Family Vacation Research Articles

Dream vacations of children: exploring key motivations and preferred experiences by drawing

ABSTRACT Children have an important place in the family travel market as they have a strong influence on holiday decisions and their satisfaction can directly affect their parents’ satisfaction and future behavioural intentions. To attract this market and provide child tourists with a satisfying holiday experience, it is important to better understand their motivations and preferences. The aim of this research is to identify children's motivations and preferred destinations and activities in family tourism context. In this qualitative study, where children's voices were taken into account by giving them the opportunity to express their dream family holiday experience ‘drawing’, one of the widely preferred child-friendly techniques to reveal children's perspectives, was used. A total of 103 literate children aged 6–17, residing in five different cities in four regions of Turkey, participated in the research. The data were analyzed using the visual content analysis technique in Maxqda software. The results show that children's family holiday motivations can be divided into four categories: family bonding, escaping and exploring new places, activities and play, rest and relaxation. Additionally, the activities that children seek in destinations include opportunities for group activities, activities related to nature, cultural experiences, and built environment experiences.

Psychosocial burden after the death of a child from cancer: Results of a bereaved parent survey

Parents experience lasting psychological distress after a child’s death from cancer. Limited evidence exists regarding difficult life events, duration of psychosocial impacts, and associated risk factors among bereaved parents. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation surveyed self-selected, bereaved parents regarding difficult life events and psychosocial wellbeing (life satisfaction, unanswered questions, and missing the care team) through a public, cross-sectional survey. 176 bereaved parents (89% mothers) participated a median of 7 y after their child’s death. The most difficult events were family vacations (80%), their child’s birthday (80%), and anniversary of their child’s death (76%). Only the latter did not improve with time. Greater life satisfaction was associated with male sex (ARR = 1.2, 95% CI:1.1–1.4) and being married/partnered (ARR = 1.2, 95% CI = 1.0–1.3). Having unanswered questions and missing the child’s team were associated with annual income <$50,000 (ARR = 1.2, 95% CI:1.1–1.2; ARR = 1.2, 95% CI:1.0–1.3, respectively). Pediatric oncology programs need robust bereavement programs that include prolonged contact with families.

Correlation of indicators of heart rate autonomic regulation and socio-economic well-being in young people 16–18 years old living in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation

Background. The impact of natural and climatic factors on human health may change under the influence of other factors related to his socio-economic well-being. The aim of the study. To determine the correlation between indicators of heart rate variability and parameters of socio-economic well-being, quality of life of young people living in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation (Arkhangelsk).Materials and methods. Parameters of Heart rate variability in 36 young men (16–18 years old) were determined at entry (5 minutes) and at a fixed breath rate (5 minutes). We used the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version of questionnaire, Family Affluence Scale (FAS II) and a questionnaire reflecting the financial situation, composition, and large number of children in the participants’ families.Results. According to correlation analysis, a decrease in the number of family vacations per year and FAS-II scores is accompanied by an increase in sympathetic activity. Indicators of self-perceived health status, number of cars in the family, FAS-II score and family financial status are positively correlated with indicators of vagal activity. Parameters of the psychological sphere of life quality and family composition were negatively correlated with sympathetic activity; parameters of the physical sphere of life quality and the number of family vacations per year were negatively correlated with vagal activity (fixed breath rate).Conclusion. We identified specific indicators of socio-economic well-being that are most closely related to both the tension of the cardiac activity mechanisms and the decrease in vagal reserves of autonomic regulation in young men living in the Russian Arctic.

Online Rental Website for Travelers in MERN

Abstract: In the contemporary digital landscape, the travel industry has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of online rental services dedicated to tripping. These platforms offer travelers a personalized and efficient approach to securing accommodations, transportation, and other travel essentials. By providing a diverse range of options tailored to individual preferences and budgets, they redefine the travel planning experience. With just a few clicks, travelers can explore and reserve accommodations that meet their specific needs, from cozy city apartments to serene countryside villas. Moreover, these platforms extend beyond accommodations to encompass various transportation options, catering to travelers' diverse needs. Additionally, they serve as a platform for hosts to showcase their properties, fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange among travelers. In this digital age, online rental services for tripping empower travelers to customize their journeys, making travel planning accessible, efficient, and enjoyable. Whether embarking on a solo adventure, planning a family vacation, or organizing a group retreat, these platforms facilitate the creation of memorable travel experiences.

