The article “When women embrace snow-sport adventures: unravelling the influence of memorable travel experiences on well-being. “ jointly by Wang, X., Lai, I.K.W. (MPU), and Wang, X. was published in Leisure Studies. (SSCI, SCOPUS)
Participating in outdoor recreational activities such as skiing can enhance women’s physical and mental health. This study aimed to examine the effect of memorable snow-sport travel experiences on life satisfaction through a sense of well-being in the context of female tourism. Based on the positive psychology framework, a research model was constructed to examine the psychological progressive mechanism from three memorable travel experiences to life satisfaction through five PERMA domains (positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement). A survey was conducted with 346 women travellers of snow sports. The results of the data analysis using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) indicate that all experiences significantly affected the individual level of well-being (positive emotions, relationships, and engagement) except for the perceived natural environment, which does not affect relationships. The results also reveal that the three components of individual well-being impact the two facets of collective well-being, where engagement has a greater impact on achievement, and achievement has a greater impact on life satisfaction. This study enriches the leisure tourism literature by revealing the fundamental mechanisms that affect women travellers’ well-being. Additionally, this study offers valuable insights into the strategic marketing of snow-sport destinations for women.
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