Qualitative Research In Leisure, Recreation And Tourism In Indian Context

Abstract

This study examined the role of qualitative research in understanding leisure, recreation, and tourism in Indian context. The research analyzed qualitative methods to explore Indian leisure activities by investigating tourist reasons for travel alongside cultural elements and sustainability problems and government policy deficiencies. A total of 50 participants from heritage sites and ecotourism areas and pilgrimage locations underwent structured qualitative interviews to reveal the main elements affecting tourism conduct. Travel choices of individuals demonstrated strong dependence on cultural traditions together with religious beliefs and personal preferences for experiential activities. Tourist hotspots continued to face three fundamental problems which included excessive visitor density alongside environmental damage and insufficient infrastructure development. The study showed that government policies were not effective enough to properly handle these matters. The study presented multiple recommendations that involved enhancing infrastructure and strengthening environmental rules alongside community involvement alongside tourism awareness initiatives. The study added value to tourism studies through its confirmation of cultural tourism behaviour theories and sustainable tourism practices. Research should focus on the study of digital tourism alongside adventure tourism and post-pandemic travel patterns to better recognize India's changing tourism patterns.