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Emotions elicited by local food consumption, memories, place attachment and behavioural intentions

Sthapit, Erose, Björk, Peter, Coudounaris, Dafnis N.·2017·Anatolia

Abstract

This study examines the influence of food consumption emotions on tourist’s memories of a trip, place attachment, and behavioural intentions. A web-based post-holiday survey was conducted among tourists to Rovaniemi, Finland, and a valid sample of 241 tourists was used for data analysis. Structural equation modelling was applied and all the proposed hypotheses were supported. The findings demonstrate the role of food consumption emotions on the formation of memories that further influence behavioural intentions and place attachment. Memories also mediate in both of the relationships (i.e. between “food consumption emotions” and “place attachment” and between “food consumption emotions” and “behavioural intentions”. The managerial implications include that restaurant managers should formulate a local food quality evaluation system and programme to enable tourists to gain sensual enjoyment. They should also ensure food safety to avoid negative feelings among tourists. Finally, they should focus on the servicescape and storytelling, as well as offer food souvenirs that appeal to tourists’ emotions.

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Authors
Sthapit, E., Björk, P., & Coudounaris, D. N.
Affiliations
  • University of Vaasa (FI)
  • Marketing, Svenska handelshogskolan Vasa Campus, Vaasa, Finland
  • University of Tartu (EE)
Corresponding author
Sthapit, Erose
Venue
Anatolia
Published
2017-05-16
Volume
28
Issue
3
Pages
363-380
ISSN
  • 1303-2917 (ISSN-L)
  • 2156-6909
OpenAlex
W2615016265
Cited by
167
References
113
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 22 · 2023: 25 · 2022: 26 · 2021: 27 · 2020: 18 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 3
FWCI
9.54
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Anatolia (publishedVersion)
  • VBN Forskningsportal (Aalborg Universitet) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Evald and Hilda Nissi Foundation
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Culinary Culture and Tourism
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Nostalgia and Consumer Behavior
Keywords
tourist memory, place attachment, behavioral intention, local food, food souvenirs, restaurant management, food safety, servicescape, storytelling, Rovaniemi

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