Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study examines how attitude toward Korean culture, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control predict Korea-related behavioral intention among U.S. K-drama viewers, and whether satisfaction with K-dramas moderates these relationships. Survey data from 379 viewers were analyzed using SPSS 31.0 via exploratory factor analysis, reliability tests, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results indicate all TPB predictors significantly and positively influenced behavioral intention, with perceived behavioral control showing the strongest effect (β=.400), followed by subjective norm (β=.282) and attitude (β=.241). Satisfaction was positively associated with behavioral intention and moderated only the attitude–intention relationship: the attitude × satisfaction interaction was significant, whereas the interaction effects involving subjective norm and perceived behavioral control were not. Through the results of this study, it will be possible to clarify how U.S. viewers’ K-drama experiences translate into Korea-related engagement intentions, providing foundational evidence for designing content and cultural engagement-oriented strategies that enhance perceived feasibility and viewing experience quality.
목차
ABSTRACT Ⅰ. Introduction Ⅱ. Literature Review 2.1 Theory of Planned Behavior 2.2 Behavioral Intention 2.3 Satisfaction 2.4 Research Model and Research Hypotheses Ⅲ. Methods 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Operational Definitions of Variables and Questionnaire Design Ⅳ. Data Analysis 4.1 Sample Characteristics 4.2 Validity and Reliability Testing 4.3 Correlation Analysis 4.4 Hypothesis Testing Ⅴ. Conclusions and Implications References
키워드
k-dramatheory of planned behaviorattitudesubjective normperceived behavioral controlbehavioral intentionsatisfactioncultural engagement
저자
Junyoung Kim [ Graduate Student, Department of Culture and Arts, Dankook University ]
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