Socio-cultural Impact Research Articles

Sociocultural Appearance Standards and Risk Factors for Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Women of Various Ages.

The main aim of the present study was to verify the level of impact of sociocultural appearance standards (passive awareness and active internalization) have on body dissatisfaction, the desire to engage in a relentless pursuit of thinness, the adoption of a perfectionistic attitude toward the body, and the development of a tendency to engage in bulimic eating behavior, which can develop in adolescent girls and women of varying ages. The study group comprised 234 individuals: 95 secondary school girls, 33 high school girls, 56 female students, and 50 employed women, all of whom were living in southern Poland. Participants were not diagnosed with any psychiatric disorders (including eating disorders). The variables were measured using the Polish version of Garner’s Eating Disorder Inventory and the Polish Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Physical Appearance and Body Image Inventory [based on the SATAQ-3 (Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire Scale-3)]. The findings revealed that the youngest Polish girls (aged 12–15) reported the highest level of risk factors for eating disorders. Among the entire study group, the internalization of appearance standards and the pressure associated with various media messages were determined to be predictors of the pursuit of thinness, regardless of age and body mass index values. The second most significant variable explained by the internalization of sociocultural standards was body dissatisfaction. The internalization of sociocultural norms provided a significant explanation of bulimic tendencies only in the youngest girls. Perfectionism proved not to be affected by the sociocultural impact of mass media. The adult women had the lowest average scores over the entire study population regarding exposure frequency to body images in mass media and regarding the experience of pressure exerted by sociocultural norms. The high level of internalization of sociocultural appearance standards seems to be significantly linked to body satisfaction in women aged 30 and older. Young adolescent girls constitute a high-risk group for a specific psychological proneness to developing eating disorders as a result of the sociocultural influence exerted by mass media. The obtained study results can prove helpful in creating education programs in preventive healthcare aimed particularly at the youngest adolescents.

Jobs, crime, proximity and boats: explaining Australian public attitudes to immigrant numbers

ABSTRACTDespite the importance of immigration to Australia, there is little systematic research on the causes of support among Australian citizens for increased, stable or decreased immigration. This paper advances our understanding of Australian public attitudes to immigration levels in the light of the established international literature on public opinion and immigration. Using 2013 Australian Electoral Study (AES) data, we show that, as in other countries, Australian citizens’ attitudes to immigrant numbers are partly driven by a combination of sociotropic economic considerations and perceptions of the socio-cultural impact of immigrants. In addition, we argue that political mobilisation has an impact on attitudes toward immigration that has not received sufficient attention. We demonstrate that citizens who accepted the Coalition's rhetoric on asylum seeker arrivals were more likely to want overall immigrant numbers reduced. Finally, we combine the individual level AES data with electoral district level data to test the impact of contact with immigrants on attitudes to immigrant numbers. Australians living in electoral districts with higher percentages of non-white immigrants are more likely to want lower immigrant numbers than those living in districts with fewer non-white immigrants.

Socio-Cultural Impact of Energy Saving: Studying the Behaviour of Elementary School Students in Greece

Education makes it possible for students to become familiar with the rational management of energy as well as learn to implement energy saving practices in their everyday life. The study of certain student characteristics helps in the direction of applying strategies of behavioural change. The aim of this research is to record the knowledge and attitudes of elementary school students in the Prefecture of Evros with regard to energy saving. The collection of research data was done through the use of a structured and anonymous questionnaire with closed questions. The method used for the collection of the research data was cluster sampling. This involved 17 elementary schools of the continental part of the prefecture. 612 questionnaires were completed by students of the 5th and 6th grade of these schools. The evaluation of the research data showed that 69.6% of the students think that the most appropriate house temperature is 20°C with 79.1% of the students keeping the thermostat switched off while the house is aired. With regard to the use of TV, stereo, play station and PC the research showed that 93.8% of the students switch off the above devices when these are not in use. In parallel, 86.6% of the respondents usually or always switch off the lights when coming out of a room and 46.2% of the students use energy saving bulbs. Also, 93% of the students recycle because they believe that doing so contributes to the protection of the environment while 41% always chooses to walk to school. With regard to the significance of reasons concerning energy saving 85.9% thinks that energy saving is important to very important for reducing environmental pollution.

Effect of mangrove rehabilitation on socio-cultural of pulau sembilan society, North Sumatera, Indonesia

Mangrove forests in North Sumatera, Indonesia existed in the east coast of Sumatera Island and commonly found in Serdang Bedagai, Deli Serdang, Batubara, Tanjung Balai, Asahan, Labuhanbatu until Langkat. The effect of rehabilitated mangrove on socio-cultural of Pulau Sembilan society, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia was studied. The rehabilitation was carried on May 2015 using indirect planting of 2,100 Rhizophora apiculata seedlings. Two times of observations, May and August 2015 were made to monitor and evaluate 400 rehabilitated seedlings. Sixty of 600 households were surveyed using Slovin formula to obtain community perspective on the socio-cultural impact of mangrove rehabilitation. Results showed that the growth of R. apiculata seedlings were 73.3% during four months observations. The restoration affected 65, 58.3 and 35 % of economic, social, and cultural of Pulau Sembilan society, respectively. The perspective of community on the land-use change led to 66.7% was disagreed that mangroves to be converted, 60% respondents stated that mangrove condition was degraded even worse than previously existed. Therefore, to resolve the degraded mangrove, community perspective on rehabilitation was needed (85.5%) and actively involved (88.3%). The present results suggested that the high recommendation for a rehabilitation program for the degraded area was by integrating the stake holders (government, university, and non-governmental organization) and local communities count on the mangrove ecosystems.

Relocating the Ilokano Women Writers of Nueva Vizcaya

The study attempts to empower ordinary women writers from the region who are considered to be in the peripheries. The bibliographic building of the foremost Ilokano women writers of Nueva Vizcaya who remain unaccounted and missing in Philippine literature will promote the woman presence in the nation and their place in Philippine literature, while the criticism of their retrieved and collected published short stories written in the vernacular, Iluko, will intensify the relevance of Iluko as a regional literature and as a language. Consequently, the study will contribute to the growing body of feminist studies and literary criticism in the Philippines today. Results of the study showed that these four Ilokano women writers who are unknown and neglected in the region and in Philippine literature have significant sociocultural impact and contributed to the refinement, enrichment, and general development of their language and literature; literature being the grandeur of language and language the carrier of culture. The short stories of the Ilokano women writers present the unique Ilokano ways, traditions and cultures and the concepts of Ilokano woman and womanhood imbedded with their traditional images and representations but also claim the idea of equality between man and woman. It might be construed that Ilokano women and the women writers were not fully contaminated at all with the patriarchal ideology and don’t adhere and have bent and even dismantled patriarchy, or even the attempt to overcome and change this ideology. The Ilokano women writers showed through their short stories, that they have sustained their unique cultural identity despite the impact of colonization. The general awareness and recognition of these regional women writers and their literary pieces would bring a ripple effect to the younger women of the region who would continue to change and overcome the tainted image of the third world regional women writer and women in general, and bringing them no longer to the peripheries but to the center.

Sello verde, ventaja competitiva para la industria y negocios internacionales enfocados hacia el agro colombiano

Eco-labels are born and take force for the production and marketing of products since the 1970s because of the need to seek a balance between human activities and the environment. Certification ensures, in a way, that the socio-cultural impact is not consumers could recognize a company that was doing good actions in favor of the environment and companies, through the labels, for the segment of the “green” consumer market and in this way expand their offer; For these reasons the ISO 14000 of environmental standards are based, in which, are the series of norms that regulate the environmental labeling. The climate problem is an issue that affects the whole population and it is time to carry out activities that reward the environment with part of the benefits and resources that are taken, for this reason eco-labels in a mechanism where you can make designs, recycling and Assemblies to different products with the green seal that is natural and does not affect the ecosystem and in this way make the people who consume these products see the opportunity to care for the environment in a continuous way in the day to day.

