What theory is and is not? The need for theorizing in tourism research

Robin Nunkoo; John Armbrecht

doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2025.105150

What theory is and is not? The need for theorizing in tourism research

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Original language	English
Article number	105150
Journal	Tourism Management
Volume	109
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2025.105150
Publication status	Published - Aug 2025
Externally published	Yes

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journals
methodology
research philosophy
science
theoretical contribution
theory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Development
Transportation
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Strategy and Management

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