Backpackers’ views on risk in the Cape Coast-Elmina area of Ghana

• 영문명: Backpackers’ views on risk in the Cape Coast-Elmina area of Ghana
• 발행기관: 한국관광학회
• 저자명: Frank Badu-Baiden Kwaku Adutwum Boakye Felix Elvis Otoo
• 간행물 정보: 『International Journal of Tourism Science』Vol.16 No.1, 1~14쪽, 전체 14쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 관광학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2016.09.30

영문 초록

The backpacker market segment is recognized as one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism trade. Despite its growth, literature suggests that the peculiar characteristics of backpackers predispose them to varied forms of risks. Consequently, the study sought to examine backpackers’ perspectives on issues concerning risk in the Cape Coast-Elmina area. Data were obtained from 387 backpackers to the Cape Coast-Elmina area in Ghana using the systematic sampling method. A Chi-square test was performed to explore the relationship between backpackers’ perception of risk and their travel and sociodemographic characteristics. Making inference to the perceived risk theory, the study identified three main risk areas, health, finance and crime, to be of concern to backpackers surveyed from the study area. The results suggest significant associations between some sociodemographic characteristics (gender and highest level of education) and risk perception. Likewise, some significant associations were observed between the respondents’ perception of risk and their length of stay, accommodation preference and travel party size.

목차

Introduction

Literature review

Theoretical framework

Methodology

Results

Risk perception

Influence of socio-demographic characteristics on backpackers’ perceived risk

Travel characteristics and risk perception

Discussion

Conclusions and implications

Disclosure statement

ORCID

References

키워드

Backpacker characteristics Ghana risk perceived risk theory