서수경Soo Kyung Seo

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In this paper I wanted to discuss the theoretical basis to be applied for the research of the social status of the modern Korean family, which has changed a lot in the process of industralization of the country. During the last decades the research of the social status of Koran family was carried out mainly on the basis of empirical studies which resulted in one-sided approach to the problem. For this reason I want to point out to various theoretical concepts which should be taken into consideration when doing research with respect to the Korean family. In this paper I have tried to outline the communication theory of J. Habermas because I am the opinion that his Critical Theory, which he elaborated for the analysis of the German society and its pathological phenomina can also be applied for the analysis of the Korean society and its problems.

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최혜경Hye Kyong Choi,천혜정Hye Jung Cheon

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노영주Young Joo Noh

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The purpose of this study is to understand the divorced women`s experiences as a mother from women`s perspective. This study used the qualitative method, in-depth qualitative data were gathered from seven mothers. Major findings of this study were as follows. Maternal identity worked as a symbol for divorced mothers. They used a dichotomy of maternal identity vs. wife identity as a strategy. Maternal identity means I-centered life, emancipatory possibility and wife identity means Other-centered life, patriarchal oppression. But this dichotomy based on socio-cultural demand set limit to their life. Midlife divorced mothers questioned themselves `if I`m neither a wife nor a mother, who am I?` Divorced mothers wanted various source if self identity other than the motherhood.

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고인순In Sun Ko,김경신Kyeng Shin Kim

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The purpose of this study was find general trends of stress perception, coping behavior and psychological well-being of mothers with a child in the 12th grade and to analyze the effects of the related variables. The results of this study could be summarized as follows; 1. Mothers` stress perception was slightly lower than median and the problem solving focused coping behavior was used more frequently than the emotion focused coping behavior. Mothers showed slightly higher life satisfaction and slightly lower depression than median. 2. Significant difference in stress perception were found with respect to age, education level, family type, child`s academic achievement and satisfaction, mother`s and father`s role performance and self-esteem. Problem solving focused coping behavior differed significantly with respect to income, mother`s and father`s role performance and self-esteem. There was a significant difference according to father`s role performance and self-esteem in use of emotion focused coping behavior. Mothers`s life satisfaction was significantly different with respect to income, education level, child`s academic achievement, mother`s and father`s role performance, self-esteem, stress perception and problem solving focused coping behavior. Mothers showed significantly difference levels of depression with respect to income, mother`s role performance, self-esteem, stress perception and emotion focused coping behavior. 3. Life satisfaction of mothers with a child in the 12th grade was influenced by income, education level, mother`s and father`s role performance, self-esteem, stress perception and problem solving focused coping behavior. Depression was influenced by income, self-esteem and stress perception. To conclude, in order to improve psychological well-being of mothers with a 12th-graded child, self-esteem must be raised and stress must be diminished. Beside the role performance model should be revised. In this way the well-being of every family member will be improved as well as that of mothers.

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김수진Soo Jin Kim,김순옥Soon Ok Kim

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The purpose of the study is to discover general aspects of the kinship behavior shown from married couples in their early stage of marriage, and also the variables that had influenced the behavior in accordance with the relevant satisfaction of the spouse in regards to the respective behavior. The research has based on a comprehensive survey conducted on 136 married couples with less than 5 years of marriage life. Statistical method, including frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation and paired t-test utilizing the SPSS for Windows 8.0, have been adopted for the analysis of the data compiled. The final results of the study were as follows: First, Husbands appeared to maintain a strong solidarity with their native kin than with the kin-in-law, while wives were proved to be more active with their kin-in-law in terms of showing courtesy behavior. However, wives also disclosed either bilateral or native tendency in regards to other kinship behavior shown towards their kin and kin-in-law. Variables such as economic status, children, etc. may influence the kinship behavior of the wives. Wives show highly positive kinship behavior to kin-in-law if the economic status of their kin-in-law were considered better compared to that of their native kin. In addition, wives without maternal experience were more active in the relationship with both their native kin and kin-in-law. Second, Positive correlation between the kinship behavior expressed to the native kin and the satisfaction of the spouse in regards to the behavior was found only in courtesy behaviors. However, positive correlation between the kinship behavior expressed to the kin-in-law and the relevant satisfaction of the spouse was dominant in ordinary behavior, courtesy behaviors and activities such as household assistant.

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