of focus from industry supply issues to market demand/consumer behavior issues in research themes; quantitative studies adopting positivism/post-positivism were increasing. Within a relatively young research community in age, female researchers seem to claim the majority in the next generation. Multiple-author collaborations and publishing also appear to be the norm of tourism research practices in China.
RAS ID
27454
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2018
School
School of Business and Law
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Journal of China Tourism Research
Comments
Huang, S., Chen, G., Luo, X., & Bao, J. (2018). Evolution of tourism research in China after the millennium: Changes in research themes, methods, and researchers. Journal of China Tourism Research, 15(3), 420-434.
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