Impact of Tourism Development (TD) on Non-Material Well-Being (NMWB) of Residents of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Abstract

This study is undertaken to understand the impact of perceived tourism development on non-material well-beings (NMWB) naming Community Well-Being, Health and Safety Well-Being, and Emotional Well-Being of residents of Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan (India).  Present study has adopted the quantitative approach. Interpretation was done on the basis of sample of 200. Exploratory factor analysis was done to identify the factor and the suitability of the scale in the study area.  To find the impact of perceived tourism development on non-material well-being Regression analysis was applied.  Finding of the study reflects that, tourism has a significant positive impact on the non-material well-being (community well being, emotional well being and health and safety well being) of resident of Chittorgarh (Rajasthan). 

Keywords

• Tourism,Non material well being,Community

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