심판 관련 정책 수립을 위한 한국 여성 축구심판들의 경험 탐색

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand and analyze in-depth what Korean female soccer referees experience and how they undergo such experiences from their point of view. A total 8 subjects including six referees and two international (FIFA) referees registered with the Korea Football Association were selected for this analysis. This study implemented the phenomenological research method in order to discover the answers to the research questions. The results of this study were as follows. First, female referees presented changes with respect to their personality and personal relations. Second, female referees were aware that players, coaches and parents recognized them as women instead of referees. Third, female referees were extremely discouraged at the situation where even female soccer games preferred male referees rather than female referees. Fourth, they were experiencing difficulties while attempting to adjust to an environment where insults and sarcastic expressions were often heard. Lastly, all of study subjects agreed that the support of family members or employers were greatly in need to continue their career.