How do residents assess the social impact of tourism?

Srđan Milošević; Dušan Perić; Iva Škrbić

doi:10.5937/menhottur2101103M

Authors

Srđan Milošević Educons University, Faculty of Sport and Tourism, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3045-5810
Dušan Perić Educons University, Faculty of Sport and Tourism, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4877-5580
Iva Škrbić Educons University, Faculty of Sport and Tourism, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6539-9225

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/menhottur2101103M

Keywords:

tourism, social impact, residents attitude, questionnaire, Montenegro

Abstract

Tourism plays an important role in the economic and cultural development of society, producing many positive and negative effects. This study aimed to (a) assess the impact of tourism on modern life in Montenegro based on the attitudes of residents and (b) standardize instrument (questionnaire) for assessing these impacts. The sample formed by 521 adults from three different tourist regions (coastal, continental, mountainous). The questionnaire has high validity and reliability. Two components (two independent scales) have been extracted – the negative and positive social impact of tourism. It was found that the increase in positive impacts is followed by an increase in negative effects too. Type of the region, level of municipal development and engagement of respondents in tourism influence significantly the differences between attitudes of examinees. Those who live by tourism most respect its importance for local development.

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