The relationship between mindfulness, flow experiences, subject vitality and intention of revisiting the destination toward intangible cultural heritage: The case of traditional sohbet meeting

Intangible cultural heritage is of great importance as a set of traditions, rituals, knowledge, and skills passed down from generation to generation, preserving the identity and continuity of societies. This heritage plays a critical role in preserving cultural diversity and promoting sustainable tourism activities. In this context, traditional sohbet meetings stand out as one of the most significant elements of intangible cultural heritage, offering meaningful experiences for domestic tourists. Such events not only enable individuals to engage with cultural heritage but also contribute to establishing a strong bond with the destination and increasing their intention to revisit. This study examines the relationships between mindfulness, flow experience, subjective vitality, and the intention to revisit the destination among domestic tourists in the example of traditional sohbet meetings. In the context of intangible cultural heritage, it aims to reveal how these elements interact with each other and how these experiences impact tourism behaviors. In this way, the importance of intangible cultural heritage in tourism and its contributions to sustainable tourism will be better understood. In line with the objective, the quantitative research method and survey technique were used. Data were collected face-to-face. The analysis of the data was carried out with the responses of 394 participants. The first part of the study includes the introduction section, which covers the research topic, its purpose, significance, assumptions, and limitations. The second part presents the literature on the variables that form the theoretical framework of the thesis. The third part contains information on the research methodology. The fourth part presents the findings and interpretations obtained through the analysis of the research data. The last part includes the results obtained from the research and the recommendations developed based on these findings. In conclusion, it was determined that there are statistically significant relationships between flow experience, mindfulness, subjective vitality, and the intention to revisit the destination, while it was also found that levels of flow experience, mindful awareness, and subjective vitality significantly influence revisit intention. Keywords: Intangible cultural heritage, traditional sohbet meetings, Afyonkarahisar, Sandıklı, mindfulness, flow experience, subjective vitality, revisit intention.