Research Article

An examination of the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the theory of planned behaviour

Volume: 24 Number: 45 June 30, 2021
EN TR

An examination of the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the theory of planned behaviour

Abstract

Developed by Azjen (1991), the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is the most comprehensive and successful model among social cognitive models used to explain the relationship between attitude and behavior. In this study, it has been assumed that tourists' intention to consume local gastronomic products may be explained with the Theory of Planned Behavior. As a result of the review of the literature, it has been determined that there are some factors that are effective in the preference of local gastronomic products. In this regard, the fundamental objective of the research is to examine the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Within the Theory of Planned Behavior, it is aimed to determine whether these factors affect tourists' attitudes towards local food and beverages. The study also aims to determine whether the attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral controls of tourists have any impact on local gastronomic product consumption intentions. For these purposes, the research is limited to foreign tourists visiting Istanbul province. 401 pieces of data have been collected by using survey forms. As a result of the statistical analyses applied to the data obtained as a result of the research, motivational factors, food neophilia, food neophobia, cultural factors, exposure, and gastronomic shopping experience were found to have a positive and significant effect on attitude towards local gastronomic products. However, it was determined that past experience and health factor have no effect on attitude towards local gastronomic products. The study also revealed that variables included in the Theory of Planned Behavior (i.e. attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control) has a high level of impact on the intention to consume local gastronomic products.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

Balıkesir Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi

Project Number

BAP 2019/008

Thanks

Bu çalışma Balıkesir Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi tarafından BAP 2019/008 numaralı proje ile desteklenmiştir. Teşekkür ederiz.

References

  1. Agyeiwaah, E., Otoo, F. E., Suntikul, W. & Huang, W. J. (2019). Understanding culinary tourist motivation, experience, satisfaction, and loyalty using a structural approach. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 36 (3), 295-313.
  2. Ajzen, I. (1991). The theory of planned behavior. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 50 (2), 179-211.
  3. Akkuş, G. (2013). Yemek turizmine katılma niyeti: Planlı davranış teorisi çerçevesinde bir inceleme. [Doktora Tezi], Erciyes Üniversitesi.
  4. Alpar, R. (2014). Spor, sağlık ve eğitim bilimlerinden örneklerle uygulamalı istatistik ve geçerlik-güvenirlik. Detay yayıncılık.
  5. Alphan, E. (2017). Turistik destinasyonlarda yerel yiyecek tüketimine etki eden faktörler üzerine bir araştırma. [Yüksek Lisans Tezi]. Gazi Üniversitesi.
  6. Armitage, C. J. & Christian, J. (2003). From attitudes to behaviour: Basic and applied research on the theory of planned behaviour. Current Psychology, 22 (3), 187-195.
  7. Avcıkurt, C. (2009). Turizm sosyolojisi: Genel ve yapısal yaklaşım. Detay Yayıncılık.
  8. Bayrakcı, S. & Akdağ, G. (2016). Yerel yemek tüketim motivasyonlarının turistlerin tekrar ziyaret eğilimlerine etkisi: Gaziantep’i ziyaret eden yerli turistler üzerine bir araştırma. Anatolia: Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, 27 (1), 96-110.

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Tourism (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2021

Submission Date

January 11, 2021

Acceptance Date

May 25, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 24 Number: 45

APA
Karaman, N., & Girgin, G. K. (2021). An examination of the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the theory of planned behaviour. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 24(45), 623-664. https://doi.org/10.31795/baunsobed.857867
AMA
1.Karaman N, Girgin GK. An examination of the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the theory of planned behaviour. BAUNSOBED. 2021;24(45):623-664. doi:10.31795/baunsobed.857867
Chicago
Karaman, Nilgün, and Göksel Kemal Girgin. 2021. “An Examination of the Factors Influencing Local Gastronomic Product Preference Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 24 (45): 623-64. https://doi.org/10.31795/baunsobed.857867.
EndNote
Karaman N, Girgin GK (June 1, 2021) An examination of the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the theory of planned behaviour. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 24 45 623–664.
IEEE
[1]N. Karaman and G. K. Girgin, “An examination of the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the theory of planned behaviour”, BAUNSOBED, vol. 24, no. 45, pp. 623–664, June 2021, doi: 10.31795/baunsobed.857867.
ISNAD
Karaman, Nilgün - Girgin, Göksel Kemal. “An Examination of the Factors Influencing Local Gastronomic Product Preference Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 24/45 (June 1, 2021): 623-664. https://doi.org/10.31795/baunsobed.857867.
JAMA
1.Karaman N, Girgin GK. An examination of the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the theory of planned behaviour. BAUNSOBED. 2021;24:623–664.
MLA
Karaman, Nilgün, and Göksel Kemal Girgin. “An Examination of the Factors Influencing Local Gastronomic Product Preference Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, vol. 24, no. 45, June 2021, pp. 623-64, doi:10.31795/baunsobed.857867.
Vancouver
1.Nilgün Karaman, Göksel Kemal Girgin. An examination of the factors influencing local gastronomic product preference based on the theory of planned behaviour. BAUNSOBED. 2021 Jun. 1;24(45):623-64. doi:10.31795/baunsobed.857867

Cited By

Baun SOBED