The Influence of Self-Expansion on Pop-Star Fans’ Leisure Constraints, Commitment, Involvement and Future Intention
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-21-2019
Publication Title
Leisure/Loisir
First page number:
1
Last page number:
23
Abstract
Fans follow pop-stars as an extension of them and exhibit commitment to participate in pop-star-related activities given existing leisure constraints. This study identified self-expansion as an important characteristic of fans to offset perceived constraints, thus increasing fans’ participation in pop-star’s activities. A conceptual framework was developed to predict pop-star fans’ intention to participate in pop-star’s activities, employing the concepts of self-expansion, commitment, involvement and leisure constraints. Surveys of Korean pop-star fans (n = 393) were analyzed with structural equation modelling. Results revealed that fans’ commitment had a significant impact on leisure activity participation. Furthermore, fans’ inherent motivation for self-expansion was a critical factor in alleviating perceived leisure constraints, which enabled them to participate in leisure events. This study contributes to the literature by offering a new perspective on the role of fans’ psychological characteristics in decreasing leisure constraints. Meaningful recommendations for destination marketers include addressing fans’ unique characteristics and behaviours.
Keywords
Self-expansion; Commitment; Leisure constraints; Involvement; Fan; Pop culture tourism
Disciplines
Hospitality Administration and Management | Personality and Social Contexts | Tourism and Travel
Language
English
Repository Citation
Lee, S.,
Busser, J. A.,
Park, E.
(2019).
The Influence of Self-Expansion on Pop-Star Fans’ Leisure Constraints, Commitment, Involvement and Future Intention.
Leisure/Loisir
1-23.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14927713.2019.1583074
