The 10th episode of podNECE discusses a research article titled "Hedonic and eudaimonic personal goals as drivers to attend a religious mega event," published in Tourism Recreation Research. The study investigates the importance of both hedonic goals (seeking pleasure and enjoyment) and eudaimonic goals (seeking personal growth and a meaningful life) as motivations for pilgrims attending the World Youth Day (WYD) religious mega event. Through a face-to-face survey of 171 pilgrims, the authors confirm that both types of personal goals influence the decision-making process for participation. Furthermore, the research finds that socio-demographic variables such as sex, age, and country of residence produce variations in the importance placed on these goals, with hedonic goals being slightly more prevalent overall. The overall aim is to contribute to a new theoretical approach in religious event motivation beyond general tourism motivations.

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