Abstract
PurposeThis paper aims to identify the relationship between participation motivation, satisfaction and exercise adherence intention of golf range users on the basis of self-determination theory.Design/methodology/approachFor this purpose, the authors proposed research questions and a conceptual research model as well. Then, the authors surveyed users of golf ranges located in Seoul Metropolitan City and Gyeonggi-do province.FindingsBy applying convenience sampling, the authors received a total of 313 questionnaires. Results were as follows. First, among the participation motivation sub-factors, health-oriented motivation, achievement motivation, pleasure-oriented motivation and self-displayed motivation had a significant effect on emotional satisfaction, while achievement motivation and pleasure-orientation motivation had a significant effect on performance satisfaction. Second, the following participation motivation factors had a significant effect on exercise adherence intention: health-orientation motivation, achievement motivation and pleasure-orientation motivation. Third, among the satisfaction factors, emotional satisfaction and performance satisfaction both had a significant effect on exercise adherence intention.Originality/valueThis is one of the first papers to examine the relationships that exist between golf range users’ participation motivation, satisfaction and exercise adherence intention.
Highlights
Golf has become increasingly popular for people of all ages and skill levels
Conclusion By analyzing the relationship between golf range users’ participation motivation, satisfaction and exercise adherence intention, this study aims to provide a higher quality service to golf range users and to provide the basic data required for the popularization of golf through increased participation in golf exercise
To achieve the above objectives, users of golf ranges located in Seoul Metropolitan City and Gyeonggi-do province were surveyed through convenience sampling, and a total of 313 questionnaires were completed
Summary
Golf has become increasingly popular for people of all ages and skill levels. Golf provides a means of sports and recreation and can be a method of improving fitness and balance, especially for the old (Tsang and Hui-Chan, 2004). The costs to learn and enjoy golf were exorbitantly high to even be considered by people with an average household income. Golf has entered a period where it can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. The question of why people participate in golf sports and whether they adhere to them has emerged as a research topic of interest
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