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Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study on Life Experience of the 30-40's Voluntary Single Women

30-40대 자발적 비혼 여성의 삶의 경험에 관한 해석학적 현상학 연구

  • Han, Hyerim (Department of Family and Housing, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Lee, Jimin (Department of Family and Housing, Yeungnam University)
  • 한혜림 (영남대학교 가족주거학과) ;
  • 이지민 (영남대학교 가족주거학과)
  • Received : 2019.08.20
  • Accepted : 2020.03.24
  • Published : 2020.05.30
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Abstract

This study researched the life experiences of 30-40's voluntary single women. Currently, a growing number of women in their 30s and 40s in South Korea are voluntarily choosing single life to achieve self-realization and focus on their lives. We want to take note of this phenomenon and take an in-depth the lives of voluntary single life beings they are experiencing by using hermeneutic phenomenological study method of Van Manen. The results of this study are as follows. First, 30-40s voluntary single women have experienced desire of self-realization through their single life. Second, they were satisfied with their lives based on the concept of having free choices, stable social support and they social-economic base. Third, they have experienced a low awareness of single life in society and many people. Last, they were preparing for their future lives for their physical health, finances, and role as parents' provider. This study provides a better understanding of the lives of 30-40s voluntary single women.

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