A Model of Sports Tourism for Urban Family to Improve Quality of Life in Zhumadian City
Abstract
Background and Aim: Sports tourism positively improves the quality of national life and is a major form of popular leisure. The development of tourism has been strongly supported by national policies, in which the family is the basic constituent unit of society and an important part of the sports tourism market.
Materials and Methods: This study used research and development (R&D) research methodology, combining quantitative and qualitative research. The quantitative research used purposive sampling to select 400 residents for questionnaire surveys, while the qualitative research collected information from previous studies and academic articles, using random sampling to select 30 residents for interviews, purposive sampling, and focus group discussions with 8 managers.
Results: According to the relevant theoretical data research, the results of data such as the questionnaire survey of Zhumadian residents on sports tourism, residents' interviews, and managers' focus group discussions are analyzed in terms of averages, and other data results are analyzed to establish a sports tourism model to improve the quality of life of urban families in Zhumadian city. The model was established through an expert workshop.
Conclusion: This study analyzes the data results, identifies the influencing factors, and establishes a model of sports tourism for urban families to improve the quality of life in Zhumadian city, which includes physiological, psychological, social relations, and environmental aspects, as well as to promote the development of sports tourism in Zhumadian city.
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