• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.428-438
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• 2022

본 연구는 약사여래 신앙의 현대적 의미와 신앙적 가치를 고찰하는 데 목적을 두었다. 이에 따라 약사여래에 관한 대표적 문헌인 『약사경』을 비롯해 여러 문헌 자료에 기초해 약사여래 신앙에 대한 이론적 배경에 대해 고찰을 하였고, 뒤이어 약사여래 신앙의 2가지 핵심 지향점인 질병의 치유와 횡사의 구제를 종류 및 유형, 방법으로 구분해 분석 틀을 설정한 뒤 내용 분석을 하였다. 본 연구의 결과로서 약사여래 신앙이 갖는 현대적 의미와 신앙적 가치를 다음과 같이 제시하였다. 먼저 약사여래 신앙이 갖는 현대적 의미이다. 약사여래 신앙은 첫째, 질병이 치료가 아닌 치유의 대상이라는 관점 전환을 촉진한다. 둘째, 약사여래 신앙은 질병을 의학적 질환뿐만 아니라 장애로까지 확대하여 치유의 대상으로 삼는다. 셋째, 약사여래 신앙은 마음의 긍정성을 강화하는 수행을 통해 치유를 도모한다. 다음 약사여래 신앙이 갖는 신앙적 가치이다. 약사여래 신앙은 첫째, 신앙적 수용성이 강력하다. 둘째, 약사여래 신앙은 종교와 종파를 뛰어넘어 현대인에게 수용되고 있다는 특징을 갖고 있다. 이러한 연구 결과를 토대로 본 연구는 질병과 횡사 등으로 일상생활 속에서 고통에 시달리고 있는 현대인들의 삶의 질 증진을 위한 제언을 하였다.

• 대순사상논총
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• 제19권
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• pp.125-143
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• 2005

This study offers an analysis of how Protestant Christianity in South Korea incorporated many beliefs and practices of Korean traditional religions in order to make the new faith more appealing to the masses. The paper also examines the way in which specific Protestant doctrines and practices were modified or accentuated to suit the disposition of the Korean people. In agreement with Confucianism, for example, Protestant churches in general emphasized the values of diligence, self-cultivation, righteous living, and, most importantly, filial piety. By overtly and subtly permitting ancestral rites to be conducted by Christians, moreover, Protestant Christianity evaded successfully the potential alienation of the tradition-bound Koreans. From Buddhism, Protestant Christianity syncretized such elements as the daily dawn prayer and all-night prayer as well as the practices of baekilgido ("a hundred-day prayer") and chunilgido ("a thousand-day prayer"). Hundreds of prayer centers that exist deep in the mountains also manifest a Buddhist influence. Shamanistic influences are also evident in Korean Protestantism, replete with the latter's emphasis on this-worldly success (health, prosperity, long life, etc.), faith healing, and conceptualization of God as being merciful and generous. What all of this reveals is that Christian conversion in South Korea did not involve an exclusivistic change of religious affiliation, meaning that it did not require the repudiation of traditionally held beliefs. Instead, millions of South Koreans eagerly embraced Protestant Christianity precisely because the new faith was advanced as an extension or continuation of traditional religious practices.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.116-125
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• 2003

Purpose: This study was to evaluate the importance of liver cancer patient's diet and to provide guideline materials for proper nursing intervention. Method: The hermeneutic phenomenological method of van Manen was applied for the in-depth interview of liver cancer patients and the cultural background studies including linguistic, literary and art works to enhance the insight and understanding, from which the meaning of the cognition and lesson of the experiences were extracted. The participants for this study were five male patients, who had been diagnosed with liver cancer, 5-15 years ago and had been treated with Transcatheter Arterial Embolization without chemotherapy. The repeated interview and close observation were carried out for nine months starting from January 2001 in Seoul, Korea. Result: Eight essential themes were emerged ; (1) confliction(frustration) with hospital treatment (2) trial of every possible remedies (3) liking unpolluted natural foods(4) faithful tolerance (5) experiencing diet effectiveness (6) discovering personal control methods (7) deepen their faith in God (8) searching for healthy new life. Conclusion: The alternative diet therapy influenced their life beyond the physical overcoming of cancer toward psychological and spiritual healing. The study evidenced the necessity for scientific research and education on the effectiveness and application of complementary and alternative diet therapy for the treatment of cancer in hospital practices.

• 기독교교육논총
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• 제77권
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• pp.29-46
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• 2024

