Analysis of Stress Differences Among Amateur Golfers Based on Personal Characteristics : Focusing on Personality Type, Participation Motivation, and Gender

This study aimed to analyze the effects of personality type, motivation for participation, and gender—set as personal characteristic factors—on stress responses and performance in amateur golfers. To achieve this, data were collected through a survey of 206 amateur golfers affiliated with indoor and outdoor golf practice facilities located in Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheongnamdo, and Daejeon, and the data were analyzed in line with the study’s objectives. The analysis results are as follows: First, examining the impact of personality type on stress factors (such as partner rudeness, financial burden, and performance), a statistically significant difference was found across all factors according to personality type. Amateur golfers with a dominant personality type reported higher stress levels related to partner rudeness, financial burden, and performance. This suggests that golfers with a dominant personality may experience higher stress levels due to their need for control over situations and goal-oriented disposition. Second, there was no statistically significant difference in stress levels based on motivation for participation. This indicates that stress factors may affect amateur golfers differently depending on their purpose for participation. Third, no statistically significant difference was found in stress levels based on gender. This result suggests that gender may not be a major factor in the stress response of amateur golfers.