여가프로그램 자원봉사자들의 몰입과 행복감과의 관계분석

A lot of studies showed positive physical and mental health consequences of volunteerism. However, the previous researches seem to have not explored the relationship between flow experience and its effects on happiness for volunteers. The primary purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between flow and happiness for volunteers in leisure service program. Data were collected from volunteers (N=192) at 8 leisure service programs by using the convenience sampling technique in Seoul and Gyunggi-do, Korea. The leisure service programs were all provided by churches. The fin dings were as follows: First, consistent with the elaborated model, volunteers’ happiness was predicted by flow subcomponents (challenge-skill balance, clear goal, concentration on task, sense of control, autotelic experience, and unambiguous feedback). Second, a significant difference was found between highly engaged group and other groups in relation to perceived happiness. Third, a significant difference was also found between highly engaged group and other groups in relation to intention of continuing volunteerism. Findings indicated that volunteers’ perceived flow and happiness explain their intention to continue volunteerism at the respective organization. The outcomes of this study may provide practical and theoretical framework in managing volunteers at leisure service organizations.