Table 1 Open coding of resident interview transcripts.
From: Destination image of China’s National parks from a stakeholder perspective
Original sentences (partially displayed) | Conceptualization | Categorization |
|---|---|---|
“Good mountains, good water, good air”, “Good environment”, “Good soil quality”, “One mountain, one water, one impression”, “Zhu Zi Culture”, “Tea Culture” | Natural landscapes, environmental quality, land resources, cultural performances, historical-cultural resources, local characteristics | Natural resources, cultural resources |
“Tourists coming can drive overall economic development”, “Tourists coming can increase local employment opportunities”, “Residents will benefit if other aspects of consumption can be appropriately increased when scenic spots are free of admission fees ” | Regional economy, employment opportunities, residents’ income | Economic development, personal growth |
“Ban on slashing”, “Public transportation fuel vehicles to electric vehicles”, “Setting up road access time, strict management of in and out vehicles”, “Slow pace of life” , “laid-back”, “not envious of people in big cities”, “great place for a weekend family outing”, “great place to relax with friends”, “I am happy to help tourists and will sign up for volunteer services after work.” | Environmental protection awareness, eco-friendly travel, traffic management, pace of life, sense of satisfaction, family activities, social and leisure activities, community participation | Environmental awareness, livelihood management, leisure satisfaction, community participation |
“The facade of houses is upgraded”, “The construction of houses is restricted”, “Roads have become wider”, “The road traffic environment is purified ”, “Facilities in all aspects are getting better and better”, “The quality of scenic area staff has improved”, “24-h drone patrols and strict protection measures ”, “Before the establishment of the national park, Wuyishan has always had tourism, prices are relatively high” | Living environment, transportation environment, public facilities, cultural literacy, ecological protection, prices | Residential environments, transportation infrastructure, public facilities, service quality, living costs |
“The town of Xingcun is dark at night, but the village of Sangu is brightly lit”, “It’s easy to work in the scenic area and the salary is high, but we can’t get in without connections.” | Comparison of community differences, social relationship networks | Community development, personal growth |
