How Sense of Community and Social Environment Influence residents’ Subjective Well-Being? Moderating Role of Trust

Abstract

ABSTRACT The research aims to provide contextual insights into residents’ subjective well-being in tourism-dependent destinations under the impact of neo-imperialism. Drawing upon the bottom-up spillover theory of subjective well-being and social exchange theory, the study examines an integrative model encompassing sense of community, social relations, positive and negative tourism impacts, residents’ subjective well-being, and their support for tourism. A stratified sample of 678 residents was collected in Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy. The findings highlight the prominent role of sense of community, along with social environment and positive tourism impact, in predicting residents’ subjective well-being and their support for tourism. The paper also reveals the significant moderating effects of trust in local tourism authorities. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed, offering insights into tourism management and planning.