A qualitative investigation of leisure benefits for social and psychological health among international volleyball players living in South Korea

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作者
Suh, Young Ik [1 ]
Kim, Junhyoung [2 ]
Lee, Sanghak [3 ]
Han, Sua [2 ]
Park, Se-Hyuk [4 ]
机构
[1] Univ West Georgia, Dept Sport Management Wellness & Phys Educ, Carrollton, GA USA
[2] Indiana Univ, Dept Hlth & Wellness Design, Bloomington, IN USA
[3] Korea Aerosp Univ, Sch Business, Seoul, South Korea
[4] Seoul Natl Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Sport Sci, 232 Gongneung Ro, Seoul 01811, South Korea
关键词
Acculturation; leisure; social health; mental health; stress-coping; INTERGROUP CONTACT; ACCULTURATION; IMMIGRANTS; ADAPTATION; SPORT; STUDENTS; PARTICIPATION; BEHAVIOR; STRESS;
D O I
10.1080/17482631.2022.2131216
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Purpose The proportion of foreign players in global sports industries has steadily increased in the last decade. This qualitative study aims to capture the benefits of leisure activities for the social and psychological health of international volleyball players affiliated with South Korean volleyball leagues. Method A purposeful criterion sampling strategy was employed in this qualitative study. Findings: Based on semi-structured interviews with 12 participants, in this study three major themes pertaining to leisure benefits are identified: (a) new leisure opportunities and coping, (b) inter-intra group friendships, and (c) acculturation. Conclusions These benefits can contribute to social and psychological health for the participants. Practical implications of this study and suggestions for health professionals, sports psychologists, and team counsellors are discussed.
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