Reflexivity in current themes in sociology of tourism

Jinsheng (Jason) Zhu, Shuo Yu, David Airey and Hailin Zhang

Current Issues in Tourism, 2025, vol. 28, issue 3, 359-375

Abstract: This study reviews the conceptual and epistemological tensions of the current sociology of tourism research. Adopting a narrative theoretical discussion approach, this paper synthesises the existing theoretical literature of recent decades in sociological theories in tourism. It focuses on themes with current theoretical trends: socio-economy, psychology, materiality, authenticity, and mobility. The research indicates that the field of sociology of tourism has evolved to include the intrinsic essence of tourism, which is the experience of both physical and psychological emancipation within an unconventional setting. As such, the current paper has reference value for the establishment of the tourism discipline system and the promotion of the tourist industry’s well-being and sustainable growth.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2024.2363411

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