NAMES OF RITUAL BREAD IN BULGARIAN DIALECTS OF SOUTHERN UKRAINE

The purpose of the article is to describe the ritual vocabulary associated with the use of bread in the ritual calendar of Bulgarians, to study and systematize the terminological system used in the Bulgarian continuum, to study the main trends in its development in the dialects of the Lower Danube region in Southern Ukraine. The object of the article is the names of ritual bread and other dough products in the Bulgarian dialects. The subject of consideration is the description and functioning of the terminological system of bread baking and the use of dough products in the calendar and ritual system of the Danube Bulgarians of Besarabia. As a result of the study, the names of bread and dough products operating in the Bulgarian dialects between the Dniester and Danube rivers are analyzed and classified. The rituals associated with baking bread for various religious and family holidays among the Bulgarians of the Lower Danube region are described. Conclusions. In the Bulgarian dialects, there is a fairly complete, capacious and integral system of names for bread and rituals where it is used. The study of the lexical and thematic layer of the names of bread and other dough products gives a sufficient idea of the nature of the dialect vocabulary and its archaic features.

A qualitative study to explore the burden of disease in activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS).

Activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS) is an ultra-rare primary immunodeficiency, with only 256 cases reported globally. This study aimed to explore the disease burden of APDS from the perspective of individuals with APDS and their caregivers. Qualitative interviews were conducted with healthcare providers (HCPs), individuals with APDS and caregivers, to explore the symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) impact of APDS. Some individuals and caregivers also completed a narrative account exercise. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and saturation was recorded. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with healthcare providers (HCPs), individuals with APDS and caregivers. Individuals and caregivers had the option of completing a narrative account exercise. Six HCPs participated in an interview. Seven participants completed the narrative account exercise (N = 5 caregivers and N = 2 individuals with APDS) and 12 took part in an interview (N = 4 caregivers and N = 8 individuals with APDS). Themes identified from HCPs interviews included symptoms, clinical manifestations, HRQoL impacts and treatments/management of APDS. The narrative account exercise identified similar themes, but with the addition to the journey to diagnosis. These themes were explored during the individual/caregiver interviews. Reported clinical manifestations and symptoms of APDS included susceptibility to infections, lymphoproliferation, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, fatigue, bodily pain, and breathing difficulties. HRQoL impacts of living with APDS included negative impacts to daily activities, including work, education and social and leisure activities, physical functioning, as well as emotional well-being, such as concern for the future, and interpersonal relationships. Impacts to caregiver HRQoL included negative impacts to physical health, work, emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships and family life and holidays. The management of APDS included the use of healthcare services and medications including immunoglobulin replacement therapy (IRT), rapamycin, prophylactic antibiotics, leniolisib, as well as medical procedures due to complications. APDS has a high disease burden and there is an unmet need for licensed, more targeted treatments which modify disease progression. This study was the first to describe the day-to-day experience and HRQoL impact of APDS from the perspective of individuals living with the condition, caregivers and treating physicians.

A study of facilities offered by various Aqua Tourism Destinations in Nagpur City

Nagpur is also popularly called the Orange City; it is the second largest city in Maharashtra. Aqua tourism destinations in Nagpur are one that features water play areas, such as swimming pools, water slides, splash pads, spray grounds (water playgrounds), lazy rivers, or other recreational bathing, swimming, and bare footing environments. Their demand has increased due to facilities that offer indoor/outdoor attractions and amusements. Visitors to a water park will travel up to 25% of the time they plan to spend at the water park. The young and pre-teen age groups are the target market for water parks. The study has been conducted through observation method concerning directly with the objective of the study which was a unique experience of sailing or cruising to explore destinations of water tourism in Nagpur city. This descriptive research is done through SWOT analysis that is analysing and determining their Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Treats. The conclusion of the study the key success of the aqua tourism destinations are its safety and security appeal for a family vacation. These destinations may also need to be equipped with some type of artificial surfing or boarding environment such as a wave pool flow rider. It is a facility for enjoying a pool and related water features, and it is sometimes referred to as a leisure space with various recreational facilities. This growth might bringthe First, they offer a relatively high level of safety and security that appeal to guests for aquatic recreation. Second, take advantage of their primary appeal to children and teens. Water parks are increasing their appeal to the aging baby-boomer generation by not only providing entertainment options for children and grandchildren, but by providing older adults with access to hydrotherapy, aquatic fitness, and spa services. The key success of the aqua tourism destinations are its safety and security appeal for a family vacation. Keywords: Tourism, Aqua-Tourism Destination, SWOT-Analysis, Water park, Boarding environment, Recreational facilities.