Respondent's Perception on Demographic and Socio-economic Characteristics of Ikogosi Warm Spring for Environmental Sustainability

Perception is an agent's subjective experiential evaluation of the phenomenal which surrounds man, revealing his consciousness of it and his intentionality towards the object which constitute it. Primary data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire from the host community with 300 respondents' sample size. Information was sought pertaining to the demographic characteristics of the respondents and the impacts of the tourist attraction on the host community both the positive and the negative aspects respectively. Questionnaire were distributed through random sampling based on availability by rating their level of agreement with each of the statement on a five-point Likert's scale from strongly agree (SA), agree (A), undecided (U), Disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD). Data were analyzed and tested using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, independent sample t- test and one-way ANOVA test at p <0 .05. The ANOVA analysis indicates that there is no significant variation in people's perceptions of the negative impacts of the tourist attraction on the demographic characteristics except educational qualification that shows significant variation in people's perception while test on people's perceptions of the positive impacts of the tourist attraction demographic characteristics shows that there is no significant variation in people's perception impacts of the tourist attraction on the host community and the independent sample t-test for both negative and positive impacts also shows that there is no significant variation in people's perception. Therefore, the tourism impacts can there be categories into three parts namely socio-cultural impact, economic impact and environmental impact with lists numbers of multiplier effects of tourism such as job creation, increasing income of local economy, boosting local business, generating other industrial activities in the town, social event in the community, better local facilities and infrastructure, conservation of the natural endowment and attractive environment appeals to tourists. The host community of any tourist attractions must have rightful perception of the development as sustainability of tourism industry left nobody out, in developing the tourist attraction.

KONVERSI KEAGAMAAN PASCA 1965, MENGURAI DAMPAK SOSIAL BUDAYA DAN HUBUNGAN ISLAM KRISTEN DI PEDESAAN JAWA

The relationship between Islam and Christianity in various regions is often confronted with situations caused by external factors. They no longer debate the theological aspect, but are based on the political economy and social culture aspects. In the Dieng village, the economic resources are mostly dominated by Christians as early Christianized product as the process of Kiai Sadrach's chronicle. Economic mastery was not originally as the main trigger of the conflict. However, as the political map post 1965, in which many Muslims affiliated to the Indonesian Communist Party convert to Christianity, the relationship between Islam and Christianity is heating up. The question of the dominance of political economic resources of Christians is questionable. This research to explore the socio cultural and religious impact of the conversion of PKI to Christian in rural Dieng and Slamet Pekalongan and Banjarnegara. This qualitative research data was extracted by in-depth interviews, observations and supported by data from Dutch archives, National Archives and Christian Synod of Salatiga. Research has found the conversion of the PKI to Christianity has sparked hostility and deepened the social relations of Muslims and Christians in Kasimpar, Petungkriono and Karangkobar. The culprit widened by involving the network of Wonopringgo Islamic Boarding. It is often seen that existing conflicts are no longer latent, but lead to a form of manifest conflict that decomposes in the practice of social life.

Dispute over the King Abdullah Scholarship Program

This paper provides an evaluation of the sociocultural impact of The King Abdullah Scholarship Program in Saudi Arabia and in the United States. The data provided for the evaluation was gathered over a two-month period through an online survey that was shared throughout the social media channels. The information which was collected for this paper represents the program participants’ social experiences in the United States’ campuses to assist the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) in the United States, in making a final decision in regards to the continuation of the program.

