PLS-SEM and fsQCA Dataset: Managerial Online Image, Reputation, and Tourist Behavior in Destination Marketing

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Authors: Hao Zhang, Li, Wenbo, Jinhong Li
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Abstract

This dataset contains 311 valid survey responses collected from tourists at Kaili Zoo, China, focusing on the emerging phenomenon of administrative destination managers acting as "official influencers." Data Content: The data captures tourists' perceptions across several key dimensions based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) framework: Managerial Online Image: Responsiveness, Attention (Traffic), and Reputation. Mediating Variable: Destination Affective Image. Dependent Variable: Tourist Decision Intention. Moderating Variables: Visit History (First-time vs. Repeat visitors). Methodological Applicability: This structured dataset is suitable for both symmetric analysis (e.g., Variance-based Structural Equation Modeling, PLS-SEM) and asymmetric analysis (e.g., fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis, fsQCA). Collection Method: Data was collected via on-site questionnaires using a random sampling method. Potential Use: Researchers can use this data to replicate the study's findings on the "halo effect" of official reputation or to explore new configurations of destination marketing strategies in the public sector context.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research Digital Marketing and Social Media Consumer Behavior and Marketing Influence

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Mendeley Data
Publication date
2 February 2026
Document type
Dataset