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Being passionate about the mobile while travelling

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  • Lidija Lalicic
  • Christian Weismayer

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People interpret the availability of their mobile phone similar to their personal (social) relationships (friends, family, and pets). Hence, mobile phones are appliances that provide continuous functional and emotional support. Also, in the field of tourism, the integrated use of mobile phones is indicated by words such as ‘catalyst’ and ‘travel buddies’, enhancing tourists’ experiences. This study goes one step further by incorporating the concept of passion and affective outcomes of using the mobile phone while travelling. Perceived socialness of the mobile phone significantly effects passionate behaviour and affective outcomes. For practitioners aiming for digital innovation in the field of tourism, these findings provide insight into the development of tailor-made travel-related applications. Furthermore, affective feelings derived from mobile phone usage will be enhanced by effective travel-related applications encouraging the modern tourists while travelling.

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  • Lidija Lalicic & Christian Weismayer, 2018. "Being passionate about the mobile while travelling," Current Issues in Tourism, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 21(8), pages 950-963, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rcitxx:v:21:y:2018:i:8:p:950-963
    DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2016.1141179
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    1. Ryu, Sunghan & Cheng, Kathleen & Schreieck, Maximilian, 2022. "User Value Perception of Native Apps versus Mini Programs: A Means-End Theory Approach," SMR - Journal of Service Management Research, Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, vol. 6(3), pages 167-180.

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