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION OF TEMUKU AYA SUBAK TOUR DEVELOPMENT IN VILLAGE OF TAJEN, PENEBEL DISTRICT, TABANAN REGENCY

The purpose of this research was to know the tourism potential of Temuku Aya Subak Tour seen from 3A that were an attraction, access, and facility. In addition, to know the participation of local communities, as well as the impact of Temuku Aya Subak Tour development to the local community. Temuku Aya Subak Tour is located in Tajen Village and developed by local people who see the potential of tourism in this village.Data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis technique used was descriptive qualitative analysis and also Triangulation data. The results showed Temuku Aya Subak Tour had the potential of natural rice fields and plantations. Temuku Aya Subak Tour also offered tourism activities as well as the preservation of local culture and traditions. In addition, local communities also participated as investors and as employees in the development of Temuku Aya Subak Tour. The tour economic impact could provide employment. From the socio-cultural impact, it could keep the local customs and traditions of the village, and from environmental impact, the local community could be more aware of the cleanliness of the village environment.

Rural tourism and its sociocultural impact on the residents of Casacay, El Oro, Ecuador

The lack of tourism services in some areas of the country could be explained by the scant attention paid by the competent bodies that must propose and create promotion and entrepreneurship programs in the rural communities to improve tourism services. The central problem of the limited tourism development in Casacay, El Oro, Ecuador, can be addressed with adequate training, taking advantage of the offer presented in this tourist resort and stimulating the entrepreneurial tourism vision in this area. In this study, field work was undertaken relating to the type of tourism and the perspective that the local residents have of the sociocultural impact this can entail. According to the initial diagnosis, the tourists who arrive in the area are seeking sport activities, handicrafts and memories they can gain from their visit, considering the Casacay river to be the major attraction in the area. The residents are at ease with tourism and are very used to it. Nevertheless, the tourism resource has not been sufficiently exploited to drive sustainable local development that can improve the sector and the quality of life of the residents of Casacay. Key words: Rural communities, tourism development, sociocultural impact, sustainable local development. Resumen La falta de servicios turisticos en algunas zonas del pais podria explicarse por la deficiente atencion de los organismos competentes que deben proponer y generar programas de fomento y emprendimiento en las comunidades rurales para mejorar la prestacion de servicios turisticos. El problema central del limitado desarrollo turistico de Casacay, provincia El Oro, Ecuador, se puede tratar con una adecuada capacitacion aprovechando la oferta que se presenta en este balneario turistico e incentivando la vision turistica empresarial en esta area. En esta investigacion se desarrollo un trabajo de campo relativo al tipo de turismo y la perspectiva que los residentes locales tienen sobre el impacto sociocultural que este puede significar. De acuerdo a un diagnostico inicial, los turistas que llegan a la zona buscan actividades deportivas, gustan de las artesanias y recuerdos que puedan obtener de su visita, considerando el rio Casacay como el mayor atractivo de la zona. Los residentes se sienten a gusto con el turismo y estan muy acostumbrados al mismo. Sin embargo, el recurso turistico no se ha explotado lo suficiente para impulsar un desarrollo local sostenible que genere mejoras al sector y a la calidad de vida de los residentes de Casacay. Palabras clave: Comunidades rurales, desarrollo turistico, impacto sociocultural, desarrollo local sostenible. (Presentado: 1° de febrero de 2017. Aceptado: 28 de abril de 2017)

Tabooed disease in alienated bodies: A study of women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

