Abstract

Korean Transnational-split Families (KTSF) are some of the most unique Living Apart Together relationships. However, little is known about their acculturation to a new host country and its relationship with leisure and life satisfaction. Using a convergent mixed-method design, this study investigated the relationship between leisure, acculturation, and life satisfaction of KTSF in the U.S. An online survey and in-depth interviews with 10 KTSF adults were conducted. The results from structural equation modeling showed that leisure time with Koreans negatively impacted acculturation, yet it positively affected life satisfaction. Leisure time with Americans did not significantly affect acculturation and life satisfaction. Acculturation positively affected life satisfaction. Most qualitative data supported the quantitative findings. The data also showed other important issues in KTSF’s life satisfaction, such as the academic and personal success of children, “laid back” American lifestyles, less emphasis on materialism, quality natural environment, and lack of obligation to extended family.

摘要

韩国跨国分裂家庭 (KTSF) 是最独特的分居关系之一。然而，人们对他们对新东道国的文化适应及其与休闲和生活满意度的关系知之甚少。本研究采用聚合混合方法设计，调查了美国 KTSF 的休闲、文化适应和生活满意度之间的关系，并对 10 名 KTSF 成年人进行了在线调查和深度访谈。结构方程模型的结果表明，与韩国人在一起的闲暇时间对文化适应产生负面影响，但对生活满意度产生积极影响。与美国人在一起的休闲时间并没有显着影响文化适应和生活满意度。文化适应对生活满意度产生积极影响。大多数定性数据支持定量研究结果。