Social Representations of Space Travel: Modeling the Antecedents and Outcomes
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Keywords
MTurk; PLS; social representations; space tourism; space travel; SpaceX
Abstract
Using Social Representations Theory, the current study modeled different information sources, "anchoring" of space travel, "objectification" of space travel and their influences on attitude towards, support for, and attractiveness of space travel using data from 474 respondents. PLS‐SEM revealed that negative anchors related to space travel influence negative attitude while the objectification of SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Tesla influence the positive attitudes. Organizations with an interest in space tourism need to use scientific knowledge and scientists, documentary broadcasts, and serious news media for broadening their appeal, as more tangible scientific messages derive the higher response and impact.
Publication Date
7-1-2021
Original Citation
Tasci, A. D. A., Fyall, A. D., & Fu, X. (2021). Social representations of space travel: Modeling the antecedents and outcomes. International Journal of Tourism Research, 23(4), 611–635. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2430
Document Type
Paper
Language
English
Source Title
International Journal of Tourism Research
Volume
23
Issue
4
Copyright Status
Unknown
College
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Location
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
STARS Citation
Tasci, Asli D.A.; Fyall, Alan; and Fu, Xiaoxiao, "Social Representations of Space Travel: Modeling the Antecedents and Outcomes" (2021). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 1022.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/1022