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Factors influencing job satisfaction among tourism and hospitality undergraduate students: A path to a sustainable tourism industry in Bangladesh Sukrana, Bipasha; Jui, Farjana Islam; Khan, Noor Hasan Mahmud
Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): May
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/joste.v6i3.2610

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Purpose: The tourism industry in Bangladesh presents a promising avenue for economic expansion and employment generation. Many undergraduate students in Bangladesh work part-time or full-time in this field while studying. This study aims to explore the factors that determine the job satisfaction of these tourism and hospitality undergraduate students, addressing a gap in existing research. Research Methodology: A convenience sample of 118 undergraduate students from five universities was surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 25, and multiple linear regression analysis was employed to assess the impact of various factors on job satisfaction. Results: The findings reveal that compensation and benefits, communication, opportunities for growth, and the nature of the work significantly influence job satisfaction, whereas work environment and company policy have a comparatively weaker association. Limitations: The small sample size and the use of a non-probability sampling method have limited the generalizability of the present study, which may not fully represent the broader student workforce in the tourism sector. Contribution: This research provides actionable insights for industry leaders and HR professionals in the tourism and hospitality sector, helping them to better understand and enhance job satisfaction among student employees. Novelty: This is the first comprehensive study to investigate the determinants of job satisfaction among tourism and hospitality undergraduate students in Bangladesh who are currently engaged in academic studies and employment.
Factors influencing job satisfaction among tourism and hospitality undergraduate students: A path to a sustainable tourism industry in Bangladesh Sukrana, Bipasha; Jui, Farjana Islam; Khan, Noor Hasan Mahmud
Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): May
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/joste.v6i3.2610

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Purpose: The tourism industry in Bangladesh presents a promising avenue for economic expansion and employment generation. Many undergraduate students in Bangladesh work part-time or full-time in this field while studying. This study aims to explore the factors that determine the job satisfaction of these tourism and hospitality undergraduate students, addressing a gap in existing research. Research Methodology: A convenience sample of 118 undergraduate students from five universities was surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 25, and multiple linear regression analysis was employed to assess the impact of various factors on job satisfaction. Results: The findings reveal that compensation and benefits, communication, opportunities for growth, and the nature of the work significantly influence job satisfaction, whereas work environment and company policy have a comparatively weaker association. Limitations: The small sample size and the use of a non-probability sampling method have limited the generalizability of the present study, which may not fully represent the broader student workforce in the tourism sector. Contribution: This research provides actionable insights for industry leaders and HR professionals in the tourism and hospitality sector, helping them to better understand and enhance job satisfaction among student employees. Novelty: This is the first comprehensive study to investigate the determinants of job satisfaction among tourism and hospitality undergraduate students in Bangladesh who are currently engaged in academic studies and employment.
Factors influencing job satisfaction among tourism and hospitality undergraduate students: A path to a sustainable tourism industry in Bangladesh Sukrana, Bipasha; Jui, Farjana Islam; Khan, Noor Hasan Mahmud
Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): May
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/joste.v6i3.2610

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Purpose: The tourism industry in Bangladesh presents a promising avenue for economic expansion and employment generation. Many undergraduate students in Bangladesh work part-time or full-time in this field while studying. This study aims to explore the factors that determine the job satisfaction of these tourism and hospitality undergraduate students, addressing a gap in existing research. Research Methodology: A convenience sample of 118 undergraduate students from five universities was surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 25, and multiple linear regression analysis was employed to assess the impact of various factors on job satisfaction. Results: The findings reveal that compensation and benefits, communication, opportunities for growth, and the nature of the work significantly influence job satisfaction, whereas work environment and company policy have a comparatively weaker association. Limitations: The small sample size and the use of a non-probability sampling method have limited the generalizability of the present study, which may not fully represent the broader student workforce in the tourism sector. Contribution: This research provides actionable insights for industry leaders and HR professionals in the tourism and hospitality sector, helping them to better understand and enhance job satisfaction among student employees. Novelty: This is the first comprehensive study to investigate the determinants of job satisfaction among tourism and hospitality undergraduate students in Bangladesh who are currently engaged in academic studies and employment.
Exploring Push and Pull Factors Influencing Students' Decisions to Study Tourism and Hospitality Management: A Bangladeshi Perspective Sukrana, Bipasha
Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/joste.v7i2.3656

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Purpose: The tourism and hospitality industry in Bangladesh is experiencing rapid growth and creating a strong demand for skilled professionals. However, little is known about why students choose to study this subject. This study aims to identify the push and pull factors that influence Bangladeshi students' decisions to pursue higher education in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Methods: Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from undergraduate students studying Tourism and Hospitality Management at several universities in Bangladesh. A total of 312 valid responses were analyzed using multiple regression analysis with SPSS software to determine the factors influencing students’ academic choices. Results: The regression model explains a substantial proportion of variance in students' academic decisions (Adjusted R² = 0.840). Work opportunities while studying emerged as the strongest predictor (? = 0.397, p < 0.001), followed by opportunities to go abroad and global career aspirations. In contrast, intrinsic career interest played a statistically insignificant role. Conclusion: The findings indicate that pragmatic and career-oriented considerations dominate students' decisions to pursue tourism and hospitality education in Bangladesh, highlighting the importance of employment-related factors over intrinsic motivation. Limitations: The study used a relatively small sample drawn from selected universities, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to all tourism and hospitality students in Bangladesh. Contribution: This research contributes to the limited empirical literature on tourism and hospitality education in developing countries by providing quantitative evidence based on multiple linear regression analysis. It offers practical insights for educators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to better align academic programs with students' motivations and labor market demands.