Determinants and Perceived Outcomes of Tourism Research Collaboration

Abstract

Research collaboration has become increasingly common in the tourism field. Although there have been a number of studies on research collaboration, relatively little attention has been given to conceptualizing or measuring the determinants and outcomes of collaboration at an individual level. The purpose of this study is to propose a research collaboration model (structural equation modeling) that describes the drivers and perceived outcomes of collaboration. The article is based on a review of the relevant literature and an empirical Internet-based survey conducted with tourism researchers. Results show that collaboration is mainly driven by personal factors such as the need to increase one's efficiency to make progress more rapidly, to reduce isolation, and to gain travel opportunities. In terms of outcomes, there is a perception among tourism researchers that research collaboration improves quality, overall productivity, and esteem and visibility within the academic community. The study represents an initial attempt to conceptualize and measure research collaboration. Our interest is to offer a foundation for further research and encourage refinement and retesting of the model presented here.

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