• Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.339-340
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• 2014

본 연구는 청소년소설을 중심으로 소녀들의 자살 심리를 연구하였다. 청소년소설에 나타난 소녀들의 자살 심리는 십대들이 자살하는 다양한 심리와 크게 다르지 않다. 예컨대 도피 심리, 논의된 결과는 다음과 같다. 자기처벌심리, 보상심리, 보복심리 등이 나타난다. 때론 청소년들은 자신이 원하는 것을 얻기 위해 자살소동을 벌이기도 한다.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.623-641
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• 2016

The psychological autopsy is a method to estimate causes of suicidal death by collecting data from interviewing suicide victim's family added with additional life records. Recently, local governments and suicide prevention centers have been trying to implement psychological autopsy. but there is paucity of efforts examining the validity and effectiveness of the psychological autopsy. Therefore, this paper reviewed psychological autopsy studies and risk factors in Western and Asia countries. and then a methodology for the Korean version of psychological autopsy was suggested. After investigating the specific risk factors for korean suicide through psychological autopsy, then it can be possible to grasp the intervention point for effective suicide prevention. We also propose future directions for psychological autopsy study and interventions in Korea.

• Korean Journal of Social Welfare
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• v.67 no.1
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• pp.55-81
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• 2015

With the psychological autopsy, an analytical method of backward reasoning for individual case of suicide, this study aims to investigate the causes and route of individual suicides in Korean rural areas, which has long had a bad reputation of world-wide high rate of suicide. The compound approach of the study which combines the psychological and socio-cultural aspects concerning suicide simultaneously, is able to make this study clearly distinguished from existing related inquires and results. Analysis of 25 suicide cases could make clear the typical characters of risky group of suicide in rural area and elucidate the obvious socio-cultural impact on suicide respective of several suicide type, for example, male and female elderly, homecoming youth etc. Then, the psycho-social interactive model to account for rural area suicide adequately could be established as a final result of the study. In addition, based on the findings of the study, several counter-plans to prevent the suicide-committing of the risky groups are suggested in short-term and long-term bases as well.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.119-130
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• 2015

This study is aimed to analyse the causes and characteristics of suicide in jeonbuk region using psychological autopsy. Psychological autopsy is a technique to get comprehensive analysis on suicidal death by collecting data from interviewing suicide victim's family, relatives, and friends added with additional data of police report, hospital records, and suicide victim's lifetime records for objective evidence. For the data from 42 cases(male 24, female 18) of suicides that occurred between May 2013 and April 2014 with agreement for psychological autopsy, we analyzed a survey that recorded by interviewers who had a consultation based on half-structured psychological interview panel. As the result, out of 42 cases, 30(71%) had previous suicidal attempts and 21(50%) had a family history of suicides. Psychiatric disorders(38%) was the most common cause of suicide followed by interpersonal problems(31%). Among psychiatric problems, depressive disorder was the most common. many suicide victims had previously received psychiatric treatments but discontinued the therapy later on. The results showed that suicide is strongly related to mental disorders and psychiatric therapy should be continued until full recovery. Preventive efforts should focus on persons who have a history of previous suicidal attempts and have a family history of suicide. Implications of these findings are discussed and directions for future research are advanced.

• Journal of Music and Human Behavior
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.45-58
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• 2006

Recently many treatment strategies have been developed to prevent suicidal ideation as it is increasing. Various community facilities and university centers are carrying out research to develop efficient treatment programs. This study examined how music can be used therapeutically for a case who is going through severe suicidal ideation. Various music therapy techniques are utilized including song psychotherapy, music and imagery and role play instrumental improvisation. A woman with severe depression for seven one-hour session. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected to examine the changes in the suicidal ideation. As results, there were lots of changes in the client's attitude towards life through exploring inner world. Much of stability and sense of security were gained and emotional hardship was resolved in the process of therapy. The client was able to structure future plans productively as the suicidal ideation was reduced. In the process of role play instrumental improvisation, music allowed her to express issues regarding relationships with others, attitudes and in other areas as well. Music was used "as therapy" and solved many repressed emotions related to the trauma including psychological inhibition, tension, helplessness, lack of energy. Further music was able to bring the "false" ego with "true ego". The study implies that various psychotherapeutic interventions can alleviate depression and reduce suicidal ideation.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.308-318
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationships of Perceived stress, Social Support and Psychological burnout of Suicide Prevention Counselors. The subjects for this study were 132 Suicide Prevention Counselors. The data was conducted by using a correlations coefficient and the multiple regression analysis. The results of the study were as follows: First, correlations among variables of Perceived Stress and Social Support on subordinate variable of Psychological burnout of Suicide Prevention Counselors were significant. Second, Perceived Stress and Social Support have a significant influence on Psychological burnout of Suicide Prevention Counselors. Third, Social Support showed mediating effects between Stress and Psychological burnout. According to the results of this study, in order to reduce Perceived Stress and Psychological burnout of Suicide Prevention Counselors, we suggested that we would be required to receive Social Support of Suicide Prevention Counselors.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Disaster Information Conference
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• 2022.10a
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• pp.323-324
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• 2022

