Active living in later life: An overview of aging studies in hospitality and tourism journals

Kam Hung; Jiaying Lu

doi:10.1016/j.ijhm.2015.10.008

Active living in later life: An overview of aging studies in hospitality and tourism journals

Kam Hung, Jiaying Lu

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Abstract

The most rapid growth of the aged population is predicted to occur after 2010, at which baby boomers would reach the age of 65. Here, a thorough review of past aging studies has been conducted and an overview on the progress of aging studies in six top journals in the tourism and hospitality fields over a three-decade period (1984-2013) is presented. A content analysis of 52 aging-related articles in the fields of hospitality and tourism identifies the research and methodological trends in aging studies in said fields. Significant study trends and possible exploration gaps are also discussed to raise awareness for future research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	133-144
Number of pages	12
Journal	International Journal of Hospitality Management
Volume	53
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2015.10.008
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2016

Keywords

Aging
Hospitality
Review
Travel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Strategy and Management

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