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A Study on the Promote Social Welfare Service of Juvenile Rights (청소년 인권을 위한 복지서비스 향상방안)

  • Roh Hee-Sun
    • Management & Information Systems Review
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    • v.16
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    • pp.161-175
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    • 2005
  • In the contemporary society that changes radically, the problems of Juvenile Delinquency shows a tendency to become out-rageous. Organized, intellectual and lower-aged qualitatively together with its qualitative increase to the extent that it may exceed adult crimes, and it is the circumstances that it emerges as an important social problem. Juvenile Delinqurncy is developing into one of the most pressing and critical issues. But, there is no explicit maesure in any country. Above all, Juvenile Delinqurnce is resultd from various factor. For example, personality, family relation, social and environmental problem.

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Relationship between the Social Capital, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment in Social Welfare Organization (사회복지조직의 사회자본과 직무만족 및 조직몰입의 관계)

  • Kang, Jong-Soo
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.13 no.9
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    • pp.3915-3923
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    • 2012
  • Prior research has shown empirically that social capital is as a critical factor determining organizational effectiveness. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the social capital, social workers' job satisfaction and organizational commitment in the social welfare organization. For the research, social capital was consisted of trust, norms and network. The results of this study were summarized as follows: Mean analyses showed that social workers perceived the level of social capital had a higher than medium. By using a structural equations modeling(SEM), trust and norms had a positive effect on the social workers' jon satisfaction and organizational commitment. This study finally discusses theoretical implications for future study and practical implications for social capital strategies on the results.

A Critical Evaluation on the Pension Privatization Reform in Chile (칠레 연금민영화 개혁에 대한 평가)

  • Cho, Young-Hoon
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare
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    • v.50
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    • pp.87-108
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    • 2002
  • According to Neo-liberalism, the privatization of social security systems is pivotal for a country's economic growth and the wellbeing of its people, because such systems hinder the full operation of the market, eventually leading the national economy to collapse. The Chilean case of pension privatization is often cited as a good evidence for the Neo-liberal argument. Neo-liberalists say that Chile has experienced a rapid economic growth and retirees have enjoyed a much more pension payment since the national pension system was successfully privatized in 1981. The primary purpose of this article is to provide a critical review on the results of the Chilean pension privatization reform implemented in 1981. This study is intended to give an objective understanding of the reform because the existing evaluations, particularly those from the neo-liberalism, over-emphasize the bright sides of the reform. for this purpose, this article will pay a particular attention to the change in the level of pension payment after the reform. The conclusion of this study is that, contrary to the argument of Neo-liberalism, the pension reform has lowered the level of pension payment and, compared to the old public pension, has made the lives of ordinary retirees less secure. Reorganization of the social security system is more desirable than privatization as a remedy for the current problems of the welfare state.

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The Spatial Distribution of Elderly Welfare Service in South Korea

  • PARK, Yoonhwan;LIM, Hyunchul
    • Journal of Distribution Science
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.71-82
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: This study aims to not only measure the elderly welfare supply index but investigate spatial patterns and determinants of local elderly welfare services in South Korea. Research design, data, and methodology: The index for local elderly welfare services is measured by employing standardized scores for critical variables related to elderly welfare. The present study utilized the GIS technique and Moran's I index to examine spatial patterns of elderly welfare services. The determinants of local elderly welfare service are analyzed by a series of regression models using R. Results: Spatial imbalance and asymmetric distribution were serious in the supply of elderly welfare service. It was also confirmed that the factors affecting the level of welfare services for the elderly vary depending on the type of service. In particular, the higher the proportion of the elderly population and the social welfare budget, the lower the level of welfare services for the elderly. Conclusions: Given the circumstance of spatial mismatch between supply and demand for elderly welfare services, it is necessary to consider and provide policy tactics about how the economic benefits and welfare budgets generated in the region can contribute to strengthening the welfare service system for the elderly.

Analysis on Damages of Carcass Disposal in Rural Area in Terms of Environmental Welfare Approach: A Questionnaire Based Survey (환경복지적 관점에서의 농촌지역 가축매몰지 피해 분석 - 설문조사를 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Yoonjung;Hyun, Yunjung;Hwang, Sang-il
    • Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.104-111
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    • 2017
  • As carcass disposal is increasing widely in Republic of Korea, there is a need to comprehensively analyze the impacts and subsequent damages of carcass disposal. Especially, since environmental policy aims to not only reduce environmental damages, but also enhance overall sustainability, we apply the concept of environmental welfare to assess the comprehensive impact of carcass disposal, especially focusing on the rural area. In specific, assessment criteria were suggested based on the four categories related to environmental welfare, which were 'environmental quality', 'level of environmental service', 'environmental safety', and 'participation, openness to public, and communication'. The results showed negative impacts of carcass disposal in environmental, social and economical elements. Overall decrease in environmental quality negatively impacts the other elements of environmental welfare. Furthermore, there were discrepancies of level of impacts and damages among stakeholder. In the end, we suggest critical elements that need to be applied in relevant policies and regulation to promote effective carcass disposal management.

A Critical Review on the Social Services : Focusing to its effect of Commodification and Rationalization of Private Life (사적영역의 상업화·합리화로서 사회서비스 비판 : Andrѐ Gorz의 논의를 중심으로)

  • Jeong, Ji-ung;Lee, Jun-woo
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare Studies
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    • v.41 no.1
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    • pp.227-249
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    • 2010
  • The purposes of this article are to criticize social services, and to consider alternative caring policies and social economic regime to cope with caring blank, in the view point of A. Gorz. According to Gorz, in the value of growth of capitalism, people who are in charge of household affairs and caring work make inroads into the wage market. At this point, as caring blank is occured, social services are emerged. These new aspects are 'Commodification and Rationalization of Private Life'. This article suggests alternative ideas to these aspects. First, universal care giver·breadwinner model, second, the dominance of eco-reason and shorter working hours.

