An exploration into Gen Ys attitudes and behaviour towards volunteering whilst backpacking
Book chapter
Authors | Jelaca, Elena, Azara, Iride and Michopoulou, Eleni |
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Editors | Pappas, N. and Farmaki, A. |
Abstract | This study focuses on Generation Ys’ attitudes and behaviour towards engaging in volunteer tourism whilst backpacking. To that end, we first examine Gen Ys’ generational characteristics and the predominant attitudes and behaviours displayed by this generational cohort. Then the focus is shifted to understanding Generation Y as backpackers and their internal and external motivations. These motivations are queried under the prism of volunteer tourism; being seen as factors determining the level of engagement with volunteer tourism and overall backpacking behaviour while travelling. This chapter provides insights into the themes described above by examining the relevant tourism literature. Finally, it summarises the theoretical gaps in the extant literature and sets objectives for future research, whilst signposting authors to key literature sources. |
Keywords | Generation Y; millennials; backpacking; volunteering; tourism; motivation |
Page range | 1-3 |
Year | 2021 |
Book title | Tourism Dynamics: New perspectives and changing directions |
Publisher | Goodfellows |
Place of publication | Wolvercote, Oxford. |
ISBN | 9781911635932 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.23912/9781911635932-4959 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.goodfellowpublishers.com/academic-publishing.php?content=doi&doi=10.23912/9781911635932-4959 |
hdl:10545/626051 | |
File | File Access Level Restricted |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | 01 Sep 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 26 Oct 2021, 10:28 |
Accepted | 01 Jan 2021 |
Contributors | University of Derby |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/936v2/an-exploration-into-gen-ys-attitudes-and-behaviour-towards-volunteering-whilst-backpacking
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