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The Role of Rural Tourism in Tourist Psychological Recovery: Mechanisms and Influences

by Xiao Hu 1,*
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Sichuan Minzu College
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JIEM  2024 5(4):93; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jiem.20240925
Received: / Accepted: / Published Online: 28 September 2024
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Abstract

This study investigates the role of rural tourism in promoting psychological recovery among tourists, focusing on three key factors: the natural environment’s effect on stress relief, the impact of social interactions on recovery, and age-related differences in recovery perceptions. A quantitative survey was conducted, and data were analyzed using Pearson correlations and ANOVA. The results confirmed that exposure to natural environments significantly alleviates stress, supporting the first hypothesis. However, social interactions were not found to have a notable impact on psychological recovery, contradicting the second hypothesis. The third hypothesis was validated, showing that tourists in the 26-35 age group experienced the greatest psychological recovery compared to younger and older age groups. These findings highlight the importance of nature-based experiences in rural tourism and suggest that tourism offerings should be tailored to meet the psychological needs of different age demographics. The study provides practical insights for tourism developers and policymakers, emphasizing the need to preserve natural landscapes and design personalized tourism experiences to enhance mental well-being.

Keywords: Rural tourism; Psychological recovery; Natural environment; Social interaction; Age differences;
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Hu, X. The Role of Rural Tourism in Tourist Psychological Recovery: Mechanisms and Influences. Journal of Innovations in Economics & Management, 2024, 5, 93. doi:10.69610/j.jiem.20240925
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Hu, Xiao 2024. "The Role of Rural Tourism in Tourist Psychological Recovery: Mechanisms and Influences" Journal of Innovations in Economics & Management 5, no.4:93. doi:10.69610/j.jiem.20240925

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