title: The benefits of in-group contact through physical activity involvement for health and well-being among Korean immigrants.
abstract: This qualitative study is designed to examine the benefits of physical activity involvement with members of the same ethnic group. For this study, Korean immigrants who were members of Korean physical activity clubs such as badminton and tennis were selected as participants. Using a constructive grounded theory methodology, three themes were identified as benefits of physical activity involvement: (1) the experience of psychological well-being, (2) the creation of a unique cultural world, and (3) the facilitation of physical activity involvement. The findings of this study suggest that Korean immigrant participants gained various social, cultural, and psychological benefits by engaging in activities with other Korean immigrants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration, Central Michigan University, USA.
authors.forename: Junhyoung
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Jinmoo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Heo
authors.affiliation: Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration, Central Michigan University, USA; aquaspo@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological / Q000502:physiology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001213:Asian / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003469:Culture; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D036301:Qualitative Research; D056910:Republic of Korea / Q000208:ethnology; D012919:Social Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States
keywords: Physical activity; culture; health; well-being