Grounded Theory is a qualitative research method suitable for the extraction and interpretation of organized concepts presented in the form of formal or substantive theory. This method has been employed in various fields. Internationally, researchers in the tourism field have been using Grounded Theory in their studies. Rural tourism has been considered a relevant segment of the economy as it provides diversification of activities on rural properties, generating new sources of income. The aim of this article is to identify the use and application of the Grounded Theory method in research on rural tourism and tourist routes. To achieve this, an integrative review of the literature was conducted, considering articles from the Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Scielo databases from 2017 to 2022. The results show that the majority of studies do not clearly specify the approach used, whether it's classical, Straussian, or constructivist. Regarding the method's characteristics, the studies utilize the method partially, incorporating elements such as coding, constant comparison, memos and diagrams. Discussions on rural tourism are situated within the realm of public-private partnerships, the development of tourist regions, the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a perspective on restructuring a tourist destination, and tourist behavior. This integrative review provides information and insights on the topic and offers knowledge about the application of Grounded Theory, sparking interest for other researchers to adopt this method.
Abadi, A., Khakzand, M. (2022). Extracting the qualitative dimensions of agritourism for the sustainable development of Charqoli village in Iran: The promotion of vernacular entrepreneurship and environment-oriented preservation perspectives. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 24(11), 12609–12671. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01958-0
Agarchand, N., Laishram, B. (2017). Sustainable infrastructure development challenges through PPP procurement process: Indian perspective. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 10(3), 642–662. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMPB-10-2016-0078
Belletti, G., Marescotti, A. (2021). O papel das redes para o desenvolvimento do turismo rural e da valorização dos produtos de origem. Redes. ISSN, 26, 18.
Botelho, L. Cunha, C. J. A. Macedo, M. (2011). O método da revisão integrativa nos estudos organizacionais. Gestão e Sociedade. Belo Horizonte, 5(11), 121-136.
Brasil. Ministério do Turismo (2010). Turismo rural: orientações básicas. / Ministério do Turismo, Secretaria Nacional de Políticas de Turismo, Departamento de Estruturação, Articulação e Ordenamento Turístico, Coordenação Geral de Segmentação. – 2. ed – Brasília: Ministério do Turismo. Disponível: https://www.gov.br/turismo/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo-/publicacoes/segmentacao-do-turismo/turismo-rural-orientacoes-basicas.pdf. Acesso em 06 jan. 2023.
Chagas, J. (2018). Capital social organizacional e desenvolvimento territorial em rotas de turismo rural. Dissertação de Mestrado. Programa de Pós- Graduação em Desenvolvimento Territorial e Sistemas Agroindustriais. Universidade Federal de Pelotas.
Charmaz, K. (2009). A construção da teoria fundamentada: guia prático para análise qualitativa. Porto Alegre: Bookman.
Corbin, J. M.; Strauss, A. (1990). Grounded theory research: Procedures, canons, and evaluative criteria. Qualitative Sociology, 13(1), 3–21.
Corbin, J.; Strauss, A. (2015). Basics of qualitative research: techniques and procedures for developing Grounded Theory. California: SAGE.
Coria, E. C. Castro, J. A. V. Juarez, A. B. (2021). Local networks for cooperation in tourism: advantage for tourism enterprises. Revista Turismo estudos e práticas.
Correa, S. C. H. Gosling, M. S. (2020). Grounded Theory: uma abordagem metodológica congruente com a pesquisa em turismo. Rosa dos ventos. 12(4).
Devadas, U. M. Jayasooriya, S. (2021). Entrepreneursa success in the smal and médium scale homestay tourism business in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Entrepreneurship.
Doolen, J. (2017). Metanálise, revisões sistemáticas e integrativas: uma visão geral. Simulação Clínica em Enfermagem. 13, 28-30.
Figueira, L. M. (2022). Manual para elaboração de roteiros de turismo cultural. 2013. http://www.cespoga.ipt.pt/new/?page_id=340.
Garrod, B., & Nicholls, S. (2022). British tourists’ adjustment to cultural expectations in Muslim-majority countries. Tourism Management, 91, 104500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2022.104500
Glaser, B. G. Strauss, A. L. (1967). The discovery of Grounded Theory: strategies for qualitative research (Renewed 19). New Brunswick: Aldine Transaction.
Ghorbani, A. Mousazadeh, H. Taheri, F. Ehteshammajd, S. Azadi, H. Yazdanpanah, M. Khajehshahkohi, A. Tanaskovik, V. Passel, S. (2021). An attempt to develop ecotourism in an unknown area: the case of nehbandan country, south Khorasan Province, Iran. Environment, Development and Sustainability.
Grigaliunaite, V. Pileliene, L. Bakanauskas, A. P. (2015). Assessment of the Importance of Benefits Provided by Rural Tourism Homesteads in Lithuania. Proceedings in the International Conference. Economic Science for Rural Development, 39, 116-123.
Hesan, M. Kasemi, M. Rezazadeh, M. (2017). Affecting Factors on Rural Tourism Investment Analyzed through Grounded Theory: The Case of the Villages of Larijan District, Amol, Iran. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism.
Icomos. (2008). The Icomos charter on cultural routes. Disponível: https://www.icomos.org/images/DOCUMENTS/Charters/culturalroutes_e.pdf. Acesso em 08 jan. 2023.
Khairabadi, O. Hassan, S. Saheb, M. (2020). Assessment and evaluation of tourism activities with amphasis on agritourism: the case of simin region in Hamedan city. Land Use Policy.
Li, Y. Westlund, H. Liu, Y. (2019). Why some rural areas decline while some others not: an overview of rural evolution in the world. Journal of Rural Studies, 68, 135-143.
