The mediating role of mental well-being in the effect of local food experience on destination loyalty
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Selda KARAHAN Beykoz Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Selda Uca Karacabey Kocaeli Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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Özgün Makale
(ESCI dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
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| Dergi Adı | European Journal of Tourism Research | ||
| Dergi ISSN | 1994-7658 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi | ||
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | ESCI | ||
| Makale Dili | İngilizce | Basım Tarihi | 01-2026 |
| Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa | 42 / 1 / – | DOI | 10.54055/ejtr.v42i.4409 |
| Makale Linki | https://doi.org/10.54055/ejtr.v42i.4409 | ||
| UAK Araştırma Alanları |
Turizm Pazarlaması
Gastronomi ve Mutfak Sanatları
Turizm İşletmeciliği
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| Özet |
| This study explores the mediating role of mental well-being in the relationship between local food experience and destination loyalty. A mixed-methods design was employed, combining a quantitative survey of 420 domestic tourists in Türkiye with in-depth interviews of seven participants. The quantitative findings, analysed through PLS-SEM, indicate that local food experiences significantly influence both mental well-being and destination loyalty, and that mental well-being partially mediates this relationship. Qualitative data, analysed through interpretative phenomenological analysis, reveal six main themes: hedonism, social interaction, personal benefit, escape from routine, authenticity, and social benefit. These findings suggest that beyond sensory pleasure, meaningful social interactions and a sense of belonging contribute to well-being and encourage repeat visits. This research offers theoretical insights by integrating eudaimonic and hedonic perspectives of well-being into tourism behaviour, and practical implications for destination managers aiming to strengthen loyalty through culinary experiences. |
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| Destination loyalty | Gastronomy tourism | Local food | Mental well-being |
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| Google Scholar | 2 |