Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence (한국산업융합학회 논문집)

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A Study on the Restorement Meaning In Life of First aider in the Disaster Activities

  • Kyong-Jin Park (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Inje University) ;
  • Jang-Oh Kim (Department of Emergency and Disaster Management, Inje University)
  • Received : 2024.03.22
  • Accepted : 2024.04.05
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Many first aiders suffer from the stress of working in uncertain disaster sites. The stress of responding to disasters leads to an increase in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a decrease in psychological well-being. It also has many negative effects on the meaning in life for first aiders. Reduced meaning in life will result in many societal opportunity costs due to decreased health and work engagement. To address this issue, this study conducted a survey to analyze the level of meaning in life of first aiders. The results indicated that the overall level of meaning in life of first aiders is very low. This issue needs to be addressed sooner rather than later, given the increasing trend of emergency response. Based on the results of the study, measures were proposed to reduce PTSD and psychological stability by restoring the meaningfulness of first aiders' lives.

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