How does Welfare State Colonize the Private Spheres : Political Fragmentation and Depoliticization (복지국가는 사적 공간을 어떻게 식민화하는가 : 정치의 분절화와 탈정치화)

  • Han, Dongwoo;Choi, Hyeji
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare
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    • v.67 no.2
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    • pp.161-181
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    • 2015
  • This article tries to identify the regulating mechanism of the welfare states on the private spheres of individuals and families. When the welfare state is to be understood as an institutional arrangement which is based upon the 'modernity', the reflectivity on the welfare state is about to be on the modernity and on the institutions as well. Authors assume the welfare state as an historical and developmental type of modern states. The critical components of modernity embedded in birth and growth of modern welfare states projected to their institutions are identified. Welfare states dissociates the political dynamics which have built the foundation of the welfare state itself, and faces against the new political dynamics of the individualized society. Finally, welfare state confronts the institution failure due to its intrinsic characteristics, and consequently individuals and families come across the institution dependency. Individuals in the overly rationalized spheres are being depoliticized, and they are identified themselves as the subjects of status-struggles of the institutions other than the subjects of the political dynamics of welfare states.

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Critical Review on Social Welfare for the Elderly in Journal of the Korean Gerontological Society (한국노년학의 복지 분야 연구동향 - 1980년(창간호)부터 2008년(28권 제2호)까지의 논문을 중심으로)

  • Kim, Mee Hye
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.733-752
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    • 2008
  • This study aims to suggest the academic roles and direction of the social welfare for the elderly in Journal of the Korean Gerontological Society. For this purpose the trends of research on the social welfare for the elderly were analyzed by means of reviewing articles published from 1980 to 2008 in Journal of the Korean Gerontological Society. Out of all published articles, 215 articles were selected on the basis of unanimity among 3 reviewers including this author. First, in 1980s there were very limited numbers of articles. It had been mainly introduced foreign and domestic institutions of social welfare for the elderly and focused on the serious issues for the elderly in aging society. Secondly, in 1990s, there were explosive increases of research in elder welfare studies. The subjects of the articles were diversified and research methods were sophisticated in this period. Thirdly, it showed that the numbers, subjects, and research methods of the articles concerning social welfare for the elderly were enriched and differentiated during 2000-2004. Lastly, the research trends have focused on the issues of successful aging, quality of life, and psychological well-being in consideration of the quality of life for the elderly up to now since 2005. But the research trends have had some limitations in showing only application of theories and models or in simply introducing the knowledge in Western countries. It is necessary to have clear academic identity which can be faithful to Korean Gerontological studies.

Analyze on Research Trends of Social Welfare in Journal of the Korean Gerontological Society: From 2008 to 2017 (한국노년학의 사회복지분야 연구동향 분석: 2008년부터 2017년까지)

  • Hur, Jun Soo;Kim, Chan Woo;Lee, Min Hong
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.725-744
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study is to review selected research articles on Social Welfare in Journal of the Korean Gerontological Society from 2008 to 2017 during 10 years periods, and suggest directions and implications for future research in the field of Gerontological Social Welfare. A total of 273 research articles were selected out of all published 655 articles in Journal of the Korean Gerontological Society in last 10 years. And relevant review articles were selected on the basis of cross checking among authors who majored in social welfare. Selected articles were analyzed for ecological system perspective, research subjects, and research methods. The major findings of this study were as follows. First, ecological system were classified into three categories: 1) macro system(52 articles); 2) mezzo system(120 articles); 3) micro system(101 articles). Second, the research subjects were classified into five categories: 1) social problem of the elderly(151 articles); 2) laws and policies(38 articles); 3) social welfare service for the elderly(28 articles); 4) day service and residential service(39 articles), 5) social participation for the elderly(31 articles). Third, the research methods were classified into 5 categories: 1) qualitative research(213 articles); 2) qualitative research(39 articles); 3) literature review(14 articles); 4) meta research(4 articles); 5) mixed research(3 articles). Finally, there are some important research directions and implications in the field of social welfare for the elderly. First, there should be more balance researches related to the ecological system perspectives in the field of social welfare for the elderly. Second, there should be more systematic researches to analyze critical problems and social issues related to the aging and senior citizens, and developing better interventions and social welfare policies for the elderly. Third, there should be more researches related to evidence based approaches, and utilizing various research methods to examine social problems and major issues for the elderly persons.

The Research Trends of Social Welfare of North Korea (북한 사회복지 연구 동향)

  • Min, Kichae
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare Studies
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.5-32
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the research trends of social welfare in North Korea and to make suggestions for the further research. This study analyzed a total of 99 articles(from 1972 to 2009) related to social welfare in North Korea. The main findings of this study are as follows: First, the approaches of change within system are needed and this can make well-balanced perspectives. Second, the perspectives of external-totalitarian must be rejected and the immanent-critical approaches should be addressed. Third, in terms of study contents, ideological, institutional and practical studies need to be extended. Fourth, micro studies should be more developed. Fifth, in the research method, the quantitative research method, and the synthetic and comparative strategies should be more employed. Finally, use of original text should be further conducted.