ObjectivesTo study socio-cultural impact of PCOS on Indian Women especially those belonging to Economically Weaker Section (EWS). MethodologyIt is a field work based study in which females suffering from PCOS were interviewed in the Outpatient Department (OPD) of a Government Hospital in Jammu. Majority of the respondents belonged to EWS and did not know anything about PCOS. Semi-structured interview schedule was used to interview patients who visited OPD for the treatment. Entire data were collected from 15th November 2016 to 31st December 2016. Information provided by respondents is used as narratives in the present study. Theories of stigma and social construction of illness have been used to analyse respondents' approach towards the disease and the way they perceive the onset of PCOS. Results and discussionsEntire discussion part has been sub-divided into: PCOS as a tabooed disease; infertility: a major consequence of PCOS; Lack of awareness about the disease; and social construction of PCOS. Respondents are found to have a grave concern about the disease due to their inability to adhere to the socially constructed role of a woman. Since, menstruation is still a tabooed topic of discussion in many parts of Indian society, hence they abstain from discussing about irregularity of periods till situation goes out of hand. Married women are marred by the stigma of infertility and unmarried ones fear future infertility. ConclusionLack of awareness and compulsion to fulfil socially expected role of a woman, women suffering from PCOS, in this part of India, aim only at becoming pregnant (in case of married women) and normalising their monthly periods (in case of unmarried females). However, there is need to spread awareness about PCOS and encouraging women to adopt knowledge, attitude and practice approach to manage this disease.

GLOBALISASI DAN IMPAK SOSIOBUDAYA

Globalization, the ongoing process of greater interdependence among countries and their citizens, is complex and multifaceted. Many of the problems that the critics of globalization point to are real. This article on the socio-cultural impact of globalization on the semi-urban populations uses data collected in three districts in Selangor (Sepang, Kuala Selangor and Kuala Langat), Malaysia using survey and in depth interviews method. The socio-cultural impact of globalization on the semi-urban populations of Selangor can be seen from several angles. Among other things are the changes in interpersonal relationship due to changes in occupations, places of works, places of residence and different work schedules. Thus a new kind of relationship evolved i.e. between different categories of workers and the management. This create s a totally new environment whereby the management determine d certain aspects of the life of workers such as pay rise and work schedules. Their life styles are also different. With the improved economic condition more job opportunities are available for foreign workers and women. The children are now being looked after by maids or the so called transit houses which are not based on family relationship. The influx of foreign workers also expose the local populations to various infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria (which had been eradicated in the country long time ago), SARS and H1N1.

GLOBALISASI DAN IMPAK SOSIOBUDAYA

Globalization, the ongoing process of greater interdependence among countries and their citizens, is complex and multifaceted. Many of the problems that the critics of globalization point to are real. This article on the socio-cultural impact of globalization on the semi-urban populations uses data collected in three districts in Selangor (Sepang, Kuala Selangor and Kuala Langat), Malaysia using survey and in depth interviews method. The socio-cultural impact of globalization on the semi-urban populations of Selangor can be seen from several angles. Among other things are the changes in interpersonal relationship due to changes in occupations, places of works, places of residence and different work schedules. Thus a new kind of relationship evolved i.e. between different categories of workers and the management. This create s a totally new environment whereby the management determine d certain aspects of the life of workers such as pay rise and work schedules. Their life styles are also different. With the improved economic condition more job opportunities are available for foreign workers and women. The children are now being looked after by maids or the so called transit houses which are not based on family relationship. The influx of foreign workers also expose the local populations to various infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria (which had been eradicated in the country long time ago), SARS and H1N1.

A STUDY TO EVALUATE SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACT OF INTERNET ON THE POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

This Paper deals with the study of the Extent of Internet Use and its Socio Cultural Impact on the Post Graduate Students of the Gujarat State. To know the Socio Cultural Impact of Internet, standardized opinionnaire (offline as well online) was used. The main objectives of the study were to evaluate the extent of Internet Utilization and to know the effect of independent variables like Gender, Academic Stream and frequency of Internet Access of Internet on the P.G. students who were using Internet since last two years or more than two years. Analysis of Variance was done to know the effect of independent variables and their interaction effects. The population of the study consisted of the P.G. students and the samples were taken from nine Universities of Gujarat (Zone wise). The finding of the study shows significant interactive influence between Gender, Academic Stream and Frequency of Internet Access on the Socio-Cultural impact of internet.

