Systematic Review of Trends in Dark Tourism Research

Siti Hamidah; Imam Nur Hakim

doi:10.20473/mozaik.v23i2.42467

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Siti Hamidah Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Indonesia
Imam Nur Hakim
imamnurhakim@live.com
Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5230-5015

Vol. 23 No. 2 (2023): MOZAIK HUMANIORA VOL. 23 NO. 2

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Dark tourism, encapsulating themes of death, crime, violence, and suffering within a tourism framework, has sparked controversy and ethical concerns. Nevertheless, it remains a compelling subject of research. This study employs the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol to provide a systematic overview of the trends in dark tourism research disseminated across reputable Scopus scientific journals over the last decade. The findings present a comprehensive snapshot of the evolving landscape of dark tourism research, identifying key variables that signify the expansive realms open for exploration within this domain.

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