Dataset on perceived authenticity and place attachment

A comparative analysis of perceived authenticity and place attachment at two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Yongding earth buildings (tulou) and Kaiping watchtowers (Diaolou)—revealed nuanced differences in visitor experiences shaped by cultural significance, architectural heritage, and seasonal tourism dynamics. Data collected during low-tourism periods (July 2017 for Yongding; April 2019, during China's Tomb Sweeping Festival for Kaiping) demonstrated that perceived authenticity was strongly linked to place attachment, with variations influenced by site-specific cultural narratives and environmental factors. The study employed rigorous factor analysis (SPSS 19.0), structural modeling (AMOS 21.0), and mediation effect analysis (PROCESS) to quantify these relationships, providing a data-driven framework for understanding visitor engagement in heritage contexts.

Yi, X. (2019). Dataset on perceived authenticity and place attachment [Dataset]. Mendeley. https://doi.org/10.17632/FHJV5Y3VYP.1