A thematic analysis of transformational experiences, from a tourism perspective
Szczesny, Mattias (2022)
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2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202203304184
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202203304184
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In this qualitative study, a thematic analysis was conducted with the purpose of discovering what makes an experience transformative. A transformative experience i.e., transformation, is an elevated form of experience characterized by a lasting lifestyle change.
Transformations are as such considered hierarchically above experiences in value progression, and potentially provide an arena for innovation within the tourism business.
The scope of the study was limited to a small-scale inductive inquiry, analyzing a total of 26 online blog posts collected using criterion sampling. The samples were coded with the use of a generic thematic analysis without a priori themes and resulted in two emerging themes describing the most important part for facilitating transformations. The main conclusion made through this study was that transformations are most likely to occur in groups or through the close involvement of other people.
The structure of the study consists of an introduction to the premise of the research question, a theory chapter for the context needed to understand the tourism business perspective, a methodology chapter describing the methods and tools used, a findings chapter showcasing the results of the analysis, and concludes with a discussion chapter containing the researcher’s conclusions from the study.
Transformations are as such considered hierarchically above experiences in value progression, and potentially provide an arena for innovation within the tourism business.
The scope of the study was limited to a small-scale inductive inquiry, analyzing a total of 26 online blog posts collected using criterion sampling. The samples were coded with the use of a generic thematic analysis without a priori themes and resulted in two emerging themes describing the most important part for facilitating transformations. The main conclusion made through this study was that transformations are most likely to occur in groups or through the close involvement of other people.
The structure of the study consists of an introduction to the premise of the research question, a theory chapter for the context needed to understand the tourism business perspective, a methodology chapter describing the methods and tools used, a findings chapter showcasing the results of the analysis, and concludes with a discussion chapter containing the researcher’s conclusions from the study.