This study investigates the experiential components of armchair travelling and their effect on the armchair travelers’ responses, which include perceived authenticity, destination image, and behavioral intention, by using a mixed-method approach. A total of 414 survey responses collected through an online research panel were analyzed by conducting a confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The analysis reveals that a sense of telepresence and copresence are the major factors, which generate authenticity and a positive destination image. Perceived ease of use influences building a favorable destination image, whereas self-other online interactions significantly create a sense of authenticity with the armchair travel experience. The content analysis for the qualitative data collected using an open-ended question shows that the armchair travelers gain vicarious travel experiences and resolve mental stress through armchair travelling. Based on the results, this study provides meaningful theoretical and practical implications to the armchair tourism literature and industry.

本研究采用混合方法研究扶手椅旅行的体验成分及其对扶手椅旅行者反应的影响，包括感知真实性、目的地形象和行为意图。通过进行验证性因素分析和结构方程建模，分析了通过在线研究小组收集的总共 414 份调查回复。分析表明，远程临场感和共同临场感是产生真实性和积极的目的地形象的主要因素。感知易用性会影响建立良好的目的地形象，而自我其他在线互动则通过扶手椅旅行体验显着营造真实感。使用开放式问题收集的定性数据的内容分析表明，扶手椅旅行者获得了替代旅行体验并通过扶手椅旅行解决了精神压力。基于这些结果，本研究为扶手椅旅游文献和行业提供了有意义的理论和实践意义。