The Influence of Tourist Motivation on Psychological Well-Being at the Curug Gorobog Nature Tourism Destination Sumedang

Ilham Ramdhani; Indra Safari; Gilang Pratama Putra

doi:10.36256/ijtl.v7i1.620

The Influence of Tourist Motivation on Psychological Well-Being at the Curug Gorobog Nature Tourism Destination Sumedang

Ilham Ramdhani, Indra Safari, Gilang Pratama Putra

Abstract

This study examines the impact of tourist motivation on psychological well-being at Curug Gorobog, a natural tourist destination located in Citengah Village, South Sumedang, Sumedang Regency. Employing a quantitative approach with a survey-based methodology, the research utilized primary data as the principal source of information. Respondents were selected through simple random sampling, specifically targeting individuals who had previously visited Curug Gorobog. The final sample comprised 396 participants. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression. The findings indicate that tourist motivation exerts a positive and significant influence on the psychological well-being of visitors at Curug Gorobog. This relationship is substantiated by a t-statistic of 22.802 with a significance level of p < 0.05. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.569 suggests that tourist motivation accounts for 56.9% of the variance in psychological well-being, while the remaining 43.1% is attributable to other factors beyond the scope of this study.

Keywords

Tourist Motivation; Psychological Well-Being; Nature Tourism; Tourist Destination; Curug Gorobog

Full Text:

PDF

References

Afriesta, C. L. B. (2020). Korelasi Antara Push dan Pull Factor Wisata Kawasan dan Bangunan Bersejarah. Jurnal Pariwisata Terapan, 4 (1), 1. https://doi.org/10.22146/jpt.46036

Ahn, Y. J., & Kim, K. B. (2024). Understanding the Interplay between Wellness Motivation, Engagement, Satisfaction, and Destination Loyalty. Behavioral Sciences, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14030239

Ashqar, R. I., & Ramos, C. M. Q. (2024). Profiling the Motivations of Wellness Tourists Through Hotels Services and Travel Characteristics. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 800, 110–120. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45645-9_10

Asrori. (2020). Psikologi Pendidikan. CV. Pena Persada.

Azman, H. A., & Elsandra, Y. (2020). Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Minat Kunjungan Berulang Wisatawan Milenial ke Bukittinggi. Andalas Management Review, 4(1), 1–17.

Bai, M., Huang, S. S., Li, Z., Si, Z., & Cui, R. (2025). From Restoration to Transformation in Tourism Experience: Unearthing the Critical Roles of Motivation and Reflection. Annals of Tourism Research, 115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2025.104032

Budaya, I., Desi, D. E., & Mayola, Z. S. (2022). Motivasi, Sikap dan Persepsi Terhadap Perilaku Konsumen dalam Menggunakan Smartphone Merk Samsung pada Masyarakat Koto Baru Hiang Kab. Kerinci. Bussman Journal: Indonesian Journal of Business and Management, 2(1), 83–95. https://doi.org/10.53363/buss.v2i1.38

Crompton, J. L. (1979). Motivations for Pleasure Vacation. Annals Of Tourism Research, 408–424. https://doi.org/ /10.1016/0160-7383(79)90004-5

D. Ryff, C., & M. Keyes, C. (1995). The Structure of Psychological Well-Being Revisited. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69(4), 719–727. https://doi.org/10.1159/000353263

Dann, G. M. S. (1981). Tourist Motivation an Appraisal. Annals of Tourism Research, 187–219.

Dwi Putri Meilani, F., Pratama Putra, G., & Yusup Ali, E. (2024). Analisis Faktor Motivasi Berkunjung Wisatawan ke Pulau Harapan, Kepulauan Seribu, Dki Jakarta (Analysis of Motivation Factors for Visiting Tourists to Harapan Island, Thousand Islands, Dki Jakarta). Jurnal Pariwisata PaRAMA: Panorama, Recreation, Accomodation, Merchandise, Accessibility, 5(2), 147–157. https://doi.org/10.36417/jpp.v5i2.734

Fadilla, H. (2024). Pengembangan Sektor Pariwisata untuk meningkatkan Pendapata Daerah Di Indonesia. Journal Of Business, Economics, And Finance, 2, 2024. https://doi.org/10.31080/BENEFIT

Gan, T., Zheng, J., Li, W., Li, J., & Shen, J. (2023). Health and Wellness Tourists’ Motivation and Behavior Intention: The Role of Perceived Value. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054339

