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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2017.8.10.385

Convergent Research on Balancing Experience of Work and Child care of North Korean Female Defectors  

Kim, Yoojung (Department of Social Welfare, Gachon University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.8, no.10, 2017 , pp. 385-395 More about this Journal
Abstract
This qualitative research is conducted to explore the balancing experience of work and child care of North Korean female defectors. Five of North Korean female defectors from double income family in their 40's were selected and interviewed. The interview data were analyzed by a phenomenological qualitative method. The five categories were derived from the data and included as follows: , , , , . Based on the results of the research the suggestions for practical services, such as parenting education, career path development programs and policies with gender perspective were made. Limitations of the research and further research recommendations were suggested as well.
Keywords
North Korean female defector(s); Work and child care; Balancing experience; Convergent research; Phenomenological method;
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