Female Korean golfers in the LPGA tour
Positive and negative outcomes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12498783 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hojun Sung (0000-0002-9157-7192, Seoul National University), Young-A Yang (China National Women's Golf Team, China Golf Association, Beijing, China), Kisung Kwon (0000-0001-8933-352X, Seoul National University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 106-127 |
| Publication date | 2018-01-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Asian Journal of Women s Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1225-9276 • E-ISSN: 2377-004X |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/12259276.2018.1427535 |
| OpenAlex | W2791351933 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 9 |
Korean LPGA tour players have given outstanding performances around the world, and the country now has the highest number of leading female golfers. Earlier studies have explored factors for the success of Korean players, but only a few studies have examined the detrimental impact of such success regarding the ‘outcomes of success.’ We analyzed the critical aspects of success among Korean LPGA players as well as the deleterious effects to identify their positive and negative outcomes. This study used a constructivist framework for qualitative research based on ethnographic approach. We utilized semi-structured, open-ended interviews with four former and current LPGA Korean golfers. All the results were deduced by content analysis, categorization and itemization, causal chain analysis. Regarding factors of success, they have only focused on playing golf and cultivating strong mental discipline, due to their parents’ overall support. However, there were significant adverse consequences, such as physical and mental burnout and the desire to end their careers. In terms of generational differences, these players have all mentioned the development of systematic player management and better environments to grow as LPGA players
Burnout · Categorization · Applied Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Sports Analytics and Performance · Sports, Gender, and Society
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |