Pursuing justice and quality of life: Supporting tourism

Abstract The importance of examining perceived justice has grown in both practice and academic research. However, limited attention has been given to its application in the destination context. Drawing on justice and Weber's theory of rationality, this study investigated how residents' perceived justice interacts with their quality of life and support for tourism and whether personal economic benefits moderate these relationships. Results from 412 respondents from rural destinations suggest that three justice dimensions positively impact locals' quality of life and support for tourism. Furthermore, the moderation effect of personal economic benefits on the relationship between justice and supportive behavior was confirmed.