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A theory of structured experience.
- Source :
- Annals of Leisure Research; Feb2019, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p97-118, 22p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- We extend Duerden, Ward, and Freeman's [2015. "Conceptualizing Structured Experiences." Journal of Leisure Research 47 (5): 601-620] 'structured experience' framework by proposing a formal theory of structured experiences. The theory advances propositions about how leisure service providers may structure environments and interactions to facilitate specific subjective experiences for guests and participants. Following the Duerden, Ward, and Freeman (2015) paper, the theory of structured experience is an integration of literature from leisure studies, tourism, and marketing. Formal definitions are provided for four co-created subjective experiences: immersion, absorption, engagement, and deep structured experience. Propositions about specific strategies providers can use to facilitate these experiences and to promote perceived value, positive affective responses, and delight are also provided. The paper concludes with a discussion of select research topics that follow from the theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- LEISURE
MARKETING strategy
EXPERIENCE
TOURISM
RECREATION industry
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11745398
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Leisure Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133414121
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/11745398.2017.1312468