Divorce and Tourism – International Data for 2000-2003
by Xuan V. Tran (Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, University of West Florida), Steven F. Philipp (Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, University of West Florida), & F. Stephen Bridges (Health, Leisure & Exercise Science, University of West Florida)
Abstract:
The rate of divorce associated with tourism development has been given little attention in the literature. This study explores the relationship between the rate of tourist arrivals and the rate of divorce while controlling for the rates of unemployment and gross domestic product per capita. Results from 48 European nations indicated a significant association between the rate of tourist arrivals and the rate of divorce. The contribution of this study is increase the importance of tourists as cultural change agents affecting the rate of divorce. Key words: Tourism, Divorce, Cultural.
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