The objectives of this research are to explore the lifestyle dimensions of the elderly and to verify whether selected sociodemographic factors cause significant differences among their lifestyles and travel motivations. A total of 311 responses were collected with self-administered questionnaires...

While research on Asian tourism has increased in recent years, studies on Asian travellers' consumption patterns in Europe are still rather rare. Taking a sociological perspective, this research examines Asian tourists' consumption in Vienna in relation to their sense of distinction and mobility....

This study investigates the impact of neighborhood-built environments on obesity in interrelationship with socioeconomic status (SES)-controlling for dietary patterns and physical activities of residents-using structural equation modeling (SEM). A total of 577 samples who are between 19 and 64...

The purpose of this study was to analyze the interrelationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and sports participation by Koreans during their leisure time. National data from the 2012 National Leisure Activity Research of Korea were used. The t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear...

Background: This study evaluated whether parent-child attachment and self-esteem may mediate the relationship between parental marital conflict and increases in features of internet gaming disorder (IGD) in children at 1 year. Methods: The baseline and one-year follow-up data for 268 pre-teens aged ...

Overcoming geographic, cultural, and linguistic differences, the second phase of the Korean wave Hallyu made its mark in Latin America. From the results of the field research conducted in two Latin American countries Brazil and Peru during the summer of 2012, this study examines the effects of the...

In view of the limited previous research on impact of leisure lifestyle on people's health in cross-cultural settings, this paper addresses this issue by analyzing the results of three studies conducted in China, Korea, and Japan. The three cross-cultural leisure and health studies operationalize...

Objective: To compare self-rated health and its determinants between Japanese and South Koreans. Study design: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 2496 and 1576 adults (aged ≥20 years) in Japan and Korea, respectively, who completed the 2010 East Asian Social Survey. Methods: Ordinal logistic...

Background: Poor living conditions, such as overcrowding and bed-sharing, are reported to be significant risk factors for Helicobacter pylori infection throughout childhood. We investigated the prevalence of H. pylori infection in Korean athletes who are obliged to live together in training camps...

This study compares the purpose of travel, tourist types, and information sources as the number of visits increases. A survey was conducted at the Cheju International Airport (Korea Republic) for 5 days starting February 2 1998, and 200 completed questionnaires were received. The results reveal...