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Social Carrying Capacity in Island Destinations: Interpreting Visitors’ Opinions in Madeira Island

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dc.contributor.authorMota, Luís
dc.contributor.authorFranco, Mara
dc.contributor.authorSantos, Rossana
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-26T13:28:59Z
dc.date.available2024-04-26T13:28:59Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractSocial carrying capacity is an additional dimension of tourism carrying capacity. This paper aims to provide further understanding beyond physi cal values describing carrying capacity for a touristic site on an island destination, namely, the Laurisilva of Madeira. This UNESCO site is the major tourist attraction on the island. The component of social carrying capac ity was added to assess satisfaction levels registered in 481 completed questionnaires and find relevant factors reflecting social values and enjoyment while visiting the site. Nonparametric tests were performed to study the relationship between sociodemographic variables and satisfaction measurements. Statistically, cleanliness and natural conditions, trail amenities, trail conditions, envi ronmental conditions, and pollution levels were the five dimensions relevant to gauging satisfaction related to visiting the natural heritage site. Social carrying capacity showed an average satisfaction of 71%, but mean scores concluded visitors to be only slightly satisfied and differ ences in satisfaction levels regarding the education level of respondents. These are essential dimensions for good site management and for planning management actions for the island destination. This method of analysis is fea sible for site management and is complementary to the corresponding physical thresholds.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationMota, L., Franco, M., & Santos, R. (2021). Social Carrying Capacity in Island Destinations: Interpreting Visitors’ Opinions in Madeira Island. European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation, 11(2), 253-266.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.2478/ejthr-2021-0023pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/5652
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherSciendopt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectSocial carrying capacitypt_PT
dc.subjectLaurisilvapt_PT
dc.subjectSustainable managementpt_PT
dc.subjectIsland destinationspt_PT
dc.subjectUNESCOpt_PT
dc.subjectMadeira (Portugal)pt_PT
dc.subject.pt_PT
dc.subjectEscola Superior de Tecnologias e Gestãopt_PT
dc.titleSocial Carrying Capacity in Island Destinations: Interpreting Visitors’ Opinions in Madeira Islandpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage266pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue2pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage253pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleEuropean Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreationpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume11pt_PT
person.familyNameSoares Mota
person.familyNameFranco
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person.givenNameLuís Cândido
person.givenNameMara
person.givenNameRossana
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