The social impact of tourism research

Identificador:  TDX:4320

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX4320

Autores:  Viana Lora, Alba

Resumen:
This thesis aims to deepen the analysis of the social impact of scientific research in tourism, as well as to explore the instruments available to evaluate and enhance it. The research carried out has culminated in five scientific articles, subjected to a rigorous peer review process and published in journals indexed in recognized impact indexes. Through this body of work, the aim is to address and provide answers to the five research questions posed. In the context of this study, the desire to contribute significantly to scientific knowledge, both theoretical and methodological, regarding the social impact of scientific research, with emphasis on the field of tourism, is based on this study. In order to carry out this work, a thorough analysis of evaluation methods has been undertaken, with the objective of designing a tool that identifies, measures and objectively visualizes the benefits that research provides to society, once the research has been published, disseminated and applied in the field of tourism. This research also delves into the identification of possible ways to enhance this social impact. Thus, it seeks to take research beyond the academic context, turning it into an effective tool to contribute value to society in general. Finally, this thesis should serve to highlight the need for greater awareness among researchers of the potential social impact of their work. This awareness not only has implications for the researcher him/herself, but also for the scientific community as a whole and for the society it serves. It encourages researchers to adopt a more proactive and reflective approach, considering the scope of their research beyond traditional academic spheres.