Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites | 2026
Authors: Tahiri A.; Kovaçi I.
DOI: 10.30892/gtg.64137-1688
Journal: Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites
Year: 2026
Publisher: Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
Cited by: 0
This study examines the complex relationship between tourism, travel experiences and the experience of cultural food on the level of stress and anxiety in individuals in a global context of daily life. Focusing on the importance of travel and food in the emotional and psychological health of individuals, this study uses an interdisciplinary approach to better understand the impact of these factors on human well-being and emotional stability. This design aims to discover and better understand tourist trips and multicultural food as a method of recovery from stress and anxiety, allowing for a detailed analysis of their responses. In this study, the quantitative method was applied to measure the impact of travel experiences and the experience of cultural food on the level of stress and anxiety of individuals. This study presents primary data collected through the stress measurement instrument, known as The PSS Scale, is a questionnaire used to assess individuals levels. The sample of the study included 450 tourists from different countries and the survey was done online with Google Forms. This instrument is important for research in the field of mental and social health, as it provides a standardised tool to measure and compare stress levels across time and situational changes. The findings of this study indicate that individuals who had wealthy travel experiences, including longer time as tourists, reported lower levels of stress and anxiety. On the other hand, the experience with multicultural foods showed a significant impact on the level of anxiety, but not on the level of stress. These findings suggest that exploring different cultures and getting to know new places can help reduce stress and anxiety levels in individuals. However, further research is needed to gain a deeper understanding of the potential links between cultural experiences and mental health in the context of an increasingly globalized world. © 2026 by the authors.
anxiety; multicultural food; recovery; social health; stress; tourist trips; travel; travel experiences