Beyond chronological age: exploring how different future time perspective influences the health tourism intention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burgeoning field of health tourism has garnered significant attention due to its integration of health and leisure, reflecting a growing consumer demand for wellness-oriented travel experiences. Based on the socioemotional selectivity theory, this study examines the relationship between future time perspective, health awareness, involvement, and health tourism intention. It aims to understand how different dimensions of future time perspective influence the intention to engage in health tourism, beyond the traditional chronological age.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among individuals aged 16 years and above with normal cognitive function. Data was collected through online questionnaires distributed on popular Chinese social media platforms, We

SUBMITTER: Liao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11585205 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature