The impact of self-disclosure between a golf caddie and a golfer on their relationship improvement: Focusing on the social penetration theory

IF 9.9 1区管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Hospitality Management Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104160

Jinsoo Hwang , Heather (Markham) Kim , Jinkyung Jenny Kim

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Abstract

The main objective of this study is to find out how to form rapport between a golf caddie and a golfer based on the social penetration theory. The data was collected from 384 golf players in South Korea for this, and the data was analyzed using a confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling in the AMOS program. The data analysis results indicated that there is a positive relationship between golf caddie disclosure and golfer disclosure. In addition, it was found that the two types of disclosures have a positive influence on rapport, which in turn positively affects golf satisfaction and behavioral intentions. Lastly, the data analysis results showed gender moderated the relationship between golf caddie disclosure and rapport.

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International Journal of Hospitality Management HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

CiteScore

21.20

自引率

9.40%

发文量

218

审稿时长

85 days

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