Hot Spring Visitors' Study 2025

Dear friend of hot spring bathing,
In partnership with the Balneology Association of North America (BANA) we are collecting information about the impacts and benefits of visiting hot springs/thermal baths. We would like to take a few minutes of your time to ask you about how you feel about your visit.
1.Which statement describes the best your residential status?
2.Can you, please, name the hot spring you are visiting or just visited?
3.What was the main motivation/reason for visiting this hot spring (more than one answer is accepted)
4.How far do you agree with the following statements about your lifestyle?
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Somewhat disagree
4 I am neutral
5 Somewhat agree
6 Agree
7 Strongly agree
I enjoy a good quality of life
I lead a generally healthy lifestyle (e.g. good diet, regular exercise, no smoking, limite alcohol)
I feel healthy most of the time
I travel regularly (at least 2-3 times a year) since it makes me happier
I feel happy most of the time
5.How long did this spa visit take?
6.Which of the following leisure activities/hobby do you practice regularly to improve your quality of life?
7.To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Somewhat disagree
4 I am neutral
5 Somewhat agree
6 Agree
7 Strongly agree
I came here to enjoy the beautiful architecture/heritage
I came here to enjoy the beautiful natural environment
I came here to relax in the waters
I came here to have fun
I came here because of the health or healing benefits of the waters
I came here to accompany my friends or family
I came to have a treatment
Being in this spa/hot spring makes me feel relaxed and calm
Being in this spa/hot spring makes me feel happy
Being in this spa/hot spring makes me feel healthier
Being in this spa/hot spring makes me feel rejuvenated
I feel more mental or psychological harmony after being in this spa/hot spring
I feel a stronger connection with my companion(s) after being in this spa/hot spring
Visiting this spa/hot spring is a unique cultural experience
Visiting this spa/hot spring is a unique nature-focused experience
Being in this spa/hot spring is like no other experience that I have had before
I am likely to remember this experience for a long time
This visit makes me want to experience spas/hot springs more often
This spa/hot spring visit is likely to be one of the highlights of my visit
I visit spas/hot springs regularly (at least 2-3 times per year)
Visiting spas/hot springs helps to improve my quality of life
I would consider going on a holiday which was mainly focused on spas/hot springs
8.What role will wellness may play in your future holidays/vacations?
9.What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?
10.Please, specify your ethnicity?
11.What is your age?
12.How do you see yourself?
13.How do you describe your company during this visit?
14.How would you describe your current occupation?
15.How far did you travel to arrive at the Hot Spring?
16.What type of transportation di you take to arrive (click all that apply)?