Fatores que influenciam o apoio dos residentes ao desenvolvimento do turismo em destinos turísticos costeiros

Abstract

This study investigated the factors affecting residents support for tourism development in Coastal Destinations. In this paper, we analyse the perceptions of residents in an emerging tourist destination: Praia da Pipa. For that, an exploratorydescriptive research was developed, with a quantitative approach, characterized as a cross-sectional Survey. The sample process was non-probabilistic, with the subject selected in a simple random procedure. The instrument of data collection was the form, elaborated in metric scale of 10 points, based on the Likert approach. The dimensions "destination image", "place attachment" and "tourism impacts", as well as the demographic characteristics were investigated. Descriptive, cluster, exploratory and confirmatory analysis were made. A cluster analysis demonstrated the existence of two different groups. Also, economic impacts are recognized to be positive. The findings support previous assertions on place attachment influencing resident support towards tourism development.