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Table 5 Results of testing hypotheses (moderation hypotheses are excluded)

From: An empirical investigation into people’s intention to participate in mega events tourism: applying mixture of two behavioral theoretical models

Structural paths

Standardized path coefficients

Hypothesis supported (yes/no)

Hypothesis 1: Observed benefits → Perspective

0.567***

Yes

Hypothesis 2: Observed obstacles → Perspective

− 0.351***

Yes

Hypothesis 3: Observed benefits → Interactive mechanism

0.297***

Yes

Hypothesis 4: Observed obstacles → Interactive mechanism

− 0.448***

Yes

Hypothesis 5: Observed benefits → Intention to participate in events

0.361***

Yes

Hypothesis 6: Observed obstacles → Intention to participate in events

− 0.577***

Yes

Hypothesis 7: Perspective → Intention to participate in events

0.271***

Yes

Hypothesis 8: Interactive mechanism → Intention to participate in events

0.342***

Yes

Hypothesis 9: Normative beliefs → Intention to participate in events

0.270***

Yes

  1. ***p < 0.01; **p < 0.05; *p < 0.10