Predictors of Templestay Satisfaction: A Comparison Between Korean and International Participants

摘要: ABSTRACTThe present study aims to determine the underlying factors critical overall satisfaction (Templestay satisfaction) of local and foreign participants in South Korean Buddhist temple stay programs (hereafter, Templestay). A two-step multivariate procedure was performed where data were first subjected a factor analysis followed by structural equation model. The findings are congruent with three out five research hypotheses. Moreover, empirical evidence showed that there no differences reporting Templestay between international participants. Nevertheless, being nature, self-growth, relaxation define for Koreans. For participants, nature significant. reveals learning experience is poor predictor satisfaction. practical implication this managers should focus on have highe...