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How Technology Devices Can Impact Local Economic Development in Developing Countries

abstract: This study aimed to explore the relationship between international backpackers and local communities in the developing world. By investigating the role of technology design in a backpacking trip, this research analyzed the potential to improve Sustainable Tourism for both international backpackers and local communities. The idea of achieving sustainability in this research is to assess both economic and cultural impact through the assistance of technology. This study originates from a grounded theory approach triangulated from literature reviews and the researcher’s observations. The research tested the suitability of this theory by using qualitative research methods, then analyzed the appropriateness of its applicability. The findings suggested some useful standards for proposing design solutions to enhance sustainable tourism within the backpacker segment / Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Design 2016

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:40242
Date January 2016
ContributorsHo, Truc (Author), Takamura, John (Advisor), Vogt, Christine (Committee member), Velasquez, Joseph (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher)
Source SetsArizona State University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeMasters Thesis
Format117 pages
Rightshttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved

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