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THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY

Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1 31 Ocak 2020
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THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY

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Online social networks directly influence the sectors by shaping the preferences of individuals. In this respect, it is not a coincidence that social media is seen as a digital marketing tool today. In this context, this study aims to examine the impacts of online social networks on accommodation preferences of tourists with a country case analysis. In accordance with this purpose, a questionnaire has been conducted with a large sample of 497 respondents. Data has been analysed using the frequency distributions, One-Way ANOVA Test, Tamhane t Test and Pearson Correlation Analysis. The main findings indicate that Turkish tourists use online social networks frequently, they intend to share their experiences and also there are differences in research and sharing attitudes as to education level. This study intends to make a contribution to the related literature by providing detailed evidences with a large sample from Turkey. 

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

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Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Ocak 2020

Gönderilme Tarihi

12 Ağustos 2019

Kabul Tarihi

29 Ocak 2020

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2020 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Türkcan, B. (2020). THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY. Ege Stratejik Araştırmalar Dergisi, 11(1), 99-115. https://doi.org/10.18354/esam.605178
AMA
1.Türkcan B. THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY. ESAM. 2020;11(1):99-115. doi:10.18354/esam.605178
Chicago
Türkcan, Burcu. 2020. “THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY”. Ege Stratejik Araştırmalar Dergisi 11 (1): 99-115. https://doi.org/10.18354/esam.605178.
EndNote
Türkcan B (01 Ocak 2020) THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY. Ege Stratejik Araştırmalar Dergisi 11 1 99–115.
IEEE
[1]B. Türkcan, “THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY”, ESAM, c. 11, sy 1, ss. 99–115, Oca. 2020, doi: 10.18354/esam.605178.
ISNAD
Türkcan, Burcu. “THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY”. Ege Stratejik Araştırmalar Dergisi 11/1 (01 Ocak 2020): 99-115. https://doi.org/10.18354/esam.605178.
JAMA
1.Türkcan B. THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY. ESAM. 2020;11:99–115.
MLA
Türkcan, Burcu. “THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY”. Ege Stratejik Araştırmalar Dergisi, c. 11, sy 1, Ocak 2020, ss. 99-115, doi:10.18354/esam.605178.
Vancouver
1.Burcu Türkcan. THE IMPACTS OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS ON ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY. ESAM. 01 Ocak 2020;11(1):99-115. doi:10.18354/esam.605178

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