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Research Paper | Psychology Science | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 423 - 428 | Republic of the Congo
Perception of the Bar Waitress Profession by the Population of Lubumbashi
Abstract: This study analyzes the perceptions of hotels by the population of Lubumbashi, focusing on a central question regarding how actors view these establishments both inside and around them. The formulated hypothesis suggests that hotels are perceived as places of debauchery, prostitution, and rest. This hypothesis is based on preliminary observations and exploratory readings conducted prior to the study. To achieve the research objective, a psychosocial survey method was employed, combining interviews, observation, and content analysis. The results reveal that hotels are perceived as sources of income, places of work, and spaces for accommodation or assistance for people in difficulty. Hotels are also seen as professional activities carried out within an organized framework. However, some actors also consider hotels as places that encourage criminal activities, prostitution, and debauchery. These negative perceptions coexist alongside the positive functions of hotels. Overall, the results confirm the initial hypothesis formulated in this study.
Keywords: Social representation, hotel
How to Cite?: Katenda Kankokwe Cathy, "Perception of the Bar Waitress Profession by the Population of Lubumbashi", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 423-428, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26329214930, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26329214930