우연이론으로 본 청년 바리스타 경력에 대한 질적 사례 연구

This study is based on the happenstance theory, which explains the phenomenon of accidental events influencing career decisions that trigger productive choices and actions by enabling individuals to discover potential opportunities. The aim of this study is to provide a detailed account of the careers of young baristas. This present study employed a qualitative case study method and used purposive sampling. In aprticular, 10 young baristas were recruited as interview participants. Data were collected through one-on-one interviews for analysis. The research findings yielded serendipitous effects. It revealed that a career-entry into the coffee industry was influenced by economic factors such as part-time jobs, influence by peers, curiosity about coffee, and personal characteristics. Typically, to maintain a career as a barista, the willingness to enhance coffee expertise based on the happenstance theory, intrinsic rewards-such as curiosity, optimism, and entrepreneurial intentions-and coworkers who share similar interests in coffee were particularly noticeable. Lastly, in order to maintain a career as a barista, the study identified improvement demands in terms of external rewards. The relevant areas were systematizing employment contracts and setting new goals and expectations to break the monotony of repetitive tasks in coffee shops.