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Tourist Well-Being and Sustainability: Balancing Pleasure, Meaning, and Practicality

Nina K. Prebensen

Advances in Hospitality and Leisure2026https://doi.org/10.1108/s1745-354220260000021002book-chapter
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Abstract The well-being of tourists is shaped by experiences that are pleasurable (hedonic), meaningful (eudaimonic), and functionally beneficial (utilitarian). While these dimensions of well-being have been studied independently, their combined impact on sustainable travel behavior remains underexplored. This study examines their interplay in two contrasting contexts: Kistefos Museum, Norway (a reflective culture-nature attraction), and Surfers Paradise, Australia (a high-energy coastal hub). Using Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) Theory, this research study employs participant observation to analyze real-time emotional engagement and sustainability choices. The findings support prior studies and suggest that while eudaimonic tourist experiences foster sustainability-oriented behavior, hedonic engagement primarily enhances satisfaction without necessarily promoting responsibility. Utilitarian motives such as cost and convenience may either support or counteract sustainable choices.

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@article{nina2026,
  title        = {{Tourist Well-Being and Sustainability: Balancing Pleasure, Meaning, and Practicality}},
  author       = {Nina K. Prebensen},
  journal      = {Advances in Hospitality and Leisure},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1108/s1745-354220260000021002},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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