The Role of Family Cultural Capital to Predicting Study Abroad Participation in First-Generation U.S. Undergraduates

ABSTRACT This study contributes new empirical using longitudinal national data on the factors explaining study abroad participation in U.S. undergraduates using Roksa et al.’s asset-based concept of family cultural capital. Specifically, this study found that parental nativity and frequency of family vacations were positively associated with study abroad participation. Increased parental academic involvement among first-generation college students, however, was negatively associated with study abroad participation, suggesting a hierarchy of priorities in parental advice in the educational decision-making process. This paper also considers how study abroad offices and parent orientations can promote study abroad for first-generation college students.

Exploring parental risk perceptions in family travel in rural destinations

ABSTRACT Family travel can offer an enjoyable and enriching experience for both parents and children, but it also comes with potential risks. Children's vulnerability is a significant concern during family trips, making it imperative for parents to address these risks. Drawing upon protection motivation theory and employing a mixed-method approach, the study aimed to examine parental perceptions of risks associated with children during trips to rural areas, utilizing the phenomenological method alongside exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The findings reveal that parents perceive five types of risks pertaining to their children during vacations, including risks related to safety and health, environmental and natural hazards, social interactions, child safety and security and emotional and psychological well-being. Furthermore, two distinct mechanisms that parents use to manage risks were also identified: prevention and readiness/reaction mechanisms. Overall, this study contributes to the emerging field of child-centric tourism research by illuminating parents’ distinctive risk perception and management strategies during family vacations, offering insights for the development of tourism policies and practices that prioritize the safety and well-being of children and families.

Role reversal in adult child-aging parent family travel

While family tourism has gained increasing attention from researchers, the relationship between adult children and their parents in family vacations remains an under-researched area. Drawing on role reversal theory and social exchange theory, this research examines the effects of role reversal on the well-being of adult children in family travels and with respect to “individual” and “relation” perspectives as mediating mechanisms. A quantitative-dominant concurrent nested mixed methods approach was employed. Results show that adult children can benefit from assuming the parental role in relation to their elderly parents as this reversal in roles can promote their well-being by stimulating their commitment to parents and by reducing their perceived cost of sacrifice. These effects were also moderated by their parents' confirmation.

Value Co-Creation and Co-Destruction Through Adult Child–Parent Interactions During Family Vacations: Scale Development and Validation

Although numerous benefits of family vacations have been recognized, the value of family interactions during tourism activities remains under-explored in the literature. Through a series of dual-perspective studies using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, this research developed and validated two multidimensional datasets to measure value co-creation and co-destruction from the perspectives of adult children and their parents on family vacations. The results demonstrate that interactions between adult children and their parents may lead to co-created and co-destructed value, and that children and parents perceive interactive value structures differently. The research also identified two antecedents (family role clarity and prior knowledge) and one consequence (overall experience evaluation) of value co-creation and co-destruction. By developing and validating an effective dual scale for assessing value co-creation and co-destruction through adult child-parent interactions during family vacations, this study advances research on family travel and provides practical evidence that help improve the family travel experience.

An Analysis of the Demand for Tourist Accommodation to Travel with Dogs in Spain

Pets, generally, and dogs have become an essential part of families. This situation implies that people consider their dogs when planning family holidays, excluding moving to a second home. This study aims to investigate the perceptions of dog owners according to the demand for tourist establishments where they can stay with their pets. A total of 1391 dog owners’ surveys were collected and analyzed, and various covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) was developed to determine the suitability of the measurement model, the second-order factors, and the relationships between the different constructs. The main results of this research show that the motivations for traveling with the dog, the limitations this encounters, and, above all, the attachment that the family has with its pet significantly influence the choice of accommodation. The findings of this research will help hotel managers with the design of policies that meet the needs of families travelling with their dogs. The analysis of dog owners’ motivations for choosing tourist accommodation due to their attachment and the limitations for travelling allows us to obtain more accurate information.