매년 20여명 정도의 경찰이 자살에 이르고 있다. 업무량이 많은 타 공무원에 비해서도 높은 수준이다. 경찰의 자살에는 여러가지 원인이 있지만, 특히 조직의 폐쇄성으로 인해 개인문제로 치부하는 경향이 높다. 경찰의 치안환경은 더욱 안 좋아지고, 위험성에 노출될 확률이 과거에 비해 높아졌으며, 잔혹한 범죄를 마주해야 하는 상황이 많아짐에 따라 우울증이나 업무부담 등으로 인해 자살을 하게되는 경우를 볼 수 있다. 따라서 경찰의 자살을 예방하기 위해서는 심리부검을 도입하는 방안을 법적으로 검도하고, 자살유형들을 분석하여 그에 맞는 자살예방모형 개발하여 자살률을 감소시킬 수 있는 방안을 모색해보고자 한다.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.165-178
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• 2010

The present study was to explore the suicide from the perspective of cultural psychology. The result was that: First, the main reason to commit the familial suicide in korea is due to cultural characteristic. Korean people does not think the relationship of parents and children is separate or independent. So, When they can not bring up their child, Korean parents commit the familial suicide. Second, many people commit suicide not individual problems but interpersonal problems. This result reveal that Korean people think relationship between the people is very important. Third, there art too many alcohol problem in korea. The reason is generous attitude about alcohol problem. Fourth, suicide of man due to economic problem on the other hand, women due to personal health problem. The reason of this is cultural characteristics of korea. In traditional Korean culture, the family responsibility rest with man and the household affairs responsibility rest with women. Also, it is suggested that further psychological researches must be performed in the serious consideration of the indigeneous characteristics of Korean culture.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.75-99
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• 2023

The current study aimed to explore the suicidal behaviors and risk factors of completed suicides using psychological autopsy and use them as index variables to classify suicidal types. In addition, this study looked into the influential factors that affect each suicidal type. related to suicidal behaviors and suicidal risk factors by psychological autopsy. In addiction, the distinctions among the classes were analyzed. For this, psychological autopsies were conducted on the families and the close ones of 128 completed suicides. Then, the index variables were finally chosen for classifying suicidal types. The selected index variables for suicidal risk factors were mental disorders, suicide/self-harm, significant changes in physical appearance, marital conflict, adjustment and relationship issues at work/school, unemployment/layoff, jobless status and serious financial problems. The selected index variables for suicidal behaviors were expressing their suicidal attempts, writing suicidal notes, asking for help, the time/place/method of suicidal behavior, past suicidal/self-harm experience and the first person who witnessed the suicide. The Latent Class Analysis(LCA) and the 3-step method were used for classifying suicidal types. Then external variables(financial changes, cohabitation, existence of stressors, changes in stress level or relationships and family members with mental disorder/alchohol problems/ physical disorders, and work/school stisfaction) were applied for distinguishing classes. As a result, 5 classes(financial problems, adjustment problems, complex problems, psychiatric problems, and response to event[s]) were revealed on suicidal behaviors and 3 classes(residence- suicidal attempt- found by family, nonresidence- nonsuicidal attempt- found by acquaintances, residence- nonsuicidal attempt- found by family) were presented on suicidal risk factors. External variables such as gender, marital status, cohabitation, changes in relationships significantly differentiated among the 3 classes. Especially, class 3(residence- nonsuicidal attempt- found by family) tended to cohabit with others, were married, and had a significantly high level of interpersonal conflicts. When comparing the 5 classes of suicidal risk factors, auxiliary variables such as economic changes, cohabitation, stress, relationship changes, and family-related problems, and school/work satisfaction significantly differentiated the 5 classes. Especially class 3 (complex problems) experienced comparatively less family-related problems, but showed an aggravating level of personal stress. Suicial prevention strategies should be provided considering the characteristics of each class and the influential factors.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Disaster Information Conference
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• 2023.11a
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• pp.287-288
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• 2023

매년 20여명 정도의 경찰이 자살에 이르고 있다. 업무량이 많은 타 공무원에 비해서도 높은 수준이다. 경찰의 자살에는 여러 가지 원인이 있지만, 특히 조직의 폐쇄성으로 인해 개인문제로 치부하는 경향이 높다. 경찰의 치안환경은 더욱 안 좋아지고, 위험성에 노출될 확률이 과거에 비해 높아졌으며, 잔혹한 범죄를 마주해야 하는 상황이 많아짐에 따라 우울증이나 업무부담 등으로 인해 자살을 하게되는 경우를 볼 수 있다. 따라서 경찰의 자살을 예방하기 위해서는 심리부검을 도입하는 방안을 법적으로 검도하고, 자살유형들을 분석하여 그에 맞는 자살예방모형 개발하여 자살률을 감소시킬 수 있는 방안을 모색해보고자 한다.