Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science (한국산림과학회지)

Korean Society of Forest Science (한국산림과학회)
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Development, Reliability and Factor Structure of a Korean Perceived Restorativeness Scale Using Forest Users

  • Shin, Won Sop (Department of Forest Sciences, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Yeoun, Poung Sik (Department of Forest Sciences, Chungbuk National University)
  • Received : 2008.01.21
  • Accepted : 2008.02.01
  • Published : 2008.06.30
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Abstract

The Korean version of Perceived Restorativeness Scale was administered to 150 SanEum Recreational Forest visitors to investigate it's psychometric properties. Factor analysis revealed that the scale consists primarily of four factors related to compatibility, preference, being away and coherence. The internal consistency of the scale was positive. Based on these tests, it appears that the scale is a sound measure of restorativeness or psychological health benefits from forest experience.

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