Exploring the mechanism by which tourists’ perceived value influences revisit intention in sustainable gardens: A case study of KICG-sustainable garden, Shanghai
Jiajun Chen, Guanxi Chen

TL;DR
This study examines how tourists' perceived value affects their intention to revisit sustainable gardens, using a case study in Shanghai.
Contribution
The study introduces narrative transportation and empowerment capability as moderators in the relationship between perceived value and revisit intention.
Findings
Perceived value positively influences revisit intention through tourist satisfaction.
Narrative transportation and empowerment capability strengthen the relationship between perceived value and revisit intention.
The findings highlight the role of storytelling and empowerment in sustainable tourism.
Abstract
Sustainable gardens have emerged as innovative models of urban tourism that integrate ecological aesthetics, participatory design, and community well-being. This study explores how tourists’ perceived value influences revisit intention and introduces two experiential moderators—narrative transportation and empowerment capability—to uncover the underlying psychological and participatory mechanisms that drive behavioral intention. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining grounded theory interviews to develop the conceptual framework with a large-scale survey analyzed using structural equation modeling (SmartPLS). The results demonstrate that perceived value positively affects revisit intention through tourist satisfaction, while narrative transportation and empowerment capability significantly strengthen these relationships by enhancing emotional immersion and participatory…
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TopicsDiverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