Gkinton, E., Telonis, G., Halkiopoulos, C., & Boutsinas, B. (2023). Quality of Life and Health Tourism: A Conceptual Roadmap of Enhancing Cognition and Well-Being. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, 651–666. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26829-8_41

Goutama, S. A., & Sri Puspadewi, R. N. M. (2024). Analisis Pengaruh Motivasi Wisatawan Terhadap Minat Berkunjung Wisatawan ke Suku Baduy, Banten. Jurnal Hospitality dan Pariwisata, 10(1), 42–58. https://doi.org/10.30813/jhp.v10i1.5207

Gusti, I., Febrianto, A., Fitri Anggani, M., & Utama, I. P. (2025). Push dan Pull Factor Motivasi Wisatawan Berkunjung ke Desa Wisata Lebakmuncang. Journal of Multidiciplinary Research and Development, 7(4), 2409–2419. https://doi.org/10.38035/rrj.v7i4

Hanna, P., Wijesinghe, S., Paliatsos, I., Walker, C., Adams, M., & Kimbu, A. (2019). Active engagement with nature: outdoor adventure tourism, sustainability and wellbeing. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 27(9), 1355–1373. https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2019.1621883

Hosany, S., Buzova, D., & Sanz-Blas, S. (2020). The Influence of Place Attachment, Ad-Evoked Positive Affect, and Motivation on Intention to Visit: Imagination Proclivity as a Moderator. Journal of Travel Research, 59(3), 477–495. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047287519830789

Iacob, V., Neves de Jesus, S., Garcês, S., & Carmo, C. (2025). Travel motivation and well-being: Analysing the mediating role of mindfulness and memorable travel experiences of Portuguese travellers. European Journal of Tourism Research, 39. https://doi.org/10.54055/ejtr.v39i.3803

Indrianty, S., Tinggi, S., Ekonomi, I., Yapari, P., Keyko, B., & Putri, W. (2025). Manajemen dan Pariwisata Analisis Faktor Psikologis dan Kesehatan Mental Wisatawan: Studi Kasus Pada Aktivitas Healing di Wana Wisata Ranca Upas (Analysis of Psychological Factors and Mental Health of Tourists: A Case Study on Healing Activities at Wana Wisata Ranca Upas). Manajemen dan Pariwisata, 4(1), 46–67.

Jenkins, M., Lee, C., Houge Mackenzie, S., Hargreaves, E. A., Hodge, K., & Calverley, J. (2022). Nature-Based Physical Activity and Hedonic and Eudaimonic Wellbeing: The Mediating Roles of Motivational Quality and Nature Relatedness. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.783840

Kandan Parakkal, A., Vazhakkatte Thazhathethil, B., & George, B. (2024). The Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and Environmental (PMSE) Framework for Enhancing Wellness Tourism Experiences and Its Validation in the Context of Kerala, India. Administrative Sciences, 14(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14070140

Karacaoğlu, S. (2023). Travel Characteristic, Typologies, and Motivations of Nature Based Tourist: A Literature Review. The Routledge Handbook of Nature Based Tourism Development, 372–382. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003230748-27

KEMENPAR. (2024, December 21). Outlook Pariwisata: Melihat Tren Pariwisata Ke Depan Menurut Para Ahli. https://kemenpar.go.id/berita/outlook-pariwisata-melihat-tren-pariwisata-ke-depan-menurut-para-ahli. https://kemenpar.go.id/berita/outlook-pariwisata-melihat-tren-pariwisata-ke-depan-menurut-para-ahli

Kim, Y. (2024). Exploring the Interplay of Psychological Need Satisfaction, Well-Being, and Behavioral Intentions in Tourism: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective. Journal of Travel Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472875241283404

Kondja, A., Filep, S., Mackenzie, S. H., Lo, A., & Vada, S. (2024). Exploring the Psychological Well-Being of Tourism Community Members Through the Lens of Self-Determination Theory: A Case Study of Queenstown, New Zealand. Tourism Analysis, 29(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.3727/108354223X16898473535094

Konstantopoulou, C., Varelas, S., & Liargovas, P. (2024). Well-Being and Tourism: A Systematic Literature Review. In Economies (Vol. 12, Number 10). Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). https://doi.org/10.3390/economies12100281

Lau, S. S. S., Fong, J. W. L., Zsido, A. N., & Soga, M. (2025). Impacts of more immediate and less immediate nature experiences on young adults’ mental health: The mediating role of nature connectedness in a compact city in China. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2025.129160

