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An existential conceptualization of the vacation cycle

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  • Kirillova, Ksenia
  • Lehto, Xinran

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Utilizing the notions of existential authenticity and normal anxiety, we propose the five-phase model of vacation cycle and elucidate mechanisms behind vacation and fade-out effects. Departing from a purely philosophical view on existential authenticity, we focus on its understanding via the existential psychology lenses, arguing that existential authenticity is a relative, dynamic, and four-dimensional concept. Supported by the current empirical evidences and theoretical advancements in existential psychology, this study posits that, accompanied by anxiety fluctuations, authenticity varies during a vacation across four dimensions of human existence: Umwelt, Mitwelt, Eigenwelt, and Uberwelt. We suggest that these changes are associated with vacation (when evoked by liminality and awe) and fade-out effects (when prompted by the lack of existential courage and anxiety tranquilization).

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  • Kirillova, Ksenia & Lehto, Xinran, 2015. "An existential conceptualization of the vacation cycle," Annals of Tourism Research, Elsevier, vol. 55(C), pages 110-123.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:anture:v:55:y:2015:i:c:p:110-123
    DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2015.09.003
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