DUGiDocsExploring the emotional benefits of nature-based tourism experiences in Montserrat for visitors with emotional distress
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This study addresses the gap in understanding how nature-based tourism, particularly in spiritually significant locations like Montserrat, can provide emotional benefits for visitors ex-periencing emotional distress. Using a qualitative approach, the research explores the pre-travel emotional states that motivate individuals to seek nature-based experiences, how visitors per-ceive and interpret their time in Montserrat, and the emotional outcomes of these experiences. The findings reveal that nature-based tourism can offer a profound sense of peace, emotional healing, and personal growth, especially for individuals coping with grief, stress, or emotional challenges. Visitors perceive Montserrat as a sanctuary for processing emotions, confronting inner struggles, and reconnecting with spirituality. The implications contribute to the broader discourse on tourism’s potential to foster emotional well-being, suggesting that spiritually and nature-based tourism destinations can play a pivotal role in emotional recovery. Future research should investigate how similar emotional benefits manifest in other nature-based tourism con-texts and explore strategies to enhance the therapeutic value of such experiences
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