Lengyel, A., Bács, Z., Bácsné Bába, É., Fenyves, V., Balogh, R., & Müller, A. (2025). Exploring Tourist Motivations: Mixed-Methods Insights for Destination Management. Tourism and Hospitality, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp6040211

Lestari, E. D., Boari, Y., Bonsapia, M., & Anes, S. M. (2023). Peran Pemerintah Terhadap Pengembangan Sektor Pariwisata di Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Journal of Economics Review (JOER), 3(1), 21–35. https://doi.org/10.55098/joer.3.1.21-35

Lim, Y. J., Kim, H. K., & Lee, T. J. (2016). Visitor Motivational Factors and Level of Satisfaction in Wellness Tourism: Comparison Between First-Time Visitors and Repeat Visitors. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 21(2), 137–156. https://doi.org/10.1080/10941665.2015.1029952

Malik Ibrahim, A., Nurpratiwiningsih, L., & Sunarsih, D. (2020). Pengaruh Motivasi Terhadap Hasil Belajar dan Karakter Tanggung Jawab Siswa Dalam Muatan PKN. JRPD (Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Dasar), 1(1), 47–55.

Mcleod, S. (2025). Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. ResearchGate. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15240897

Novarlia, I. (2022). Millenial Generation’s Perspective on Healing Tourism Post Covid-19 Pandemic in Sumedang Regency. Eduvest-Journal of Universal Studies, 2(10), 2048–2057. http://eduvest.greenvest.co.id

Novarlia, I., & Sukirman, O. (2024). Sosialisasi Literasi Geotourism Melalui Media Sosial Bagi Peserta Didik SMPN 1 Cimalaka Kabupaten Sumedang. JABB, 5(2), 1618–1623. https://doi.org/10.46306/jabb.v5i2

Novianti, E., Larasati, A. R., Asy’ari, R., Pribadi, T. I., Saridi, S., Sapari, M., Hadian, D., Rama, S., Wulung, P., Berkelanjutan, M. P., Pascasarjana, S., & Padjadjaran, U. (2020). Pariwisata Berbasis Alam: Memahami Perilaku Wisatawan Nature-Based Tourism: Understanding Tourist Behavior. In Jurnal Kepariwisataan Indonesia (Vol. 14, Number 1).

Novita, A. A., Ngindana, R., & Putra, E. (2024). Preserving cultural heritage: Integrating traditional values and local arts for sustainable tourism. Jurnal Inovasi Ilmu Sosial Dan Politik (JISoP), 6(1), 68–77. https://doi.org/10.33474/jisop.v6i1.21925

Nugraha, Y. (2025, April). Kunjungan Wisata ke Sumedang Naik 58 Persen saat Libur Lebaran 2025 | Tahu Ekspres Sumedang. Tahu Ekspres Sumedang. https://tahuekspres.com/kunjungan-wisata-ke-sumedang-naik-58-persen-saat-libur-lebaran-2025/amp/

Nurhidayat, W., Maghfira Napu, D., Sukirman, O., Edu, W., Pendidikan Indonesia, U., Setiabudi, J., 229, N., Bandung, K., & Barat Indonesia, J. (2022). Peranan Electronic Word Of Mouth Dalam Keputusan Berkunjung (Survei wisatawan domestik yang berkunjung ke Kampung Karuhun, Kabupaten Sumedang) Program Studi Manajemen Fakultas Ekonomi Dan Bisnis Universitas Komputer Indonesia Bandung. In JURISMA: Jurnal Riset Bisnis dan Manajemen (Vol. 12, Number 1).

Parra-Sánchez, D. T., & Viviescas-Jaimes, P. A. (2026). Nature-Based Tourism in the Digital Era: A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Digital Transformation. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 1717 LNNS, 639–650. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-10721-3_55

Rahma, A. A. (2020). Jurnal Nasional Pariwisata Adenisa Aulia Rahma. Jurnal Nasional Pariwisata, 12(1), 1–8. https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/tourism_pariwisata/article/view/52178/27432

Ramazannejad, Y., Zarghamfard, M., Hajisharifi, A., & Azar, S. (2021). Factors behind Tourists’ Travel Motivation: The Case of the Gilan Region, Iran. Quaestiones Geographicae, 40(4), 101–112. https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2021-0032

