Leisure sickness unveiled: typifying the susceptible holidaymaker

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Leisure Sickness is a growing and a modern phenomenon. However, there is a lack of evidence in explaining what it is (or is not) and whether or not groups of persons can be identified who are more or less prone to develop symptoms related to leisure sickness. Therefore, 15 affected and 15 unaffected holiday-makers were interviewed. Informed by evidence, semi-structured interviews were performed focused on sportiness, leisure, holiday, recreational value of holidays, activities, and residence during and duration of holidays. Via typification, we attempted to identify patterns to recognize possible influences. Results did not indicate clear, distinguishable types but only small, nuanced differences. As such, data does not allow to formulate clear hypotheses to be tested in further studies. The subtle differences regarding duration of holiday, leisure importance and perceived satisfaction are recommended to be elaborated on in further studies.

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