Negotiating Identities Between Performer, Athlete, and Student: The Identity Formation Process of Female Taekwondo Demonstration Team Members
퍼포머, 운동선수, 학생 사이에서: 여성 태권도 시범단의 정체성 구성 과정
유은혜 Yoo Eunhye
65(1) 1-16, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.1
유은혜 Yoo Eunhye
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.1
Abstract
This study explores how female university students in Taekwondo demonstration teams construct and negotiate their identities while performing multiple roles―performer, athlete, and student. Using Social Identity Theory as the analytical framework, the study investigates how gendered expectations and organizational norms shape identity formation within a performance-centered martial arts group. Based on qualitative research, in-depth interviews were conducted with eight female Taekwondo practitioners from university demonstration teams. Through thematic analysis, the study identified three major themes: (1) identity conflicts and emotional fatigue arising from balancing multiple roles, (2) gendered expectations within the team that led to self-monitoring and emotional control, and (3) attempts by participants to reconstruct their identities by distancing themselves from rigid norms. The findings suggest that identity formation among female Taekwondo practitioners is a dynamic process influenced by sociocultural structures and gendered power relations. This research contributes to understanding identity negotiation in sport and offers implications for building more gender-sensitive and inclusive sports environments.
Key Words
여성 태권도 시범단, 사회정체성 이론, 정체성 구성, 젠더 수행성, 질적 연구, Female Taekwondo demonstration team, Social identity theory, Identity construction, Gender performativity, Qualitative research
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Body Composition, Lower-Limb Circumferences (Thigh and Calf), and Muscle Function in Community-Dwelling Older Women (65-80 Years): Urban-Rural Comparison
지역사회 거주 여성 노인(65-80세)의 체성분, 하지 둘레(대퇴·하퇴) 및 근기능: 도시-농촌 비교
송영주 Song Youngju , 박재용 Park Jaeyong
65(1) 17-26, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.2
송영주 Song Youngju , 박재용 Park Jaeyong
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.2
Abstract
This study aimed to compare body composition, lower-limb circumferences (thigh and calf), and muscle function among community-dwelling elderly women residing in urban and rural areas. A total of 332 women aged 65-80 years participated in this study and were classified into an urban group (UG, n = 144) and a rural group (RG, n = 188). Body composition (skeletal muscle mass, skeletal muscle index, body fat percentage, and extracellular water-to-total body water ratio), lower-limb circumferences (thigh and calf), and muscle function (handgrip strength and isometric knee extension strength) were measured and compared. The UG showed significantly higher skeletal muscle mass and skeletal muscle index, and lower body fat percentage compared with the RG. Lower-limb circumference values were also significantly greater in the UG, indicating better muscle development in the lower extremities. In muscle function, the UG demonstrated significantly higher handgrip strength and isometric knee extension strength than the RG, indicating regional differences in physical performance. Elderly women in rural areas exhibited lower muscle mass, smaller lower-limb circumferences, and reduced muscle strength relative to their urban counterparts, which may indicate a less favorable profile in muscle function indices. These findings indicate that sarcopenia-related indices (muscle mass, circumferences, and strength) were lower in the rural group than in the urban group.
