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  Title: Profiling Taiwanese ecotourists using a behavioral approach
  
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  Authors: Deborah L. Kerstettera, Jing-Shoung Houb, Chung-Hsien Lina
  
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  Source Citation: doi:10.1016/S0261-5177(03)00119-5
  
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  Type of paper: Research Article
  
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  Purpose: The purpose of this study was to developa motivational and behavioral profile of a distinct segment of ecotourists—individuals who visited coastal wetlands located in Taiwan
  
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  Research Questions (used hypothesis): Why do individuals visit natural resource areas
  

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  Method of Investigation: Qualitative
  
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  Data Analysis technique used: cluster analysis
  

Conclusions from the article (two conclusions)
The fact that the three types or clusters of ecotourists differed in their response to statements about their intended behavior was also intriguing
The cluster analysis results lend additional support to our argument that there are distinct types of ecotourists, especially within the Asian market. It is interesting to note that the largest cluster comprised individuals who responded to a blend of holistic and educational benefits associated with visiting a nature based attraction.

Why are these results important?

What kind of helps are supported with the cluster analysis?

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  Title: Traditions of sustainability in tourism studies.
  
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  Authors: Jarkko Saarinen
  
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  Source Citation: DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2006.06.007
  
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  Type of paper: Research Article
  
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