Perceptions of Residents Toward Nature-Based Tourism Development: A PLS-SEM Approach in Manipur State, India.

First, the study used convenience sampling, which restricted the generalisability of the findings to the whole population of Manipur. Future research could use probability sampling methods to get a more representative sample. Secondly, the study was cross-sectional, in which data were collected at a single point in time. Feelings can vary at different stages of tourism development or as socio-political changes occur. Longitudinal studies would give a clearer idea of changes in residents' attitudes over time. Third, data were gathered using a self-administered online questionnaire, which may be subject to response bias and to variation in respondents' understanding of the questionnaire items. Lastly, while the study did include some tourism impact dimensions, others, including destination image, trust in government, place attachment, perceived quality of life, and community participation, may enhance the ability of future models to explain the situation.  

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