장애인 관광활동의 제약 및 개선에 관한 연구: 개인특성별 차이를 중심으로

Tourism activities of the handicapped contribute to social integration as it fosters psychological rehabilitation and increased participation through promotion of life activities and enhancement in the quality of life. In this research,an attempt was made to analyze what the prerequisites are which would be necessary for the expansion of tourism activities of the handicapped. For the purpose, this study examined factors that constrain tourism activities of the handicapped, and grasped improvements and supplement points that are required to expand tourism activities of the handicapped. Especially, the study tried to provide more concrete information by taking into consideration of such factors as type of disability, disability rating, and demographic characteristics of the handicapped. In order to achieve these objectives we have selected the model group of handicapped in Seoul, Gyeongi area. And after the T-test and ANOVA, the results showed that constraints on tourism activities that are perceived by the visually handicapped turned out to be higher than in other disability type. Constraints on tourism activities of women also turned out to be higher. And tourism constraints differed by age, groups of education and income level. With regard to improvements and supplement points for expansion of tourism activities of the handicapped, it turned out that human services, economic support, and a shift in social recognition are more urgent. Based on these results, a number of proposals were made regarding enhancement of access to tourist information and improvement of human services through service activities of students.