Ryff, C. D. (2013). Psychological well-being revisited: Advances in the science and practice of eudaimonia. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 83(1), 10–28. https://doi.org/10.1159/000353263

Saari, S., Grénman, M., & Varhelahti, M. (2023). The relationships between happiness, wellness tourist motivation, and tourism destination among Finnish wellness travellers: insights from the world’s “happiest nation.” International Journal of Spa and Wellness, 6(3), 305–328. https://doi.org/10.1080/24721735.2023.2263310

Sahoo, D., Nukhu, R., Dash, S., & Chauhan, V. (2025). Adventure tourism and visitor motivations: a mixed-method study on memorability and psychological well-being. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTI-04-2025-0466

Savitri, F. A. N., & Susanti, E. D. (2024). Analisis Motivasi Perjalanan Wisatawan Berkunjung Ke Daya Tarik Wisata Alam Puncak Brakseng, Kota Batu. JIIP (Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan), 7(9), 9742–9748. http://Jiip.stkipyapisdompu.ac.id

Sekar Ayu, B., Zahro, F., Kurniawati, F., Azza, N. S., & Aini, K. N. (2025). Seminar Nasional Pariwisata dan Kewirausahaan (SNPK) Healing Journey: Menggunakan Pariwisata sebagai Sarana Self-Healing. Seminar Nasional Pariwisata Dan Kewirausahaan (SNPK), 4, 196–206. https://share.google/3rJ4mLCD6D65whQbl

Singh, R., Manhas, P. S., Mir, M. A., & Quintela, J. A. (2022). Investigating the Relationship between Experience, Well-Being, and Loyalty: A Study of Wellness Tourists. Administrative Sciences, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci12030098

Sumedang.go.id. (2019, December 31). Pertunjukan Tari Umbul Kuatkan Sumedang Sebagai Kabupaten Pariwisata - Kabupaten Sumedang. sumedangkab.go.id. https://sumedangkab.go.id/berita/detail/pertunjukan-tari-umbul-kuatkan-sumedang-sebagai-kabupaten-pariwisata

Susanti, H. (2022). Wellness tourism sebagai Bentuk Adaptasi terhadap Dinamika Pariwisata Bali di Era New Normal. Media Pemikiran & Aplikasi, 16(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.24815.jsu.v16i1.24744

Tioputri, F. C., Sulistyo, A., & Hayatri, M. A. S. (2025). Pariwisata Berkelanjutan untuk Peningkatan Daya Saing Kampung Batik Giriloyo. Warta Pariwisata, 23(1), 35–46. https://doi.org/10.5614/wpar.2025.23.1.06

Ulya, B. N., Minanda, H., Budiatiningsih, M., & Kurniansah, R. (2024). Potensi Desa Wisata Bonjeruk sebagai Destinasi Wellness Tourism. Warta Pariwisata, 22(1), 23–29. https://doi.org/10.5614/wpar.2024.22.1.04

Vanga, P. M., Damayanti, L. A. B., Putri, A. E., Altakwa, F. S., & Alfahmy, A. R. (2025). Pemulihan Pariwisata Global Resiliensi Pariwisata Indonesia Potensi Krisis Pariwisata Indonesia 2025 Dampak Geopolitik Global Rekomendasi Strategis. Tourism Snapshot, 1, 1–7. https://kemenpar.go.id/penelitian/tourism-snapshot-vol1-no1-2025-beyond-recovery-toward-transformation-in-indonesias-tourism-resiliency

Yunaida, L. F., Pratiwi, G. B., Aisy, R. H., Salsabila, Z., & Prahadiva, L. (2025). Work Life Balance dan Kesehatan Mental: Studi Komunikasi Krisis Pekerja Generasi Z. Journal of Social, Culture, and Language, 3(2), 60–71. https://journal.trunojoyo.ac.id/jscl/article/view/29998/10889

Zhao, N., & Li, R. (2024). A Meta-Analysis-Based Study of the Impact of Rural Tourism Activities on Tourists’ Physical and Mental Health with Artificial Intelligence Insights. Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 21(S24), 226–237. https://doi.org/10.14733/cadaps.2024.S24.226-237

Zhou, L., Liu, A., Wang, L., Li, Y., & Cheng, X. (2023). Perceived health benefits of nature-based tourism: The influences of tourists’ involvement, restorative environment and health consciousness. International Journal of Tourism Research, 25(6), 606–622. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2597

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36256/ijtl.v7i1.620