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Sharafi H, Ahmadi M, Ghanizadeh H. The Role of Resistance Tourism in the Development of Urban Tourism in Kerman. Geography and Tourism Planning 2025; 1 (2) :91-108
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1- Associate Professor of Geography, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman , hsharafi@uk.ac.ir
2- PhD student at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
2- PhD student at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
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Resistance tourism, as a new form of tourism, focuses on visiting sites that symbolize a nation's resistance and resilience against aggression. This research examines the indicators of resistance tourism and its impact on the development of urban tourism in Kerman. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and uses a mixed approach. Quantitative data were collected through a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire from 384 citizens over the age of 18 in Kerman, analyzed using One-Sample T-Test and ANOVA statistical tests in SPSS software. Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with ten experts in tourism, urban planning, and cultural studies.
The findings indicated that in the One-Sample T-Test, all indicators, except for "infrastructure adequacy," had mean scores above 3. The indicator "preservation of national identity" had a mean of 14/4 and a t-value of 22/19 with a significance level of Sig=0/000. The indicator "promotion of values" had a mean of 41/4 and a t-value of 32/82, while the indicator "economic and social impacts" had a mean of 28/4 and a t-value of 29/21, all at a significance level of 000/0. In contrast, the indicator "infrastructure adequacy" had a mean of 78/2, a t-value of 12/05, and Sig=0/001, indicating a score below the average on the scale. Additionally, the ANOVA test results showed no significant differences between educational groups regarding attitudes towards resistance tourism. Interviews with experts emphasized that resistance tourism is not only an economic opportunity but also a cultural movement that can play a key role in urban development and local identity preservation. The results suggest that the development of resistance tourism in Kerman can contribute to the preservation and strengthening of national identity, the creation of job opportunities, and the attraction of both domestic and international tourists.
The findings indicated that in the One-Sample T-Test, all indicators, except for "infrastructure adequacy," had mean scores above 3. The indicator "preservation of national identity" had a mean of 14/4 and a t-value of 22/19 with a significance level of Sig=0/000. The indicator "promotion of values" had a mean of 41/4 and a t-value of 32/82, while the indicator "economic and social impacts" had a mean of 28/4 and a t-value of 29/21, all at a significance level of 000/0. In contrast, the indicator "infrastructure adequacy" had a mean of 78/2, a t-value of 12/05, and Sig=0/001, indicating a score below the average on the scale. Additionally, the ANOVA test results showed no significant differences between educational groups regarding attitudes towards resistance tourism. Interviews with experts emphasized that resistance tourism is not only an economic opportunity but also a cultural movement that can play a key role in urban development and local identity preservation. The results suggest that the development of resistance tourism in Kerman can contribute to the preservation and strengthening of national identity, the creation of job opportunities, and the attraction of both domestic and international tourists.
Keywords: Tourism, Resistance Tourism, National & Cultural Identity, HajQasem Soleimani Shrine, Kerman City.
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/02/19 | Accepted: 2025/06/9 | Published: 2025/07/7
Received: 2025/02/19 | Accepted: 2025/06/9 | Published: 2025/07/7
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