Structural Relationship between Social Support, Golf Engagement, and Social Well-being of Active Seniors Golf Participants

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between social support, golf engagement, and social well-being targeting active seniors golf participants. The results are as follows: First, social support has been shown to have a positive effect on golf engagement. Second, golf engagement has been shown to have a positive effect on social well-being. Third, social support has been shown to have a positive effect on social well-being. Fourth, golf engagement was found to mediate the relationship between social support and social well-being. Therefore, efforts are needed to increase social support in order to promote the social well-being of active seniors, and we propose a plan to activate exchanges among participants by hosting various competitions ranging from overseas golf tours to screen golf. Meanwhile, leaders can create a plan to increase enthusiasm in various situations by improving the level of specialization through professional psychological program education. It is thought that such efforts will create an environment that can wisely meet the super-aging society