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The Effects of Preschool Infants' Self-elasticity on Emotional Control, Empathy, and Teacher Efficacy (예비유아교사의 자아존중감이 자아탄력성과 정서조절능력 및 공감능력에 미치는 영향)

  • Choi, Mi Soog
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.21 no.12
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    • pp.586-594
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    • 2020
  • This study examined the effect of self-esteem of pre-infant teachers on self-elasticity, emotional regulation, and empathy. The subjects of this study were 230 university students from W University's Early Childhood Education Department in location I. The data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0. In addition, in each sub-variable, self-elasticity was found to have the greatest positive correlation with positivity, emotional regulation ability with self-emotional regulation ability, and empathy ability with cognitive empathy ability. Second, self-esteem had a significant positive effect on self-elasticity, and among the sub-variables, this study found that general self-concept, self-responsibility, and personal integrity in order were important determinants. Third, self-esteem has an influence on personal integrity in emotional regulation ability. Fourth, as for the effect of self-esteem on empathy ability, it was found that self-assertion had a significant and positive effect on empathy ability. These research results have led to re-awareness of the importance of pre-service early childhood teachers' self-esteem, suggesting that research on various educational activities that can improve self-esteem in the curriculum is needed.

The Relationship between Level of Participation in Children's play, Empathy Ability and Coping Behavior in Mothers of Children with Disabilities (장애아동 어머니의 놀이참여 수준과 공감능력, 대처행동과의 관계)

  • Cho, Mi-Lim
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.343-352
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    • 2020
  • The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between level of participation in children's play, empathy ability and coping behavior in mothers of children with disabilities. The study included 94 mothers of children with disabilities and the study was conducted from May 2018 to August 2018 based on the questionnaire about the level of participation in children's play, empathy ability and coping behavior. According to the study, Mothers of children with disabilities actively participate in physical play with their children and have a higher emotional empathy compared to cognitive empathy, and have acted to actively solve the problems for their children. When children have been treated for more than 1 to 2 years, the level of participation in children's play and the coping behavior were the highest. The longer their children's treatment period, the higher the mothers' empathy. The correlation between level of participation in children's play and coping behavior were significant. And empathy and coping behavior had a strong positive linear relationship. These results suggest that there are differences in level of participation in children's play, empathy and coping behavior depending on mothers' of children with disabilities general characteristics and the higher level of mothers' of children with disabilities participation in children's play, the more empathetic they have. When individualized intervention is provided, we look forward to providing professional service that take into account the characteristics of mothers of children with disabilities.

The Association between the Number of Chronic Diseases and Depressive Symptoms among Korean Elderly Men and Women: The Moderating Effect of Marital Satisfaction (남녀 노인의 만성질환 수와 우울감의 관계: 배우자 관계 만족도의 조절효과)

  • Kong, Hee Jin;Jun, Hey Jung;Joo, Susanna
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.511-530
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    • 2020
  • The present study aimed to examine the moderating effects of marital satisfaction (MS) on the association between the number of chronic disease (CD) and depressive symptoms (DS) among ol der men and women. The 6th wave of the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing was utilized and the sample was married men (N=585) and women (N=460) aged 65 and over. Multiple regression analysis using SPSS WIN 25.0 and Process Macro was used to test moderating effects of MS. Control variables were age, education, household income, parent-child relationship satisfaction, self-rated health, cognitive function, current smoking status and CD of spouse. Resul ts from elderly men showed the moderating effect of MS was significant. Specifically, those with more CD were more likely to report higher level of DS in the low MS group. However, the effect of CD on DS was not significant in the high MS group. Results from elderly women showed the moderating effect of MS was not significant. This study showed the moderating effect of MS on the association between CD and DS differed by gender in later life. It suggests practical intervention to utilize the resources of spouses is in need to promote mentally healthy aging even though having chronically ill in later life.

