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Korean Institute of Fire Science and Engineering (한국화재소방학회)
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Effects of Empowerment and Family Function on the Depression of Firefighters

소방공무원의 임파워먼트와 가족기능이 우울에 미치는 영향

  • Received : 2018.01.15
  • Accepted : 2018.01.30
  • Published : 2018.02.28
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Abstract

This study aimed to provide help to seeking a preventive method of intervention in firefighter's depression by investigating empowerment and family function level of firefighter's on their depression. For this, the study conducted purposive sampling survey among 351 firefighters at Gyeonggi area. As a result of the research, all of empowerment and family function had a significant effect on depression of firefighters. Based on these findings, the study demonstrated the potential for applying each individual's empowerment as an internal resource for their prevention of mental health. The study suggested that diverse counter measures are needed to boost family bond and family functionality of firefighters, and also proposed positive adoption and assistance for preventive and effective implementation of 'work and life balance' policy to derive the recovery of healthiness of families.

본 연구는 소방공무원의 임파워먼트와 가족기능 수준이 우울에 미치는 영향을 알아봄으로써 소방공무원의 우울에 관한 예방 차원의 실천 방안을 마련하는데 도움을 주고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 경기지역 소방공무원 351명을 대상으로 유의표집 방식으로 조사하였다. 조사결과, 소방공무원의 우울에 임파워먼트와 가족기능이 모두 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구결과를 토대로, 소방공무원의 정신건강 예방을 위해 내적 대처자원으로서 각 개인의 임파워먼트를 적용해 볼 수 있는 가능성을 보여주었다는 점과 소방공무원 가정의 가족기능을 강화하기 위한 다양한 대안이 필요하며, 가족의 건강성 회복을 이끌어내기 위해 예방차원의 효과적인 '일과 삶의 균형' 정책의 적극적 도입과 지원을 제안하였다.

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Supported by : 강남대학교

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