College of Business
AACSB International EQUIS - European Quality Improvement System
Research Seminar
Towards a QOL Theory of Leisure Travel Satisfaction

Abstract: This article proposes a quality-of-life (QOL) theory of leisure travel satisfaction based on goal theory. The proposed theory has four central principles: (1) selecting leisure travel goals that have high levels of positive valence, (2) selecting leisure travel goals that are very likely to be attained, (3) engaging in actions that would implement these leisure travel goals, and (4) engaging in actions that would allow the tourist to experience goal attainment. Numerous subprinciples are introduced in the context of these four major principles. A research agenda is discussed based on the overall theory. Managerial implications of this research are also discussed.
Date: Jul 23 (Wed), 2014 10:30 am - 12:00 am
Time: 10:30AM - 12:00AM
Speaker: Prof. M. Joseph Sirgy, Professor of Marketing and Virginia Real Estate Research Fellow, Professor of Marketing and Virginia Real Estate Research Fellow