The Effects of Self-Management of Marine Leisure Sports Club Members on Coping with Stress

Abstract

Background/Objectives:This study aimed to identify the effects of self-management on stress coping of marine leisure sports club members. Methods/Statistical analysis: The subjects of this study were 283 club members participating in marine leisure sports in South Korea. The survey was used as the research tool. Data processing included frequency analysis, validity and reliability verification, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Through these methods, the following results were obtained: Findings: First, the self-management of marine leisure sports club members showed a positive correlation with stress coping. Second, mental management and physical management were found to have positive effects on problem-focused coping. Third, mental management, interpersonal management, and physical management were found to have positive effects on social support seeking. Fourth, mental management, interpersonal management, and practice management were found to have positive effects on aesthetic thinking. Fifth, mental management, interpersonal management, physical management, and practice management were found to have positive effects on emotional coping.  Improvements/Applications:The conclusion drawn from the above results is that marine leisure sports club members have good coping abilities through self-management. Therefore, participating in marine leisure sports can relieve daily stress for participants, contributing to their physical, mental, and social health.