Investigating the Role of Microglia in Maternal Immune Activation in Rodent Models (모체 면역 활성화 유도 설치류 모델에서 미세아교세포의 역할 조사)

  • Hyunju Kim
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.429-435
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    • 2023
  • Epidemiological studies suggest that maternal infection, maternal stress, and environmental risk factors during pregnancy increase the risk of brain development abnormalities associated with cognitive impairment in the offspring and increase susceptibility to schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder. Several animal models have demonstrated that maternal immune activation (MIA) is sufficient to induce abnormal brain development and behavioral defects in the fetus. When polyinosine:polycytodylic acid (poly I:C) or lipopolysaccharide (LPS), which is commonly used in maternal immune activation animal models, was introduced into a pregnant dam, an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines and microglial activity was observed in the offspring's brain. Microglia are brain-resident immune cells that play a mediating role in the central nervous system, and they are responsible for various functions, such as phagocytosis, synapse formation and branching, and angiogenesis. Several studies have reported that microglia are activated in MIA offspring and influence offspring behavior through interactions with various cytokines. In addition, it has been reported that they play an important role in brain circuits through interactions with neurons and astrocytes. However, there is controversy concerning whether microglia are essential to brain development or lead to behavioral defects, and the exact mechanism remains unknown. Therefore, for the potential diagnosis and treatment of brain developmental disorders, a functional study of microglia should be conducted using MIA animal models.

Effects of Athlete Career and Competition Participation Frequency on Exercise Commitment of Women University Taekwondo Athletes (여자 대학 태권도 선수들의 선수 경력과 대회 참가빈도가 운동몰입에 미치는 영향)

  • Sung-Min Son;Byung-O Ahn
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.476-483
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    • 2023
  • This study aimed to analyze the effects of athletic career and competition participation frequency on exercise commitment of women university taekwondo athletes. Study subjects were 20 women university taekwondo athletes. Athletic career and competition participation frequency was assessed by 4-points scale and the higher points indicate the higher level of each variables. Exercise commitment was assessed by Exercise Commitment Scale. The assessment consists of a total of 8 questions, 4 of which are action immersion and 4 of cognitive immersion, and is evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale. The higher the score, the higher the level of exercise commitment. As the results, positive relationship showed both correlation and casual relationship analysis between competition participation frequency and exercise commitment. Negative casual relationship (-) showed between athletic career and exercise commitment. These results indicated that the increase of competition participation frequency affects the exercise commitment and the longer of athletic career indicates the decrease the level of exercise commitment. Thus, to improve the exercise commitment of women university taekwondo athletes, the competition participation frequency and athletic career should be considered.

An Economical Efficiency Analysis of Fostering Program on Leading Company in Sport Industry (스포츠산업 선도기업 지원사업의 경제성 분석)

  • Ahn, Byeong-Il;Choi, Gyu-Seong;Ko, Kyong-Jin
    • 한국체육학회지인문사회과학편
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    • v.57 no.6
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    • pp.123-134
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the economic efficiency of the policy implemented by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on leading company in sport industry. The leading companies in sport industry are those who have a certain amount of sales in sport industry and the ones with potential to become global companies. Supporting areas include business advancement, overseas market development, and overseas PR marketing integration support. The research is performed by developing the equilibrium model composed of supply as well as demand and applying input-output analysis. The economic efficiency is estimated to in the form of changes in the sales of corporations and the ripple effect of the national economy. The results of the study are as follows. First, it is estimated that the sales growth rate of the company due to the implementation of the policy is from 3.74% to 5.19%. Second, the increase in sales reaches to a maximum of KRW 4,081 billion with a minimum of KRW 1,573 million, depending on the size of the company. Third, it is estimated that the production inducement effect for the national economy is from KRW 36 billion to KRW 93.4 billion. Fourth, the induced value added for the national economy is estimated to be at least KRW 11.3 billion, up to KRW 29.2 billion.

The process of transformation experience in yoga participants through Causal Network (인과 네트워크로 본 요가 참여자의 변화체험 과정)

  • Kwon, Oh-Jung
    • 한국체육학회지인문사회과학편
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    • v.54 no.5
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    • pp.233-250
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    • 2015
  • In this study, changes and emotions that result from doing yoga and the influence of yoga on daily lives were investigated by using causal network. This information was gathered from interviews and outlined in a diagram form. By checking the daily participation records of 77 participants who took a yoga class as part of the cultural studies curriculum at H University, general factors related to change were extracted and then 7 participants were chosen for in-depth interviews. In the interviews, the changes experienced from doing yoga and the emotions caused by the change and the influence this change had on daily lives were documented and the collected results were displayed in a diagram using causal network according to the flow of questionnaire. As a result, the changes experienced through doing yoga were divided in 4 categories: physical function, emotional, cognitive and physiological changes. Each change and emotion caused by the change were shown to have an influence on daily lives. Through schematized causal network for each change, the changes and emotions which the participants experienced and the influence of yoga on daily lives could be checked. Based on the study results, the effect of yoga, the need for various approaches to examine the effect exercise has on emotions and the applicability of causal network that can be employed as a creative and effective quantitative data analysis method were discussed.

