Abstract

Engagement in leisure activities is one of the critical variables in increasing well-being and happiness. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between recreation specialization in traditional Korean dance and happiness for female adults.
Methods/Statistical analysis: A total of 256 female adults who live in a metropolitan area in South Korea voluntarily participated in this study. This study used a convenience sampling technique. Findings: Findings indicated that recreation specialization are positively related to happiness. More specifically, the centrality to lifestyle and behavioral consistency of recreation specialization predicted happiness. Improvements/Applications: Further research is needed to examine a possible relationship between other psychological benefits and specialization.

Key words: Recreation specialization in traditional Korean dance, Skill knowledge , Centrality to lifestyle , Behavioral consistency, happiness, female adults.