Korean Journal of Human Ecology (한국생활과학회지)
- Volume 10 Issue 3
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- Pages.237-251
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- 2001
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- 1226-0851(pISSN)
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- 2234-3768(eISSN)
The Effects of Group Psychotherapy on Recovery of Self-identification with the Unemployed Homeless
실직 노숙자 자아정체감 회복을 위한 집단정신치료
- Lee, Jung-Sook (Dept. of Consummer & Family Studies, Hanyang University) ;
- Kim, Yun-Hee (Dept. of Home Management, Hanyang University)
- Published : 2001.09.30
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to verify the effects of group psychotherapy on recovery of self-identification with the unemployed homeless. To this end, 28 attending welfare-centers in Seoul area were sampled to be subject to 12 rounds of group psychotherapy for 6 weeks. In order to determine the effects the, test, preliminary test and post-program test were conducted. Every round of the program activities were video-taped, while being observed. The results of this study were as follows. First, the group psychotherapy influenced positive effect. Especially, the unemployed homeless had a opportunity of self-comprehension, self-insight, catharsis, etc. Second, during group psychotherapy, individual characteristics of the unemployed homeless were determined. Third, during group psychotherapy, the unemployed homeless complained about family problem, health, alcoholism, etc.
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