The Role of Tourism Symbols in Rural Development (Case Study: Neshat Historical Garden in Taqiabad Village)

Extended abstract 1. INTRODUCTION Although symbol creation has had a long record in human history, throughout the history, the symbols as a mark bearing visual identity, have been used as a tool for communication. This means humans have used the symbols for thousands of years to describe natural phenomena and express their emotions, feelings and ideas. There are many historical and natural monuments in rural areas that are symbols and brands of those areas. Accordingly, they can have a huge impact on sustainable development of rural areas if they receive due attention. Nowadays in many rural areas, tourism has changed from a passive factor into a dynamic and effective one which may have positive effects on controlling the rural social landscape. The nature and significance of such changes make it necessary to pay special attention to functions of tourism and leisure activities in rural areas, so that in some cases it may prompt one to predict the possible effects. 2. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK Since tourism and the use of natural and historical resources has changed into a need, the various uses of space has provided more opportunities for rural people to benefit from natural and historical monuments in their areas. Today, tourism as a phenomenon of the twentieth century plays a vital role in the global economy, and as a social phenomenon play a significant role in dynamic global economy. At the same time, as the world's largest service industry, tourism contributes to cultural exchange between countries. Persian Garden as one of the valuable historical and natural symbols of Iran which has recently been registered in World Heritage list (UNESCO) would remain in the minds of the people of the world. 3. METHODOLOGY The research was conducted in a descriptive-analytical method. The data were obtained through documentary research and surveys. The population included about 20,000 people, of which 250 people were selected in a random sampling method as the sample of the study. We also used Kendall W Rank test to find which area has more positive tourism driven effects. The data were processed using SPSS software package. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to measure the reliability of the items. 4. DISCUSSION The results showed that according to the value of chi-square (15.424), which is a significant at error level of less than 0.01, we may conclude with a confidence level of 0.99 percent that ideas of the participants about the effects of tourism on social, economic and physical aspects are different. According to the results, the physical effects of tourism (2.12) in the study area, have been stronger than social-cultural (1.93) and economic ones (1.94). The largest economic impact of tourism was on the item of “tourism has attracted more funds and state budget” with an average of 4.8. The largest socio-cultural impact of tourism was on the item of “To what extent have advertising and guiding the tourists been adequate in the area?” with an average of 4.42. The largest physical impact of tourism was on the item of “Do you believe your village has essential capabilities for tourism development” with an average of 4.56. The study results show the revival and restoration of the garden as the symbol and brand of regional tourism has positive economic, social and physical effects on development of Taqi Abad village. 5. CONCLUSION Neshat Garden in Taghiabad Firozeh village, situated 18 km West of Nishabur, similar to other historical gardens in Iran, have a favorable status in tourism of the region and the province. As the study results show the revival and restoration of the monument has had positive economic, social and physical effects on development of Taqiabad village. The statistics of Cultural Heritage Administration of Firozeh County in 2013-2014 show that after restoration of the garden, more than 13,500 people have visited the site. Nevertheless, the number was too small in 2013. This figure well indicates the statues of Neshat Garden among culture lovers, promising its essential role in attracting tourists and eventually in rural development.

The Ironbridge Gorge Heritage Site and its local and regional functions

AbstractThe article is devoted to the issue of heritage and its functions. Based on the existing literature, the author presents the definition of heritage, the classification of heritage resources, and its most important impacts. The aim of the article was to show the functions that may be performed by a heritage site, locally and regionally. The example used by the author is the Ironbridge Gorge Heritage Site in the United Kingdom. Most heritage functions described by other authors are confirmed in this case study. The cultural heritage of the Ironbridge Gorge creates an opportunity to undertake various local and regional activities, having first of all an educational influence on the inhabitants, school youth and tourists. We must not ignore the economicinfluences, such as financing the activity of the Ironbridge Trust (the institution administering the site), generating income for local firms providing service to tourists, or for construction companies. This income helps to preserve and conserve the tangible heritage of the Ironbridge Gorge, as well as to generate jobs in heritage management, conservation and heritage tourism. Other effects of the Ironbridge Gorge Site include a socio-cultural impact or that related to sustainable development.

