Evaluating the Impact of Residents’ Social Capital on Host-Tourist Interactions: The Mediating Role of Place Identity

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1 Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Luxor University, Egypt

2 Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of Sadat City, Egypt

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This study investigates the influence of residents’ social capital on host-tourist interactions, with a focus on the mediating role of place identity. Conducted in Luxor City, Egypt, the research examines how social norms, trust, and networks, as dimensions of social capital, shape interactions between residents and tourists. The study further explores the impact of social capital on place identity and the latter's role in enhancing these interactions. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 393 residents, and data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that social norms and networks indirectly influence host-tourist interactions through place identity, while social trust directly fosters these interactions. The results highlight the critical role of place identity in mediating the effects of social capital, offering theoretical and practical implications for sustainable tourism development.

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