Kyu Ha Choi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6302652 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kyu Ha Choi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kyu Ha |
| FAMILY NAME | Choi |
| SIGNATURE | CHOI K H |
| AFFILIATIONS | The State University of New York at Oneonta |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0701-8265 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Waves of Change
Guided by Cultural Identity Theory, the construction and evolution of Korean surfers’ identities are examined amidst the rapid development of the Korean surfing scene since the early 2000s. The development of Korean surfing can be broadly categorized into two phases: the early stage (2000–2014) and the boom stage (2015–2024). In the early stage, pioneer surfers shaped their identities around ideals of freedom, connection to nature, and personal p…
Exploring the social mediatization of action sports communities in South Korea
There has been a growing emphasis on examining action sports in diverse local contexts because of their Olympic inclusion. This study explores the social mediatization of the action sports communities in South Korea, with a specific focus on surfing and skateboarding. Data for this qualitative research included archival materials, media data, and semi-structured interviews with key individuals (n = 18) in the action sports communities. The findin…
Riding artificial waves
The influence of prospective event spectators’ risk-taking tendency on Covid-19 risk perception and information-seeking
Due to the risk of COVID-19, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were staged without spectators for the first time in modern Olympic history. Health risks, including pandemics such as COVID-19 and SARS, have caused a serious concern for event participants, stakeholders, and tourists. While seeking information on risks posed by particular destinations is an essential step when making travel decisions, especially during a pandemic, there is limited sport …
The influence of prospective event spectators’ risk-taking tendency on Covid-19 risk perception and information-seeking
Due to the risk of COVID-19, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were staged without spectators for the first time in modern Olympic history. Health risks, including pandemics such as COVID-19 and SARS, have caused a serious concern for event participants, stakeholders, and tourists. While seeking information on risks posed by particular destinations is an essential step when making travel decisions, especially during a pandemic, there is limited sport …
Exploring the social mediatization of action sports communities in South Korea
There has been a growing emphasis on examining action sports in diverse local contexts because of their Olympic inclusion. This study explores the social mediatization of the action sports communities in South Korea, with a specific focus on surfing and skateboarding. Data for this qualitative research included archival materials, media data, and semi-structured interviews with key individuals (n = 18) in the action sports communities. The findin…
Riding artificial waves
Waves of Change
Guided by Cultural Identity Theory, the construction and evolution of Korean surfers’ identities are examined amidst the rapid development of the Korean surfing scene since the early 2000s. The development of Korean surfing can be broadly categorized into two phases: the early stage (2000–2014) and the boom stage (2015–2024). In the early stage, pioneer surfers shaped their identities around ideals of freedom, connection to nature, and personal p…
Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking (2 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Sports, Gender, and Society (2 works) · Asian Culture and Media Studies (1 work) · Attendance (1 work) · Collective action (1 work)