International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
Volume 11, 2016

Serious engagement in sport and health benefits among Korean immigrants in the USA (Article) (Open Access)

Kim J. , Kim M.* , Henderson K.A. , Han A. , Park S.-H.
  • a Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, United States
  • b Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Korea University, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
  • c Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
  • d Korea University, Center for Curriculum, Institute of Studies, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
  • e Department of Sports Sciences, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea

Abstract

There is a dearth of information pertaining to ethnicity and serious leisure among immigrants. The purpose of our study was to explore the health benefits of serious engagement in sports among Korean immigrants who are part of club activities. Using semi-structured in-depth interviews, we identified three themes associated with the benefits of serious leisure: (a) coping with acculturative stress, (b) creating ethnic strength, and (c) personal benefits. Participants gain personal and social benefits by pursuing leisure activities in a serious manner within their ethnic in-group. © 2016 J. Kim et al.

Author Keywords

Sports clubs Benefits Korean immigrants Acculturation Serious leisure

Index Keywords

immigrant leisure Interpersonal Relations human middle aged Stress, Psychological mental stress Adaptation, Psychological social support ethnology qualitative research human relation interview health United States Humans migrant psychology Asian Americans male Emigrants and Immigrants Acculturation female Asian American stress adaptive behavior cultural factor sport Sports adult migration Leisure Activities Emigration and Immigration Personal Satisfaction satisfaction Korea
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84989933806&doi=10.3402%2fqhw.v11.31340&partnerID=40&md5=0d93c246a7e87651c7fce9164aeae4e3
DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v11.31340
ISSN: 17482623
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English