• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.238-249
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to understand the perception on elder abuse and intention to reporting in elderly women, and to identify the relationship between them. The participants of the study were 160 elderly Women aged 60 and over visiting 2 senior centers, 2 Buddhist University, 2 sports centers and 1 senior welfare center located in the D city. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from May 13th to June 6th of 2013. According to the results of this study, first, participants' perception of elder abuse was 2.89 points and, sexual abuse(4.26 points) was the highest score among the abuse sub-items, 38.2% of the intention to report on elder abuse, sexual abuse (79.4%) was the highest as well. Second, from the characteristics of the participants, there were no significant differences the level of perception on elder abuse, but intention to reporting elder abuse was significantly different according to education, marital status, the number of children, cohabitation, the perception of abuse-related Senior Citizens' Welfare Act and the information accessibility form. Third, There was positive correlation between elder abuse perception and intention to reporting. therefore, it is meaningful that the study results will be provided for promoting the notification intention of elderly women who are more vulnerable to abuse and more active coping when Abusive situations arise.

• Korean Journal of Child Education & Care
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.65-75
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• 2018

Objective: The purpose of this study is to find out the perception on childe abuse of pre-service childcare teachers who will become the closest witnesses to child abuse, and also whether they have the proper knowledge and attitude to report abuse. Methods: Surveys were conducted at five universities in Seoul and Kyonggi-province. We investigated students from child development major, and additionally students from other majors as a comparative group. Results: The results of this study are as follows: First, pre-service childcare teachers' level of abuse severity was significantly higher than other major students. They were more aware of child abuse reporting system and reporting obligations than other major students. Second, pre-service teachers had higher intention of reporting then other major students. However, both groups barely know about child protection institution, and have negative perception on the effect of reporting. Conclusion/Implications: In conclusion, this study suggests that pre-service teachers are more aware of child abuse and willing to report than other major students, however it is necessary to increase the reliability of report effectiveness. Also, it provide implications for future policy-making related to child abuse by suggesting that information transmission and promotion through mass media is necessary and efforts should be made to reduce the risk of disclosure of the identity of the complainant in reporting abuse.

• Women's Health Nursing
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.245-254
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was designed to identify the predictors of elderly women's intention to report elder abuse. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants were 204 elderly women aged over 60 living in Seoul. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires by convenience sampling. Data were analyzed with frequencies, $x^2$ test, t-test and binary logistic regression. Results: Logistic regression analyses showed perception of elderly welfare law, perception of seriousness of elder abuse, subjective economic status, and exposure to elder abuse information were significant predictors of elderly women's intention to report elder abuse. Conclusions: The results of study suggest that the provision of information related to elder abuse including elderly welfare law is crucial toward elderly women in preventing elder abuse.

• Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.270-284
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• 2010

Purpose: This study examined differences in perceptions and intention to report on elder abuse between nurses and elderlies. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants were 301 nurses and 326 elderlies (>60 years) living in Seoul. Data were collected by convenience sampling. The research instrument utilized in this study to measure perceptions and intention to report were 11 of 12 scenarios adapted by Yoo & Kim from Moon and Williams(1993). Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, Chi-Square and Pearson's correlation. Results: The mean score of perceptions on elder abuse was 3.11 for nurses and 2.98 for elderlies. The most severely perceived type of abuse was sexual abuse, followed by physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, and emotional abuse. Statistically significant group differences were evident in perceptions of elder abuse in six of the scenarios and in all scenarios for intention to report. Conclusions: Differences in perceptions and intention to report on elder abuse between nurses and elderlies should be considered in developing effective measures in prevention and intervention of elder abuse.

• Fire Science and Engineering
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.58-66
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• 2010

As the number of disaster-related damage has been continuously increased despite various effort of the government, it is essential that ubiquitous IT which is rapidly advancing in recent years be utilized to enhance the efficient, scientific and systematic disaster management system. Though the command control GPS system and the 119 report system were adopted in 2008 and have been in operation, the effectiveness of the systems are imperceptible. This study is aimed at suggesting an effective disaster management plan throughout precedent studies and empirical analysis of the ubiquitous 119 report system. According to the study, it is considered to apply UIT to expansive field for disaster management since it showed that applicability, suitability, readiness of information acquisition and interests in utilizing are highly recognized. The command control GPS system can be vastly effective if we secure swiftness of information delivery.

• Korean Journal of Comparative Education
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.97-126
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• 2017

The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze legislation of homeschooling in the United State and South Korea and to seek a measure to legislate homeschooling in South Korea. To fulfill its goal, related literature and materials were reviewed to derive a criterion of analysis, and also state laws on homeschooling in the United States and homeschooling legislative bill in South Korea were compared and analyzed. The major findings of analyses are as follows. First, regards to declaration of intention in the procedure for homeschooling permission, legislative bill and law of both countries include related regulations. Second, regards to requirement for homeschooling, homeschooling legislative bill in South Korea nearly does not include related regulations while state laws on homeschooling in the United States mostly do include them. Third, regards to public school access policy, both parties do not include related regulations. Fourth, regards to education support service, homeschooling legislative bill in South Korea includes all of related regulations while state laws on homeschooling in the United States nearly do not include them. Fifth, homeschooling legislative bill in South Korea can be affiliated to low on degree of regulation in comparison to the degree of regulation of state laws on homeschooling in the United States. Based on these analysis results, conclusion and discussion have been proposed.