본문 바로가기
  • Home

A Qualitative Study on the Relationships among Leisure, Stress, Coping Strategies and Adjustment: Focused on Running Experiences of Visually Impaired People

LEE BO-MI 1

1세종대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

This study explored the relationships among visually impaired related stressors, coping strategies and adjustment, as well as leisure using case studies of visually impaired people who are running as a coping resource strategy. Given the exploratory nature of this study, qualitative analysis was employed as a guiding methodology. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted. The analysis of the interviews identified two themes: visually impaired related stressors and coping/adjustment strategies for eight people who are visually impaired. Running played a distinct role in their stress coping strategy and the adjustment process, providing (i) a positive distraction, (ii) an opportunity to stay optimistic, (iii) a source of return to normalcy, and (iv) a context for positive inner growth. Overall, this study provided evidence for the role of leisure as a key function of stress coping and adjustment to negative life events. These findings along with implications for practitioners and future research are provided.

Citation status

* References for papers published after 2023 are currently being built.