Key Words
지역사회 노인, 도시-농촌 비교, 체성분, 하지 둘레, 근기능, Community-dwelling older adults, Urban-rural comparison, Body composition, Lower-limb circumference, Muscle function
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A Narrative Inquiry into the Lived Experiences of Retired Athletes Serving as Public Officials in Non-Sport Sectors
비(非) 체육분야 공무원이 된 은퇴선수들의 삶에 관한 내러티브
김대현 Kim Dae-hyun , 정용철 Chung Yongchul
65(1) 27-40, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.3
김대현 Kim Dae-hyun , 정용철 Chung Yongchul
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.3
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore in depth the life experiences and meanings of mid-career retired athletes who strived to secure occupations as public officials in non-sports-related fields. For this purpose, a narrative inquiry was employed, conducting in-depth interviews with three retired athletes currently serving as public officials in non-athletic sectors. The results are as follows: First, it was found that all participants experienced severe career barriers for various reasons during their post-retirement career transition process. Second, despite the serious lack of basic academic abilities caused by the lack of proper class participation during their years as student-athletes, they were able to overcome this in a short period during the exam preparation process they started as adults. Third, the diverse experiences of challenge, goal-orientation, and exceptional physical strength cultivated during their athletic careers became important resources in their lives as examinees. Fourth, all three participants shared the commonality of accepting and actively utilizing career information they happened to encounter by chance as an opportunity for a new career transition. These results indicate the need to discover and research more stories of mid-career retired athletes overcoming various career barriers and successful cases of career transition into diverse fields. Furthermore, it was learned that the career transition of retired athletes should never be left solely to individual will and effort, and that the development of various policy supports and educational programs is essential for career transitions not only into physical education and sports fields but also into various non-athletic fields.
Key Words
중도은퇴, 비, 非, 체육분야 공무원, 진로전환, Mid-career retired athletes, Public officials in non-athletic sectors, Career transition
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Relationship between Growth Mindset and Resilience in Taekwondo Major University Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Management
대학 태권도전공생의 성취목표성향이 인지된 경기력에 미치는 영향: 회복탄력성의 조절효과 분석
안근아 An Geun-a , 민병석 Min Byeong-seok
65(1) 41-56, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.4
안근아 An Geun-a , 민병석 Min Byeong-seok
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.4
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Achievement Goal Orientation on Perceived Performance among Taekwondo major university students and to verify the moderating role of Resilience in this relationship. A total of 266 Taekwondo majors from four-year universities located in the Seoul, Gyeonggi, Jeonbuk, and Chungnam regions participated in this study. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and R through reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, multiple regression analysis, and moderation tests. The results showed that task orientation, a sub-dimension of Achievement Goal Orientation, had a significant positive effect on Perceived Performance. In addition, Resilience demonstrated a moderating effect on the relationship between task orientation and Perceived Performance, with the interaction between task orientation and Resilience significantly increasing Perceived Performance. These findings suggest that enhancing task-oriented goals and strengthening resilience are essential psychological strategies for improving performance perceptions among Taekwondo major university students.
Key Words
태권도전공, 성취목표성향, 회복탄력성, 인지된 경기력, Taekwondo major, Achievement goal orientation, Resilience, Perceived performance
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A Cultural-Ethnographic Case Study of Role Transformation Among Youth Soccer Coaches
유소년 축구 지도자의 역할 변화 현상에 대한 문화기술적 사례연구
성웅 Seong Ung , 조욱상 Cho Ooksang
65(1) 57-75, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.5
성웅 Seong Ung , 조욱상 Cho Ooksang
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.5
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the actual roles performed by youth football coaches and reinterpret coaching expertise beyond a skill-centered perspective. Four coaches working in elite youth football programs were selected through purposive sampling and participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews. All participants were former players, and their coaching experience ranged from 2 to 13 years; they were responsible for different age groups, including U-12, U-15, and U-18 teams. Each interview lasted over 60 minutes and was supplemented with follow-up interviews and field notes when necessary. Interview transcripts were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis procedures, with credibility ensured through peer debriefing and member checks. The analysis identified three major roles in youth coaching. First, the educator role involved moral guidance, motivational support, and instructional design, highlighting that players’ attitudes, emotions, and engagement form the foundation for technical learning. Second, the managerial role encompassed scheduling, administrative work, scouting, and maintaining team climate. Third, the supporter role included tactical feedback through video analysis, monitoring athletes’ emotional and psychological states, and providing informal mentoring and psychosocial support.
