• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.490-503
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of choice theory focus group work on improving housewives' mental health. To achieve this goal. the book 'Warning: Psychiatry can be hazardous to your mental health' was utilized as a media to educate and debate. The subjects for the study were 24 housewives divided by 2 group. The instrument utilized were the Korean versions of Trait Anger Scale, Trait Anxiety Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and Psychological Well-Being Scale. The participants were asked to complete the instruments before, after and in 5 weeks after the program. The results were as follows: First, Choice Theory Focus Group Work decreased trait anger, trait anxiety and depression compared to control group. Second, Choice Theory Focus Group Work increased Psychological Well-Being Scale compared to control group. The effect of the program was significant in improving mental health of the housewives and the effect was maintained up to 5 weeks after the program. The results of this study implied that Choice Theory Focus Group Work could be effective in improving mental health.

• Journal of Information Management
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• v.43 no.2
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• pp.1-22
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to provide a theoretical basis for archiving the digital contents in Science and Technology. We first examined the evaluation criteria for archiving different types of digital contents by using quantitative research methods, like a user survey. We then further investigated how participants perceived each evaluation criterion by adopting qualitative research methods, like a focus group discussion. Also, we presented an evaluation model for setting up the priority of digital archiving among various types of digital contents.