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A Qualitative Approach to Develop an Assessment Instrument for Homestay Operators’ Environmental Behaviour

Authors : Nur Farihin Abd Hadi Khan, Yuhanis Abdul Aziz, Azmawani Abd Rahman, Rusmawati Said, Nik Madeeha Nik Mohd Munir

Published in: Sustainable Finance, Digitalization and the Role of Technology

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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This study elucidates the early stages of developing an assessment instrument, projected to get Homestay coordinators’ feedback related to their members’ behaviour of environmental practices. Nine informants participated in a voluntary semi-structured interview, conducted at different Homestay settings around Malaysia. A five-item semi-structured interview guide was used to record their perception, pursual their personal experience. Thematic analysis with codes was implemented to categorise the responses. Later, 25 questions were included in the preliminary assessment instrument and identified as the Homestay operators’ Environmental Behaviour Assessment Instrument (EBAI). However, the EBAI needs additional research for it to be considered consistent and effective. Nevertheless, the qualitative approach implied to develop the assessment may be beneficial specifically to Homestay researchers and practitioners.

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Title: A Qualitative Approach to Develop an Assessment Instrument for Homestay Operators’ Environmental Behaviour
Authors: Nur Farihin Abd Hadi Khan
Yuhanis Abdul Aziz
Azmawani Abd Rahman
Rusmawati Said
Nik Madeeha Nik Mohd Munir
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Sustainable Finance, Digitalization and the Role of Technology
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-08083-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-08084-5

Copyright Year: 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08084-5_37

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