Case studies in tourism research: A state-of-the-art analysis

被引：110
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作者：
Xiao, Honggen [1 ]
Smith, Stephen L. J. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Waterloo, Dept Recreat & Leisure Studies, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
来源：
TOURISM MANAGEMENT | 2006年 / 27卷 / 05期
关键词：
case study; tourism research; research methods; journal analysis; content analysis;
D O I：
10.1016/j.tourman.2005.11.002
中图分类号：
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要：
This paper focuses on the methodological aspects of case study as a research strategy. In particular, it examines case study research in tourism. Seventy-six full articles from the recent volumes (2000-2004) of Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Travel Research, Tourism Analysis, and Tourism Management were selected for a content analysis. The research discusses (1) themes/topics case studies addressed, (2) case specificity in research purposes, objectives or questions, (3) authorship characteristics, (4) research designs, (5) methodological procedures, and (6) the presentation of case study reports. It is concluded that the prevalent arguments of case studies as conceptually and analytically weak is not justified. Stereotypical perceptions as such can be misleading and may consequently exert a negative impact on the righteous application of case study methodology in tourism research. Limitations of this analysis and future research issues are also discussed. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：738 / 749
页数：12
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