Lin, J.-H., Fan, D. X. F., Tsaur, S.-H., & Tsai, Y.-R. (2021). Tourists’ cultural competence: A cosmopolitan perspective among Asian tourists. Tourism Management, 83, 104207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2020.104207
Matteucci, X., & Gnoth, J. (2017). Elaborating on grounded theory in tourism research. Annals of Tourism Research, 65, 49–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2017.05.003
Meyer, D. (2004). Tourism routes and gateways: Key issues for the development of tourism routes and gateways and their potential for pro-poor tourism. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242371864KeyissuesforthedevelopmentoftourismroutesandgatewaysandtheirpotentialforPro-PoorTourism.
Ohe, Y. Kurihara, S. (2013). Evaluating the complementary relationship between local brand farm products and rural tourism: evidence from Japan. Tourism Management, 35, 278-283.
Oliveira, I. D. Diniz, F. (2018). Turismo e Desenvolvimento Regional – Uma perspectiva do Turismo em Espaço Rural na Serra do Marão, em Portugal. Turismo e Sociedade. Curitiba, 11(1), p.113-127.
Olson, E. D., Reddy-Best, K. (2019). “Pre-topsurgery, the body scanning machine would most likely error:” Transgender and gender nonconforming travel and tourism experiences. Tourism Management, 70, 250–261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2018.08.024
Omt - Organização Mundial do Turismo. (2008). Tendências do Turismo Internacional, OMT, Madrid.
Padilha, A. C. M., De Souza, M., Paulo Jorge, J., Fritz Filho, L. F., Secchi, M., Pellegrini, M. (2022). Evidencia de la estrategia de diversificación en la ruta turística Vale do Paraíso (Brasil). Turismo y Sociedad, 30, 169–189. https://doi.org/10.18601/01207555.n30.09
Petricek, J. Marada, M. (2022). Perception of safety and passage of time as factors influencing mode choice: The case of the Prague-Munich high speed route. Moravian Geographical Reports, 30(1), 54-64.
Pilving, T., Kull, T., Suškevics, M., Viira, A. H. (2019). The tourism partnership life cycle in Estonia: Striving towards sustainable multisectoral rural tourism collaboration. Tourism Management Perspectives, 31, 219–230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2019.05.001
Pozo, H. Tachizawa, T. (2018). Marketing and social responsibility: an exploratory study of local tourism. Tourism Management Studies. 14 (4).
Salles, M. do R. R. (2018). A Pesquisa qualitativa e o campo da Hospitalidade: uma reflexão sobre a relação teoria e método. Revista Turismo em Análise, 28(3), 438-449.
Silva, R. C. Dantas, F. R. A. Medeiros, C. S. C. Nobrega, W. R. M. (2018). Apontamentos científicos em um campo multidisciplinar: Turismo, Ciência Moderna e Complexidade. Turismo Visão e Ação, 20(3), 447-459.
Strauss, A.; Corbin, J. (2008). Pesquisa Qualitativa: Técnicas e procedimentos para o desenvolvimento de teoria fundamentada. 2. ed. Porto Alegre: Artmed.
Tapia, S. A. (2018). ¿Turismo juvenil? Los viajes en las biografías de jóvenes de barrios populares de Buenos Aires. Revista Brasileira de Pesquisa Em Turismo, 12(3), 104–123. https://doi.org/10.7784/rbtur.v12i3.1508
Torraco, R. J. (2016). Escrevendo revisões integrativas da literatura: usando o passado e o presente para explorer o future. Humano Revisão de Desenvolvimento de Recursos. 15, 404-428.
Tseng, P.-H., Pilcher, N. (2017). Assessing the shipping in the Northern Sea Route: A qualitative approach. Maritime Business Review, 2(4), 389–409. https://doi.org/10.1108/MABR-06-2017-0013
Xavier, T. R. et al. (2012). A relação entre redes e turismo: uma análise bibliométrica sobre a emergência de um novo paradigma no planejamento turístico. Turismo e Sociedade, v. 5, n. 2.
Wang, J., Wang, Y., He, Y., Zhu, Z. (2022). Exploring the Factors of Rural Tourism Recovery in the Post-COVID-19 Era Based on the Grounded Theory: A Case Study of Tianxi Village in Hunan Province, China. Sustainability, 14(9), 5215. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14095215
World Travel and Tourism Council. (2020). Coronavirus puts up to 50 million Travel and Tourism jobs at risk says WTTC.
World Trade Report (2019): The future of services trade. p. 232.
Zou, Y., Yu, Q. (2022). Sense of safety toward tourism destinations: A social constructivist perspective. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 24, 100708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdmm.2022.100708
Copyright (c) 2024 Turismo: Visão e Ação
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Turismo: Visão e Ação, linked to the Graduate Program in Tourism and Hospitality - Master's and Ph.D., is a scientific journal published in a continuous flow system, with an interdisciplinary and international scope. According to Qualis/CAPES criteria (2017-2020), it is classified as 'A3' in the fields of Administration, Accounting Sciences, and Tourism. Registered with ISSN number 1983-7151, Tourismo: Visão e Ação began its activities in 1998 with printed publications in English and Portuguese. In 2008, it transitioned to an online publication, expanding its reach to a broader audience. It maintains a policy of being an open-access journal without submission or access fees. The abbreviated title for the journal is Tur., Visão e Ação, commonly used in bibliographies, footnotes, references, and bibliographic captions.
Universidade do Vale do Itajaí- Quinta Avenida, 1100, bloco 7, CEP: 88337-300, Balneário Camboriú, SC – Brasil. Tel.: +55 47 3261-1315, e-mail: revistaturismo@univali.br
