Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyze the participation patterns of surfing participants in west sea of Korea. In order to achieve the study purpose, a survey was conducted on 20 participants who came to surf in the West Sea. The Q methodology was applied to identify the type of participation of the study subjects. 23 Q statements were selected. The study subjects directly classified the Q statement. The classified Q statements were classified into three participation types using the QUANL 1.2 program. The characteristics of each type are as follows. First, 'achievement type' was found to deep social relationships with people around them through a sports called surfing and prefer satisfaction when surfing with acquaintances in the sea. Second, the 'distance and safety type' was found to prefer safety in surfing participation and selection of close distances rather than the influence of waves, weather, and wind when using public transportation or moving to surfing spots on their own. Third, the “natural-friendly type” was found to prefer the beautiful sunset and the natural environment of Manripo+California, which can be seen in the West Sea.

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