Transformative Outcomes of Workcation: Satisfaction,Place Attachment,and Behavioral Intentions

Abstract

Integrating work with vacation—a workcation—may yield favorable psychological and behavioral outcomes for individuals. This research examines the key psychological dimensions of workcation experiences, namely, workcation satisfaction, place attachment, and transformation, by exploring their impact on re-workcation and revisit intentions. Two analyses offer complementary findings. Study 1 qualitatively identified the key psychological and behavioral outcomes of workcations including place attachment, transformation, re-workcation intentions, and revisit intentions. Building on these insights, Study 2 quantitatively analyzed the relationships among these outcome variables and found that individuals with strong emotional ties to a workcation destination are more likely to experience transformative outcomes. This transformation, in turn, fosters sustained interest in both future workcations and revisiting the destination for leisure purposes. These findings underscore the complex interplay between psychological factors and behavioral outcomes, revealing how emotional connections to a place can drive continued engagement with workcation experiences.

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workcation satisfaction place attachment transformation behavioral outcomes mixed-method approach

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