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This study investigated how perceived political risk (PPR) influences travel avoidance (TA) among Japanese tourists, considering information search (IS) as a mediator and uncertainty avoidance (UA) as a moderator, within the framework of Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). The following hypotheses were tested:
PPR is positively associated with TA.
PPR is positively associated with IS.
IS is positively associated with TA.
IS mediates the relationship between PPR and TA.
UA moderates the relationships between PPR, IS, and TA.

Data Description and Collection
The dataset comprises responses from 411 Japanese prospective tourists, collected via an online survey distributed through SurveyMonkey between November and December 2024. Participants were selected using a random sampling method. The survey instrument was back-translated from English to Japanese to ensure semantic equivalence (Brislin, 1970). The questionnaire included validated items on four constructs—PPR, IS, TA, and UA—drawn from prior peer-reviewed literature.

Each construct was measured using multiple Likert-scale items (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree). Sociodemographic data such as gender, age, education, and travel frequency were also collected.

Data Analysis and Key Findings
Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses (EFA & CFA) confirmed the validity and reliability of the measurement model.

Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) supported all hypothesized direct effects:

PPR → IS (β = 0.452, p < .001)

IS → TA (β = 0.318, p < .001)

PPR → TA (β = 0.250, p < .001)

Mediation analysis showed that IS partially mediates the relationship between PPR and TA.

Moderation analysis revealed that UA significantly moderates the effects of PPR on IS and of IS on TA, but not the direct effect of PPR on TA.

Correlation analysis showed that UA was consistent across demographic variables, confirming it as a culturally stable construct.

Interpretation and Reuse
The dataset enables replication of the mediation and moderation analyses using statistical tools such as SPSS (with PROCESS macro) and AMOS. Researchers studying cross-cultural risk perception, political instability, or tourism psychology may use this dataset to explore how cultural traits influence risk-mitigation behaviors. Given Japan’s high UA score, comparative studies involving cultures with low UA (e.g., Scandinavian or Anglo countries) could yield cross-cultural insights.

Access to Data
The dataset supporting these findings is available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Access will be granted for academic and non-commercial use only, in compliance with privacy and ethical guidelines.

For further details or to request access, please contact:
Dr. Musa Z. M. Elzubeir
Email: [e-mail]