Care and crisis: disaster experiences of Australian parents since 1974

ABSTRACT The historical influence of environmental factors on families has received relatively little scholarly attention. In this article we explore the impact of the ‘natural’ or ‘more-than-human’ world on Australian families through one of the most powerful examples of environmental influence: disasters. We take three case studies as our focus: Cyclone Tracy (1974), the 2011 Queensland Floods and the 2019-20 Black Summer Fires. Our primary source materials are oral history interviews with Australian parents, some of which are archived interviews in cultural collections and some of which are contemporary interviews newly-created for this research. Through these case studies spanning half a century, we analyse change and continuity in the ways in which disasters have been experienced and remembered by Australian parents. While parents consistently shoulder an additional burden during disaster by caring for children, the ways they do so are distinctly gendered and have remained so across time. But as disasters increase in frequency, ferocity and severity in an era of climate change, the way parents understand, respond and prepare for environmental crises is shifting. Australian parents increasingly see their childrearing duties as encompassing consideration of extreme weather in locating or renovating a family home, practicing evacuation drills, and anticipating potential disasters in planning family holidays. Awareness of climate risks is even influencing reproductive decisions about family size or whether to become a parent. We hypothesise that shifts in individual parent‘s disaster experiences may be collectively changing Australian cultural ideals of ‘good’ parenthood in the twenty-first century. Research conducted at the intersection of the history of the family and environmental history is becoming urgently significant in the present-day, as we seek to make sense of rapid environmental change and its personal and cultural impacts on our human lives.

Conceptualizing Parents’ Joined Recollected Experiences of Family Travel With Children: Memorability, Storytelling, and Imagination

This study highlights the unique nature of family travel, which is often a time-constrained experiences, and aims to investigate how recollected experiences are perceived in family travel by parents. Using a narrative case-based methodology and a storytelling approach, we collected 53 family vacation stories. First, we identified the factors that contribute to memorability in family travel. Notably, family wellbeing and the satisfaction of family members’ desires emerged as unique contributors. Second, we explored the joint perception of the experiences and the impact of family storytelling. Finally, we examined the role of imagination in shaping perceptions of the parents’ experiences. Based on the study’s findings, we propose a conceptual framework of the recollected experiences construct that goes beyond memorability factors, allowing a more nuanced understanding of the recollected experiences with additional dimensions of a joined experiences and imagination.

Searching for the Captain’s House

ABSTRACT “Searching for the Captain’s House” is the documentation of interwoven histories. Family histories, family vacations, and the relationships that solidify or erode across the years. Natural histories, local histories, and geologies shift with the tides. It is also a meditation on taking and viewing photographs – specifically vacation photographs – as one approach to participating in broader, post-anthropocentric/new materialist conversations afoot in performance studies (and the Humanities more generally). This piece uses photography and autoethnographic writing to explore the personal and performative dimensions of a new materialist perspective that examines the ontological foundations of performance as a more-than-human enterprise.

РОДОВИЙ КОМПЛЕКС І ТРАДИЦІЇ СВЯТОЇ ВЕЧЕРІ: ПСИХОЛОГІЧНИЙ ТА ЕТНОГРАФІЧНИЙ ПОГЛЯД

The article offers psychological and ethnographic views on the archetype and symbolism of Ukrainian folk customs, in particular the tradition of the Holy Supper; the structure of the psyche, the theory of archetypes and complexes by C. Jung are considered. The author points out the pole nature of the archetype and its properties: image, emotion, and dynamism; emphasizes that the absence of any of these elements means that there is no archetype. The author emphasizes that archetypes have a healing power for a person, and complexes can become an obstacle to personal development and cause psychological problems. The mechanism of the complex emergence is revealed as a consequence of the fact that the polar structure of the archetype breaks down when it is divided into parts under the influence of traumatic events, for example, into negative and positive poles. The author defines the generic complex as a part (components) of the unconscious that are interconnected by strong emotions, stereotypical behavior and the general content of the generic archetype. It is noted that these are relationships with “inner ancestors” formed by the real family circle of a person, society and the archetypal image of ancestors. The rite of the Holy Supper as a family holiday is described and its influence on the psychological state of a person is revealed. Examples of human experiences that “fill” the positive and negative poles of the archetype of the Holy Supper are given. In particular, it is noted that in the positive pole it carries gratitude, abundance, hope, memory, protection, care, etc., and in the negative pole it carries fear, anxiety, despair, hunger and abandonment. It is pointed out that the holistic archetype has all these emotions, and most of them are not personal experiences of a person, but collective experience (from family and clan to nation and all mankind). Psychological measures to help a person who is under the influence of a negative generic complex are indicated, namely: the need to realize the negative component of the archetype, activate the positive pole, and “flatten” both parts into a single whole. The technique of psychological assistance “The Lost Photo” is proposed.