Factors Influencing Adult Dementia Knowledge, Fear of Dementia, and Intention of Dementia Prevention Behavior on the Demand for Dementia Prevention Education (성인의 치매 지식, 치매 두려움 및 치매 예방행위 의도가 치매 예방교육 요구에 미치는 영향요인)

  • Eun-Hee Shin;Hyea-Kyung Lee
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.67-75
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    • 2023
  • The object of this study was to analyze factors influencing adult dementia knowledge, fear of dementia, and intention of dementia prevention behavior on the demand for dementia prevention education. The subjects of the study were 265 adults aged 19 to 64 living in Chungnam and Chungbuk, who understood the purpose of the study and agreed to participate in the study. The collected research data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. As a result of the study, adult dementia knowledge (p=.055) and dementia fear (p=.302) were found that they did not significantly affect the demand for dementia prevention education, and the intention of dementia prevention behavior (β=.329, p<.001) was found to have a significant effect on the demand for dementia prevention education. Based on these research results, understanding of dementia and dementia management projects, early screening for dementia and health guidelines for dementia prevention, chronic disease management for dementia prevention, exercise for dementia prevention, healthy eating for dementia prevention, and cognitive enhancement for dementia prevention In addition to the national dementia prevention publicity and national response efforts such as programs, it is necessary to actively participate in the dementia prevention program centered on the community to practice the correct dementia prevention behavior and provide sufficient opportunities to prevent it.

A study on environmental status, FIM and Illness intrusiveness of home stayed stroke patients (재가 노졸중 환자의 환경상태, 기능적 독립, 질병으로 인한 장애영향에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Keum Soon;Roh, Kook Hee
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.143-154
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    • 2005
  • This study was conducted to examine the environmental status, FIM(Function Independence Measure), Illness intrusiveness of home stayed stroke patients. Data were collected on 145 patients living in K city and the neighborhood located in southern part of Korea. The data were analyzed by means of SPSS program. Results : In assessment of environmental safety, 46.2%(67) felt unsafe around their residential area. The most dangerous facilities in their residence was stairs(58.2%), gas/electric facilities(14.9%). For sanitary problems, 28.2%(41) felt they have problems at their home. The most important problems were outdoor polluted toilet(22.0%) and scattered and dirty residential circumstances(22.0%). The average FIM score was 74.52(4.14) of total score 126(7). In motor area FIM was lowest at stair walking(3.01) and bathing(3.16). In cognitive area FIM was lowest at social activities(3.36). The mean score of Illness intrusiveness was 58.86(4.52) of total score 91(7). The major area largely impacted by stroke were health(5.61), working(5.68), active leisure activities(5.56). There was significant reverse correlation between FIM and illness intrusiveness(r=-0.66, p=0.00). Conclusion : It was needed environmental improvement and rehabilitation program for stroke patients, and repeated follow up study.

The Experiences of the Newly Admitted Elderly Residents in Nursing Home (노인요양시설 거주노인의 입소초기 경험)

  • Goh, Jinkyung;Hwang, Inok;Oh, Heeyoung
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.477-488
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate newly admitted nursing home resident's experience and adjustment problems in the early stage of institutionalization. Method: In depth interviews was done on 6 elderly residents who were newly admitted. Data from the interview were analyzed using theme analysis method. Results: Results showed that reasons for Institution admission were decreasing physical health and cognitive functioning. Residents reported that difficulties they experienced in institution life were lack of individualized care, loss of autonomy and privacy associated with the demands of group living, and loss of control over activities of daily living. Conclusion: Efforts need to be made to maintain the residents' decision-making and autonomy. Listening intentionally, offering choices, and promoting personal identity might be utilized to reduce relocation stress and enhance adaptation to nursing home living.