Turistlerin Terör Riski Algısı ve Riskle Başa Çıkma Davranışları

Öz

Bireylerin güvenliğini tehdit eden terör saldırıları, politik, ekonomik, psikolojik ve sosyolojik açıdan olumsuz sonuçlar doğurmaktadır. Turistler, teröre yönelik risk algıları doğrultusunda riskten kaçınma veya risklere rağmen seyahat etme eğilimi gösterebilmektedir. Çalışmanın amacı, turistlerin teröre yönelik risk algılarını tespit ederek riskle başa çıkma davranışlarını ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi benimsenmiş; veriler, derinlemesine görüşme ve senaryo teknikleri aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın içeriğini, derinliğini ve niteliğini zenginleştirmek ve farklı bakış açılarını ortaya koymak için maksimum çeşitlilik örneklemesi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler niteliksel içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. Bulgular, kuramsal çerçeve doğrultusunda katılımcıların ifadeleriyle birlikte yorumlanmıştır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• terör
• risk algısı
• riskle başa çıkma
• turist davranışı

Tourists’ Perception of Terrorism Risk and Risk Handling Behavior

Abstract

The attacks threatening the safety of individuals cause negative outcomes in terms of politics, economics, psychology, and sociology. Tourists may avoid risks or tend to travel despite risks regarding their perceptions of terrorism risk. The study aims to reveal the risk handling behaviors of tourists by determining their terrorism risk perceptions. Qualitative research methodology was adopted in the study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and scenario techniques. Maximum-variation sampling was used to enrich the content, depth, and quality of data and to reveal different opinions and perspectives. Obtained data were analyzed with qualitative content analysis. Findings were interpreted with a basis on theoretical knowledge and the statements of participants.

Keywords

• Terrorism
• Risk perception
• Risk handling
• Tourist behavior

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