Relationship Between Community Involvement and Development Impact: A Case of Tourism Island in Malaysia
Khofizhoah Mohd Karim1, Mohd Fo’ad Sakdan2
1Khofizhoah Mohd Karim, Innovation and Commercialization Centre, University Utara Malaysia.
2Mohd Fo’ad Sakdan, Innovation and Commercialization Centre, University Utara Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 15 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 22 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 02 June 2019 | PP: 394-400 | Volume-8 Issue-7S2 May 2019 | Retrieval Number: G10670587S219/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: The study was conducted to analyse the relationship between community involvement and development impact among communities, one of the famous tourism island in Malaysia, Chenang Beach. A mixedmethod was used in this study. Quantitative data was gathered from 368 respondents in Chenang Beach. Meanwhile, qualitative data was gathered through face-to-face interview. Four dimensions of community involvement which consisted of decision-making, implementation, benefits sharing and evaluation have been tested in this study.This study presented a positive relationship (p<.05, r=.461) between community involvement and development impact among communities in Chenang Beach. In detail, there were positive relationships between decision-making (r=.421), implementation(r=.311), benefits sharing(r=.463) and evaluation (r=.375) and development impact among communities in Chenang Beach. Therefore, all dimensions of community involvement were significantly related to development impact in this study. This study contributes a fruitful knowledge regarding the relationship between community involvement and development impact, particularly from the Malaysian perspective. Theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed. Several recommendations for the tourism management bodies, which are in-charge for the development of this island, were provided.
Keywords: Community Involvement, Decision-Making, Implementation, Benefits Sharing, Evaluation, Development Impact.
Scope of the Article: Community Information Systems