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Emine Şimşek Evren

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Paranormal Health Beliefs in Travel Motivation and Experiences: The Case of Gırnavaz Jinn

International Journal of Tourism Research July 1, 2026 Emine Şimşek Evren

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the travel motivations and experiences of paranormal health tourists. In the study, the Gırnavaz Mound in Mardin/Türkiye, where the tomb of the leader of the first Muslim jinn is located, was analyzed. The data were collected with semi‐structured interviews conducted with 15 visitors and 2 religious officials. Four main themes and six subthemes...