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Conflict experience as social exchange: The role of power

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Abstract

The study investigates Chinese tourists’ experience of conflict during outbound trips. Data were collected from 30 Chinese tourists and service personnel using in-depth interviews. The findings suggest conflict experience as a social exchange process. Tourists’ experience is shaped by carefully weighing the costs and benefits of conflict management strategies and how they perceive power or (dis-)empowerment because of perceived justice and control in this process. Understanding the role of power in conflict exchange helps identify the root causes of conflict, tourists’ reactions to conflict, and better learn from these conflict experiences.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCAUTHE 2024 Conference Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationDiverse Voices: Creating Change in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
PublisherCouncil for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE)
Pages426
Edition2024
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-6459381-0-4
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2024
Event34th Annual CAUTHE Conference - Hobart, Australia
Duration: 6 Feb 20249 Feb 2024

Conference

Conference34th Annual CAUTHE Conference
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityHobart
Period6/02/249/02/24

Keywords

  • conflict, power
  • tourist experience

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