Adolescents’ attempts at influence and self-reported errors in family vacation decisions: a cross-regional study

Adolescents’ attempts at influence and self-reported errors in family vacation decisions: a cross-regional study

Down syndrome or Rett syndrome in the family: Parental reflections on sibling experience

ABSTRACT Background Siblings of children with intellectual disability have unique family experiences, varying by type of disability. Methods Parents of children with Down syndrome (156) or with Rett syndrome (149) completed questionnaires relating to sibling advantages and disadvantages, experiences of holidays and recreation, and perceived availability of parental time. Qualitative responses were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Positive personality traits, an optimistic outlook, enhanced skills, and rich relationships were strong and consistent parental perceptions for siblings in both disability groups. Parents of children with Rett syndrome were more likely to rank themselves lower on time availability, and to report sibling difficulties with social engagement and family holidays. Conclusions Parental responses appeared to be influenced by disability type, and reflective of child capabilities. Perceptions of sibling experience should be supplemented by data collected directly from siblings to fully understand their unique perspective, and the ways in which their experiences could be enhanced.

Vin Tangpricha: advocating evidence-based transgender care

When he was a young man, Vin Tangpricha went on a family vacation to Thailand. He attended a show in which the star performers were transgender women. “It opened my eyes to other gender identities and the diversity of gender expressions”, said Tangpricha, who is now Professor of Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta, GA, USA) and director of the Emory's Transgender Clinic. “I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am sure there were transgender men and women around, but I had never met any during my childhood, at least not to my knowledge”, Tangpricha told The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

AWWA Water Science Author Spotlight

Having recently published an article in AWWA Water Science, Rain Richard answered questions from the publication's editor-in-chief, Kenneth L. Mercer, about the research. Pre- and Post-Flushing of Three Schools in Arizona Due to COVID-19 Shutdown Rain Richard and Trevor H. Boyer I currently work at NCS Engineers as a consultant, and my focus is on wastewater treatment design. My goal has always been to bridge the gap between research and industry. I use my research and analytical skills to model treatment plant options for clients and solve issues that occur at wastewater treatment plants, and I am slowly moving into direct potable reuse. Each wastewater treatment plant design for a client is like its own research project. There are so many factors and limitations associated with a design, from policies to budgets. Having patience, thinking outside the box, and presenting the atypical are what make me successful at my job. During the early part of my PhD work, I had been struggling for a week with cross-contamination of my cell cultures, and I couldn’t figure out why. I was really frustrated. The best thing I ever heard was when a professor told me, “Science does not have emotion. Therefore, you should not show it any emotion.” That changed everything for me. A light turned on and I felt like I gained control of my situation again. After that, regardless of how difficult a task was in the lab, I wasn’t bothered by failures or outcomes I wasn’t expecting. It is all a part of science. Rain and her family have just finished a mountain-bike ride in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Rain is measuring dissolved oxygen in the various reactors at a wastewater treatment facility. In my opinion, getting direct potable reuse (DPR) to be accepted and practiced in the United States is a major hurdle that we should be implementing right now. The biggest challenge we face will be if we try to implement DPR when it is too little, too late. There are two major areas of resistance that I come across often: public acceptance and cost of implementation, and I think cost outweighs public acceptance. Maybe we aren’t thirsty enough yet, but I really hope we don’t get to that point before we begin to implement DPR. It is an area in which everyone should band together instead of working in silos. Rain takes a leisurely horseback ride at MacDonald's Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz. I was born in Afghanistan but moved to the United States as a refugee when I was a toddler. Afghanistan is a country that does not have a reliable source of clean water. I think about how fortunate I am to live in such a wonderful country. There are so many opportunities in the United States. Rain is studying a retrofit of a wastewater treatment plant and reading a permit to confirm that the treatment plant can begin construction on a new phase of design. I enjoy the small things. Every night we sit as a family and eat dinner. My kids are active in sports, and I love attending their events. I really enjoy being on the trails near my house. The sunsets are gorgeous, and I enjoy walking my rambunctious dogs. I like to crochet every night before bed to turn my mind off. And of course, I love our family vacations. To learn more about Rain's research, visit the article, available online at https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1239.