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https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.32.4.9
On the road again: exploring sustainability in motion through the theory of planned behaviour and climate worry in sports tourism
Nina Adjanin
orcid.org/0000-0001-5393-6513
; Northwest Missouri State University, School of Health Science and Wellness, United States
Anne Dietrich
; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Isenberg School of Management-Sport, United States
Pornchanok Ruengvirayudh
; Chiang Mai University, School of Politics and Government, Thailand
Gordon P. Brooks
; Ohio University, Educational Studies, United States
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Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore the psychological and demographic factors that
influence people’s intentions to reduce their carbon footprint when traveling to sporting events. As
environmental concerns grow, understanding how climate change impacts sport tourism behavior
is critical to promoting sustainable practices in this space.
Methodology/Design/Approach – A cross-sectional correlational design was used, drawing on
survey data from 309 participants. PLS-SEM was used to examine the predictors of sustainable
travel intentions.
Findings – The model explained 44% of the variance in intention (R² = .44) to reduce carbon
emissions while traveling to sporting events. Climate change worry significantly predicted
behavioral intention (β = .21, p < .001), while climate engagement showed no direct effect (β
= .09, p = .203) but had a significant indirect effect through the TPB variables (β = .22, p <
.001). Travel-related barriers also emerged as significant predictors. Gen Z, males, and frequent
attendees showed lower intentions to reduce their travel-related carbon footprint compared to
Millennials, females, and infrequent attendees.
Originality of the research – This research contributes to the field of sustainable sport tourism by
highlighting psychological and demographic predictors that will help sport events to carry out
targeted interventions for the adoption of low-carbon practices from travelers.
Ključne riječi
Sports events; Travel; Climate change worry; Climate change engagement; TPB; PLS-SEM
Hrčak ID:
349094
URI
Datum izdavanja:
10.7.2026.
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