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881988
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Phillips, Birgit.
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Learning by going : : transformative learning through long-term independent travel /\ Birgit Phillips.
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| Publication Statement
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Wiesbaden :: Vieweg,, 2019.
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1 online resource (397 pages)
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| ISBN
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3658257733
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: 9783658257736
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3658257725
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9783658257729
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9783658257743
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| Notes
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8.1.1 Appreciating the beauty of nature
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references.
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| Contents
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Intro; Acknowledgements; Table of Contents; List of Tables and Figures; Abstract; 1 Setting the Scene; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Guiding research questions; 1.3 Rationale for the study; 1.4 Situating the researcher; 1.5 Research approach; 1.6 Organization of the thesis; 2 Identity, Self and Transformation; 2.1 Conceptualizing identity and self; 2.2 Identity in a postmodern context; 2.2.1 The changing timetable of identity development; 2.2.2 Stable identities in postmodernity; 2.3 The narrative construction of self; 2.4 Transformation and learning; 2.4.1 Transformative learning theory
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2.4.2 The importance of meaning-making2.4.3 Phases of transformation; 2.4.4 The importance of critical reflection and rational discourse; 2.4.5 Principles of transformation; 2.4.6 Criticisms of transformative learning theory; 2.5 Long-term independent travel as a form of lifelong learning; 2.6 Summary; 3 The Evolution of Long-term Independent Travel; 3.1 A brief sketch of independent travel from ancient times to the late 20th century; 3.2 From drifters to flashpackers; 3.2.1 The drifter; 3.2.2 Backpacker culture; 3.2.2.1 The institutionalization of backpacker tourism
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3.2.2.2 Heterogeneity of backpacker culture3.2.3 Tourist/traveler dichotomy; 3.3 Introducing LITs; 3.3.1 Long-term; 3.3.2 Independent; 3.3.3 Travel; 3.3.4 Delineating LITs from other types of alternative tourism; 3.4 Summary; 4 Transformative Travel; 4.1 Before travel: Motivational dimensions; 4.1.1 Conceptual approaches to travel motivation; 4.1.2 Novelty-seeking; 4.1.3 Escapism; 4.1.4 Freedom through liminality; 4.1.5 Self-development and personal growth; 4.1.6 Summary; 4.2 During travel: Cross-cultural learning; 4.2.1 Cross-cultural transitions
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4.2.2 Learning through experiences and challenges4.3 After travel: Reentry; 4.3.1 Reentry challenges; 4.3.2 Factors affecting readjustment; 4.4 Summary; 5 Methodology; 5.1 The research paradigm: An interpretive approach; 5.2 Data collection methods; 5.2.1 Field observation and autoethnography; 5.2.2 Life-world interviews; 5.2.2.1 First interview; 5.2.2.2 Second Interview; 5.2.3 Questionnaires; 5.2.4 Blogs, email and social media; 5.3 Participant demographics; 5.4 Interpreting the empirical data; 5.5 Validating the accuracy of findings; 5.6 Summary; 6 Findings; 7 Reaching the Tipping Point
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7.1 Seed experiences7.1.1 Previous international experience; 7.1.2 Media; 7.1.3 Role models; 7.2 Lifestyle dissonance; 7.2.1 Boredom or lack of challenge; 7.2.2 Rejecting one's native culture; 7.2.3 Escaping negative perceptions of the self; 7.3 Trigger experiences; 7.3.1 Little triggers; 7.3.2 Life transitions; 7.3.3 Role-altering life transitions; 7.4 Final obstacles -- Preparing for the unexpected; 7.5 Anticipated rewards; 7.5.1 Autonomy; 7.5.2 Novelty; 7.5.3 Challenge; 7.5.4 Personal growth and identity work; 7.6 Summary; 8 Experiences on the Road; 8.1 Encounters with nature
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| Abstract
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Birgit Phillips explores the concept of transformative travel as it pertains to long-term independent travelers and offers a broad philosophical understanding of the complex socio-cultural processes involved in identity negotiation. She examines both the elements that contribute to the transformation of values and identities and the mechanisms by which this transformation occurs. By deploying a pluralistic, reflexive, interpretive research approach, Phillips foregrounds the personal experiences of the individual study participants and the meanings they attach to their travel experiences. In addition, since the study spanned over 14 years, the author is able to provide a wide-ranging picture of the complete travel experience, from initial motivations to post-travel reintegration as well as the long-term effects on traveler values and identities.
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Intercultural communication.
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Maturation (Psychology)
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Tourism.
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Intercultural communication.
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Maturation (Psychology)
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Tourism.
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| Dewey Classification
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374
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| LC Classification
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BF710P94.6-P94.65G14
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