여가의 민속지학적 해석 - 여가 연구의 뉴 패러다임

This study was to introduce the ethnographic approach on leisure research which is paid attention to many leisure researchers recently. The ethnography could overcome the contradiction and problem of quantitative research that has been dominated for long times in leisure research field. The intention of changing our perspective related to research methodology was the purpose of this study. In this respect, the contents of this study is as follows:<BR> Firstly, the contents and subjects of ethnography were suggested. As known, the main subject of ethnography is related to `holistic,` `contextual,` and `reflexive.` It is considered as the significant frame to understand human behavior and experience.<BR> Secondly, the ethnographic process of leisure research was introduced clearly. It usually apportions the research steps following as research time settings, data collection, data management, data analysis and trustworthiness. This kind of the process may provide the insightful understanding of ethnographic approach.<BR> Finally, various ethnographic research patterns were suggested to understand the holistic way of ethnography. They could explain the way to understand leisure experience, changes of consciousness, sub-culture group, cultural actions, and so on.<BR> The interpretation of leisure by using ethnography is closely connected with the new paradigm of leisure studies. Especially, it will promote to develop an effective research application in leisure studies.