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http://dx.doi.org/10.7731/KIFSE.2018.32.1.116

Effects of Empowerment and Family Function on the Depression of Firefighters  

Choi, Hee-Chul (Department of Social Welfare, Kangnam University)
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Fire Science and Engineering / v.32, no.1, 2018 , pp. 116-121 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Firefighters; Empowerment; Family Function; Depression;
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