Key Words
유소년 축구, 축구코치, 코치 역할, 질적연구, 코칭 전문성, Youth soccer coaching, Soccer coach, Coaching roles, Qualitative research coaching expertise
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An Analysis of the Relationships Among Stress Mindset, Leisure Constraints Negotiation, and Stress-Related Growth in Working Adults Participating in Leisure Sports
여가스포츠 참여 직장인의 스트레스 마인드셋, 여가제약 협상, 스트레스 관련 성장의 관계 분석
박홍재 Park Hongjae , 김매이 Kim May
65(1) 77-90, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.6
박홍재 Park Hongjae , 김매이 Kim May
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.6
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the effect of stress mindset on stress-related growth among office workers participating in leisure sports and to verify the mediating role of leisure constraints negotiation in this relationship. A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted with 202 office workers residing in Seoul who participated in sports-type leisure activities at least once a month. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 29.0 for descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and reliability testing, and AMOS 21.0 was employed to conduct a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). In addition, the mediating effect was examined using Hayes’ PROCESS Macro Model 4. The results indicated that, first, stress mindset had a significant positive effect on leisure constraints negotiation. Second, leisure constraints negotiation positively influenced stress-related growth. Third, stress mindset also had a direct positive effect on stress-related growth. Fourth, leisure constraints negotiation functioned as a mediating mechanism in the relationship between stress mindset and stress-related growth. These findings demonstrate that office workers’ participation in leisure sports can facilitate growth experiences through cognitive and behavioral processes of interpreting and managing stress. This study provides theoretical foundations for understanding office workers’ leisure experiences and offers insights into identifying environmental and psychological conditions that support positive stress appraisal and sustained leisure participation.
Key Words
스트레스 마인드셋, 여가제약 협상, 스트레스 관련 성장, 여가스포츠, Stress mindset, Leisure constraints negotiation, Stress-related growth, Leisure sports
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Exploring the Applicability of Palantir Solutions in Korean Professional Sports Clubs: Focusing on the Data- and Automation-Based Transformation of Front-Office Operations
팔란티어 솔루션의 국내 프로스포츠 구단 적용 가능성 탐색: 사무국의 데이터·자동화 기반 운영 전환을 중심으로
정윤덕 Jeong Yunduk
65(1) 91-108, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.7
정윤덕 Jeong Yunduk
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.7
Abstract
This study aims to examine the strategic operations of front offices in Korean professional sports clubs and to explore the potential structural changes and organizational-cultural conditions required for the adoption of Palantir’s integrated data analytics platform. To achieve this, a focus group interview was conducted with six specialists, and the qualitative data collected were examined by thematic analysis. The findings demonstrate that front offices in domestic sports clubs face structural constraints, including experience-driven decision-making, disjointed interdepartmental information exchanges, and a lack of a quantitative assessment framework. Conversely, Palantir’s ontology architecture and AIP system amalgamate problem definition, logic formulation, execution, and feedback into a cohesive framework, facilitating standardized decision-making and automated execution. Notably, the platform’s structure, which allows practitioners to independently design and implement decision logic, presents a practical alternative to traditional hierarchical decision-making systems. This study also highlights the potential tensions that may arise when a technology-driven management structure is applied to sports organizations, which are typically governed by emotional judgment and symbolic assets. It further proposes a gradual implementation model and a reconfiguration of decision-making authority as practical strategies for enabling effective organizational adaptation.
Key Words
프로스포츠 구단, 조직 자동화, 팔란티어, 인공지능, 온톨로지, AIP 시스템, Professional sports club, Organization automation, Palantir, Artificial intelligence, Ontology, AIP System
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Moderating Effect of Leisure Sport Experience on the Relationship Between Economic Stress and Existence in Older Adults
노년기 경제스트레스와 실존 관계에서 여가스포츠경험 조절 효과
김유식 Kim Yu-sik
65(1) 109-121, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.8
김유식 Kim Yu-sik
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.8
Abstract
This study examined the moderating effect of leisure sport experience on the relationship between economic stress and existence in older adults. The participants were 253 older adults who regularly engaged in leisure sports. Results indicated that economic stress negatively affected existence, whereas leisure sport experience had a positive effect. Moreover, leisure sport experience moderated the relationship between economic stress and existence. These findings suggest that leisure sports can enhance the quality of life for older adults by alleviating stress and promoting existential recovery, even under economic constraints. In particular, leisure sports function as a practical welfare resource that contributes to the formation of positive experiences and provides a social and psychological foundation that enhances emotional stability across daily life. In conclusion, the results indicate the necessity of incorporating strategies that encourage participation in leisure sports alongside economic support when designing policies and programs for older adults.
Key Words
여가스포츠경험, 경제스트레스, 실존, 노년기, 조절 효과, Leisure sports experience, Economic stress, Existence, Older adults, Moderating effect
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The Relationship Between Coping Flexibility, Sport Flow, and Burnout Among Athletes: Focusing on Combat Sports
운동선수들의 대처유연성과 스포츠몰입 및 탈진의 관계: 투기종목을 대상으로
이정율 Lee Jung Yul , 박성무 Park Seong Moo , 장태석 Chang Tai Seok
65(1) 123-133, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.9
이정율 Lee Jung Yul , 박성무 Park Seong Moo , 장태석 Chang Tai Seok
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.9
Abstract
This study examined the relationships among coping flexibility, sport flow, and burnout in combat sports athletes, with the aim of establishing theoretical foundations for enhancing coping flexibility within sport contexts. A survey was administered to 298 athletes registered with the Korea Sports Council, and data from valid responses were subjected to statistical analysis. The results indicated that psychological strategies and situational evaluation, as subfactors of coping flexibility, exerted positive effects on sport flow, whereas behavioral change did not demonstrate a significant effect. Behavioral change showed a positive association with devaluation of sports, a subfactor of burnout, while psychological strategies and situational evaluation were negatively associated with this burnout dimension. No subfactor of coping flexibility exhibited a significant effect on physical/mental exhaustion. In contrast, psychological strategies and situational evaluation were found to negatively influence reduced sense of accomplishment. Furthermore, sport flow demonstrated significant negative effects on all subfactors of burnout, suggesting its protective role in alleviating athlete burnout. Taken together, these findings underscore the importance of coping flexibility in facilitating sport flow and mitigating burnout, and they contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological mechanisms underlying athletes’ adaptation in competitive sport environments.
Key Words
투기종목, 대처유연성, 스포츠몰입, 탈진, Combat sports, Coping flexibility, Sport flow, Burnout
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The Effects of Pain Relief Movement Program in the Elderly Using Meta-Analysis
노인의 통증완화를 위한 움직임 프로그램의 효과 메타분석
한혜원 Han Haewon , 한범석 Han Byumsuk
65(1) 135-149, 2026
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.10
한혜원 Han Haewon , 한범석 Han Byumsuk
DOI:10.23949/kjpe.2026.1.65.1.10
Abstract
This study comprehensively examined the effects of physical activity and movement-based interventions on pain reduction in older adults in Korea through a meta-analysis, analyzing differences by pain site and exercise type. A total of 32 studies (N = 850) published between 2014 and 2023 were analyzed using Hedges’ g, heterogeneity (I²), publication bias (Egger’s test and trim-and-fill), and study quality assessment (TESTEX). The overall effect size was large (g = 1.234, 95% CI = 0.974- 1.493) but decreased to a moderate level after adjustment for publication bias (g = 0.427). Subgroup analyses showed significant pain reduction for low back, knee, shoulder, and multisite pain. By exercise type, combined(flexibility & Strength) exercise (g = 1.940), aerobic exercise (g = 1.595), and resistance training (g = 1.314) demonstrated large effects, whereas aquatic exercise showed a moderate effect (g = 0.368). Based on a conservative interpretation that considers publication bias and study quality, this study highlights the relative effectiveness of combined exercise for pain management in older adults and suggests its clinical applicability.
Key Words
노인, 통증, 움직임 프로그램, 메타분석, 효과크기, Elderly, Pain relief, Movement program, Meta-analysis, Effect size
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