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Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being
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Hotel industry and regional competitiveness: the bibliometric perspective of web of science
Publication . Teixeira, Sérgio J.; Pocinho, Margarida
The hotel industry is certainly a key sector study for any regional competitiveness. The aim
of this study is to review the extent and emerging perspectives and approaches to the hotel
industry and regional competitiveness. We adopted a systematic literature review using a
bibliometric approach, focusing on the creation of maps and networks of visualization of
intellectual structure in the period of 18 years (2000-2018), through the Web of Science
database. The author argues that the hotel industry is undoubtedly the sector linked to
regional competitiveness and that is an engine of the regional economy
Exploring creativity and wellbeing characteristics of portuguese tourists
Publication . Garcês, Soraia; Pocinho, Margarida; Jesus, Saul Neves de; Câmara, Ester; Martins, Patricia
The purpose of this study was to explore creativity and wellbeing characteristics in a sample of
Portuguese tourists while simultaneously building a creative tourist profile. A sample of 857
Portuguese tourists with ages ranging from 17 to 76 years was used. The Creative Personality
Scale short form and the Tourism Experience Scale were applied for data collection. The
results indicated positive and significant correlations between wellbeing and creativity.
Women showed higher levels of wellbeing. Older tourists performed better in creativity.
Age had a significant influence only on creativity and not on tourists’ overall wellbeing.
Non-students obtained higher and significant scores for creativity, while overall wellbeing
was not influenced by having a job (student vs non-student). A significant multiple linear
regression model suggested that wellbeing and age are significant predictors of creativity in
tourism settings. Wellbeing rankings showed positive emotions in first place, creativity in
second place and meaning in third place. In conclusion, the results indicated that creativity
and wellbeing are important factors for tourism experiences and that Portuguese tourists’
psychological profile already show
BACK TO BASICS: EXPERIENCING A DESTINATION THROUGH GASTRONOMY - THE CASE OF MADEIRA ISLAND
Publication . Garcês, Soraia; Pocinho, Margarida; Jesus, Saúl Neves de
Abstract
Purpose – This study aims to explore gastronomy tourists' wellbeing in Madeira Island, Portugal,
particularly those who acknowledged this activity as the experience they most enjoyed.
Methodology – Data was retrieved in 2019, and it is part of the "Wellbeing Tourists Project"
developed in Madeira Island. From a preliminary sample of 475 tourists, 52 considered gastronomy
their most enjoyed experience, composing this subset of participants the sample for the current
study. Data collection occurred in-person (before the pandemic) and online. Tourists filled the
Tourism Wellbeing Scale, which evaluates tourism experiences through positive Psychology
variables [wellbeing (positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and
accomplishment), creativity, optimism, and spirituality].
Findings – Tourists from England/UK, Czech Republic and Portugal (mainland) considered
gastronomy their top choice. Findings showed that a gastronomy tourist in Madeira is someone
who first looks to have fun, acknowledges the experience as unique/original, and enjoys engaging
with the local community. Logistic regression showed that the estimated odds ratio favoured an
increase of nearly 53% for the Gastronomy experience every one unit increase of the Meaning
variable.
Contribution – Madeira has a unique cuisine with unique flavours, which can be an essential
attraction factor for this destination, but it is considered a complementary product. This study
highlights that gastronomy should be considered a potential to promote the Island tourism and that
it can also be an essential factor to promote wellbeing and Madeira food heritage.
Senior tourists' well-being, happiness, and satisfaction with life: a systematic literature review
Publication . Câmara, Ester; Pocinho, Margarida; Jesus, Saúl Neves de; Agapito, Dora; Pocinho, Margarida
The perception of well-being through tourism improves the quality of life of tourists, and for senior tourists, this re lationship is even more promising. While the association between tourism and mental health is clear, the processes
involved are not always clarified. Thus, this systematic literature review aims to explore and systematise the benefits
of senior tourism for well-being, happiness, and satisfaction with life. Following the PRISMA method, the search was
undertaken on platforms SCOPUS and Web of Science, using the research terms “senior tourism”, “elderly tourism”,
“well-being”, and “life satisfaction”. Articles were included, if published after 2018, peer-reviewed, in English, concern ing an overview of senior well-being and tourism. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final sample
comprised 16 articles. Senior tourists experience higher well-being, happiness, and satisfaction with life when their
goals are of high valence, more likely to be achieved, coherent with the activities, and when they feel pleasure asso ciated with achieving those goals. Still, senior tourists’ happiness, life satisfaction and well-being are associated with
four central elements: interpersonal relationships; time and resource management; achievement of goals and objec tives; and management of the personal meaning attributed to the experience. Theoretical and empirical implications
are further discussed.
The drawing of the human figure in Madeira Island: evidence of validity
Publication . Pocinho, Margarida; Solange Muglia Wechsler; Neves, Georgina; Pocinho, Margarida
Abstract Human figure drawing (HFD) is one of the most widely tests used to assess children's intellectual development. This study investigated the evidence of the validity and reliability of HFD for children in Madeira using Wechsler`s scoring system. The sample included 489 children (49% girls), 5-13 years old, from schools in the 1st and 2nd cycles of the education system. The instruments were: HFD, Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices (CPM) test, and school grades (Portuguese and Mathematics). There were differences by age, gender, and the figure drawn. The correlations between HFD, CPM, and school grades were significant. Reliability was satisfactory (>0.80). In conclusion, the Wechsler’s scoring system for HFD has evidence of validity and reliability for children in Madeira indicating the possibility of its use after obtaining Portuguese norms.
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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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6817 - DCRRNI ID
Funding Award Number
UIDB/04020/2020