 Leisure travel as process: understanding the relationship between leisure travel and subjective well-being among older adultsJ. J. Zhang Current Issues in Tourism, 2023, vol. 26, issue 20, 3306-3317 Abstract: This exploratory paper contributes to a theorization of the relationship between leisure travels and subjective well-being (SWB) among older adults. Although it is generally agreed that leisure travel contributes to one’s mental well-being, the processes that lead to various forms of well-being are often understudied. It is argued that a more nuanced understanding of these processes can lead to better appreciation of the meanings of travel for the older adults. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 older travellers to garner their thoughts on how leisure travels have contributed to their SWB. Through a thematic analysis of travel narratives, four recurring themes, namely (1) reminiscing the past, (2) bonding with family members, (3) rediscovering self and (4) forming informal networks of care (RBRiC), were identified as processes leading to various elements of SWB among older adults. Although non-exhaustive, these processes reveal the embodied meanings and experiences of travel for the individual and can potentially lead to more meaningful discussions on how various aspects of SWB are attained. Date: 2023 Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:taf:rcitxx:v:26:y:2023:i:20:p:3306-3317 Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2023.2201418 Access Statistics for this article Current Issues in Tourism is currently edited by Jennifer Tunstall More articles in Current Issues in Tourism from Taylor & Francis Journals |
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