Mental health stigma among Oman Medical Speciality Board (OMSB) residents

BackgroundArab/Islamic culture such as those in Oman has been prescribed to be part of “collective culture” where family is central to one's identity. It is not clear how mental illness is perceived among young doctors in Oman in the light of modernization and acculturation.AimsExplore the socio-cultural teaching impact on attitudes towards mental health problems among Omani physicians.MethodThe consenting residents were asked to fill self-reported questionnaire Attitudes towards Mental Health Problems (ATMHP). It measure: external shame (beliefs that others will look down on themselves self if one have mental health problems); internal shame (related to negative self-evaluations); and reflected shame (believing that one can bring shame to their family/community). Socio-demographic information was also sought, including age, gender and previous contact with a person with mental illness.ResultsOne hundred and seventy residents filled the questionnaire. The response rate was &gt; 80%. The majority were female. It showed elevated scores in indices of external shame and reflected shame. However, having a history of mental distress or having contact with a person with mental illness have moderate indices external shame and reflected shame.ConclusionThis study suggests that medical education has little eroded societal teaching among physicians under training in Oman. Thus, their attitude toward mental disorder appears to be expressed in term of external shame and reflected shame, which, in turn, encapsulate cultural patterning of shame and the centrality of family identity in Oman. Such socio-cultural teaching could lay groundwork for further research to mitigate mental illness in Oman.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Tourism in Hoi An, Vietnam: impacts, perceived benefits, community attachment and support for tourism development

AbstractTourism has impacts and these impacts affect people. This study aimed to identify how residents in Hoi An, Vietnam (a world heritage site), perceive the impacts and benefits obtained from tourism and the relationship between community attachment and support for tourism. The study employed a survey of local residents in Hoi An. The results indicate that residents largely see the impacts of tourism as positive economically and socioculturally but not environmentally. Also residents who have a stronger attachment to their community had a positive inclination towards tourism and its development. Having a better understanding of residents’ perceptions about tourism impacts, benefits, community attachment and support for tourism could assist tourism planners not only in Hoi An but also in other heritage sites. Positive economic and sociocultural impact should be emphasized to local residents. It is found that greater attention should be given to negative sociocultural and environmental impacts in order ...

Socio-Cultural Impact in Tourism: A Case Study of Sauraha, Nepal

Locaton: Sauraha is 166 km. south west from Kathmandu. It is situated at an altitude of 150m (492 feet) form the sea level. Its shape is rectangular and speared with east west direction. It is in close proximity with the Chitwan National Park, Tandi and Chitrasari being at a distance of 6 and 3 km. respectively from it. However, Tandi, the entry point to Sauraha, is situated on the east west highway, 20km. from the main city of Bharatpur.Objective: The objective of the study is to study the socio cultural impact in Tharus’ culture, customs, tradition and lifestyle by tourism.Methodology: Observation and questionnaire method will be used as data collection tools. This research will adopt descriptive research design. Descriptive in a sense: the research will carefully try to record all the observed events from the study area and describes fairly as possible.Result: Local people have changed their life style, their traditional values, cultural aspects and are following the borrowed values and aspects in the name of modernization.Conclusion: Sauraha, is the best location for the tourism industry. It is a part of Bachhauly VDC. It is worldwidely famous for its ethnic and cultural diversity. Numbers of tourists have come to visit the Chitwan National Park and most of the tourists go to Sauraha to stay and to study the cultural and traditional aspects of the Tharus. The cultural assimilation occurs when two cultures come in contact. The more technologically influential group gains supremacy while the latter society readily adopts the former’s way of living. The same phenomenon can be observed in Sauraha, where the host culture is highly influenced and affected by the guest culture.