Artigo Científico

Introdução: Decision-making in family tourism often involves multiple dynamics, which are more or less structured (Lehto et al., 2009), including personal preferences, financial considerations, and emotional motivations (Bronner & De Hoog, 2008; Li et al., 2023). Adults play a central role in orchestrating these choices, navigating between practical constraints and aspirational desires to craft meaningful family experiences (Nichols & Snepenger, 1988). Research has shown that children significantly influence family decision-making processes, often acting as active participants or persuasive agents (Chiang et al., 2022). Specifically, children shape decisions by expressing preferences for destinations, accommodations, or activities, leveraging their knowledge of family habits, and employing negotiation strategies to align choices with their desires (Thornton et al., 1997). However, while the role of children in shaping family tourism decisions has been extensively documented, the role of parents who adopt a childlike posture during decision-making remains largely overlooked. © 2025 The Authors