Serious engagement in sport and health benefits among Korean immigrants in the USA
Junhyoung Kim, May Kim, Karla A. Henderson and 2 more
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being · 2016
doi:10.3402/qhw.v11.31340 (opens in a new tab)
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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.
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