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Conceptualising dark events: A new framework

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  • Kennell, James
  • Šuligoj, Metod

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Dark events are organised events linked to death, disaster and suffering, and this conceptual study provides a new framework that can be used in their analysis. The framework has been developed through a theoretical synthesis of concepts from the domain theory of thanatology, and the method theories of dark tourism, dark leisure and collective memory. Six concepts of value for research into dark events are identified: commercialisation; approaches; public sphere; deviant behaviour; experiences; presence of death. The conceptual framework establishes a coherent conceptual footing for dark event research, and highlights links to established theories and methods that can be of value to future researchers in this novel area. Finally, we present an agenda for future research into dark events.

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  • Kennell, James & Šuligoj, Metod, 2024. "Conceptualising dark events: A new framework," Annals of Tourism Research, Elsevier, vol. 108(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:anture:v:108:y:2024:i:c:s0160738324000768
    DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2024.103799
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