An Integrated Behavioral Model for Medical Tourism: An American Perspective
Keywords
health belief model; medical tourism; perceived barriers; perceived benefits; theory of planned behavior
Abstract
This study aims to develop and test a theoretical model that predicts individuals' intention to engage in medical tourism. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was performed to test the study hypotheses by using data collected from 246 US residents. The study results indicated that perceived benefits were positively, and perceived barriers negatively, associated with attitude, and perceived barriers had a negative impact on perceived behavioral control. The study results further revealed that attitude, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm positively influenced individuals' intention to engage in medical tourism. Finally, a significant moderating effect of perceived severity was found on the relationships between perceived benefits and attitude, perceived barriers and attitude, and attitude and behavioral intention. The findings of the study offer valuable theoretical contributions and practical implications in the context of medical tourism.
Publication Date
4-1-2021
Original Citation
Chaulagain, S., Pizam, A., & Wang, Y. (2021). An Integrated Behavioral Model for Medical Tourism: An American Perspective. Journal of Travel Research, 60(4), 761–778. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047287520907681
Document Type
Paper
Language
English
Source Title
Journal of Travel Research
Volume
60
Issue
4
Copyright Status
Unknown
College
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Location
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
STARS Citation
Chaulagain, Suja; Pizam, Abraham; and Wang, Youcheng, "An Integrated Behavioral Model for Medical Tourism: An American Perspective" (2021). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 979.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/979