관광개발의 영향에 대한 공무원의 인식에 관한 연구

A Study of Government Officials' Perceptions on the Impact of Tourism Development: Focused on the Officials in Tourism Post of Gangwon-do Province Using Q Methodology

This study examines government officials’ perception toward tourism development using Q methodology. The methodology identifies an individual's subjective characteristics and perceptions. This methodology is used to discover the perception of officials who work in a tourism post in Gangwon-do province. A total of 38 Q-sample (statements) were sorted in a p-sample of 27. A QUANL program produced 4 factors of the subjective characteristics. The results attempt to grasp the subjectivity of the officials in terms of positive and negative tourism impacts, and provides a subjective frame on impacts for tourism development. The results from this study propose policy plans for sustainable tourism and tourism development for tourists and local people considering social, environmental, cultural and economical perspectives.