Table 5 Results of the mediating effect test.

From: The soundscape and tourism experience in rural destinations: an empirical investigation from Shawan Ancient Town

Path

DE

IE

TE

Confidence intervals

VAF

Mediation

    

2.5%

97.5%

  

Mediation Path 1: NSP → FE → MTE

 

0.327***

0.220***

0.547***

0.096

0.334

0.402

Partial mediation

Mediation Path 2: HSP → FE → MTE

 

0.252**

0.063*

0.315***

0.022

0.121

0.200

Partial mediation

Mediation Path 3: FE → MTE → BI

 

0.568***

0.091**

0.659***

0.036

0.151

0.138

Non mediation

  1. DE direct effect, IE indirect effect, TE total effect.
  2. For effect: *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001.