연구 목적 : 본 연구는 교회 내 평신도 중년여성의 사역을 재고하기 위한 교육과 상담의 요구로 시작되었다. 연구 목적은 파일럿 과정으로 기획된 평생교육 프로그램을 통해 어떻게 그들의 요구가 충족되는지 과정을 살펴봄으로써 학습 참여의 의미와 변화, 영향력을 알아보는 것이다. 연구 내용 및 방법 : 교회 활동의 적극적인 협력자 역할을 해온 중년여성들이 교회 평생교육 프로그램을 통해 자신의 신앙과 사역, 삶을 성찰하는 과정을 살펴보는 것이다. 연구 방법은 관찰 일지와 인터뷰를 중심으로 한 질적 연구로 진행하였으며, 연구 참여자는 13년 이상 교회 사역 경험이 있으면서 평생교육에 관심이 있는 자로 예비 면담을 통해 선정하였고, 자료는 사역을 통해 경험한 이야기를 중심으로 수집하였다. 연구 결과는 학습 참여 동기, 학습 경험, 학습 참여 의미로 나누었다. 첫째, 참여 동기는 정체성 회복으로 더 나은 자기를 찾고 도전하는 것이었고, 둘째, 학습 경험은 자신을 새롭게 디자인하는 치유와 회복의 시간이었으며 셋째, 학습 참여 의미는 관계 회복과 확장이었다. 결과적으로 코칭을 통한 교회평생교육은 연구 참여자들의 신앙과 사역을 회복하고 변화를 일으켰음을 발견하였다. 결론 및 제언 : 평생학습 참여 경험의 의미를 정리하면 첫째, '자신의 발전 의미와 가능성을 알아차림'이고, 둘째, '치유와 자존감의 회복'이며 셋째, '관계의 회복과 확장' 마지막으로 '진정한 나다움의 발견'이다. 개인의 신앙보다 역할 중심의 삶을 살아온 중년여성들은 온전한 자신으로 살아가 고픈 욕구가 크다. 따라서 자신의 삶을 성찰하고, 진단하는 시간과 함께 새로운 비전을 찾아가는 프로그램이 개발되어야 할 것이다. 이에 코칭 관련 교회평생교육이 다양하게 개발되어 많은 평신도 사역자들에게 실제적인 도움을 줄 수 있는 후속 연구를 제안한다.

• International Journal of Costume and Fashion
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.33-50
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• 2014

Investigations on the symbolic role, spiritual health benefits and efficacy of the clothing items of the Ga wolomo (chief priest) have received little attention. Highlighting the relevance of these clothes, this paper focuses on the chief priest's dress code for his appointment, confinement, ordination, ceremonial and daily life activities. Data were collected through content analysis, participant observation and interviews with people from selected Ga communities, such as La, Teshie and Ga Mashie. The findings revealed that the selection of the chief priest is confirmed with a special clothing item. His traditional clothes and adornment also have meanings, importance and symbolic interpretations; explained in their uses, colour and style. As the spiritual head, the role of the chief priest's costume is very distinguished and symbolic in executing his duties; protecting, strengthening faith, confidence and assurance during spiritual healing, and when solving pertinent problems in the community. The paper concludes by recommending further research and documentation on other aspects of the Ga clothing culture, such as hand items and hair styles from the pre-colonial period to the present.

• 영미문화
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.31-63
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• 2018

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the attitudes and practices of life demanded for authentic existence in adversity, focusing on Toni Morrison's Home which was published in 2012. Home portrays the journey of Frank Money, an African-American veteran of the Korean War who strives to extricate his sister Cee from inhumane violence. Through this work, Morrison criticizes prevalent racism in the 1950s which is regarded as a time of affluence and peace through this sibling's agony. In this paper, firstly I attempt to examine the aspects of racism which Frank and Cee face and their distorted survival strategies. Secondly I try to find the right direction of brother and sister relationship based on Frank and Cee who are compared to Hansel and Gretel. Thirdly I try to point out the importance of self-reflection required for the healing process of Frank and Cee who overcome adversity and restore their identity with the help of Samaritans. And I investigate the possibility of ethical practice going beyond my family to strangers.

• 대한간호
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.53-62
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• 1998

ursing as a profession is characterized by its holistic, mind-body-spirit approach to the patient. Also, nurses have historically been the leaders in health education and promotion. Parish nursing has a great potential for providing primary preventive health care. services as well as assisting people to access the health care system. While working in the community, parish nurses see the church as the new arena for delivering health care services. The parish nurse program was introduced by Granger Westberg in 1984. The concept of parish nursing is based on several beliefs; health is multidimensional and affects all aspects of an individual-physical, psychological, social, and spiritaul being. Parish nursing is one model in which churches can cooperatively work with health care institutions to address the needs of their parishioners. The role of the parish nurse is emphasized in four basic area: a) health education, b) health counseling, c) referal services, and d) facilitation and organization of support groups within the congregation. The parish nurse programs work chiefly in congregation or commuity where a certain language of faith is ready at hand. This means that the parish nurse works in an ecology of meanings and care which encourages the drawing on the message of God's grace, the practices and habits it encourages. The parish nurse may be involved in the church's health ministries and may work on either paid or volunteer basis; however, one of the most important qualification of the parish nurse is to have the nursing knowledge and skills to practice within the standards of Nursing Practice Act. The completion of standards of practice for professional nurses practicing as parish nurses had been identified as a priority by the HMA Executive Board (1996, HMA). In conclusion, parish nursing promotes health and healing by empowering the faith community, family, or individual to incorporate health and healing practices. There are several preconditions that should proceed to establish the foundation for successful development of the parish nursing program in Korea. First, reciprocal relationship with home health nursing should be considered. Second, correct terms and concepts of parish nursing should be studied and understood. Third, systematic study and investigation should be followed for further development of parish nursing. Fourth, strengths and weaknesses of different models should be studied to develop proper model of parish nursing for Korean situation. Finally, consensus of standardized education program and corporation with various religious communities as well as health institutions should be established. When these preconditions are met, the role of parish nursing as a new program for the promotion of holistic health will be established.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.275-285
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• 2022

Purpose: This study explored the experiences of pregnant women with depressed mood participating in a group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program using video communication, based on Beck's cognitive theory. Methods: The participants were six pregnant women out of 13 women who had participated in an 8-session group CBT program using video communication for women with depressed mood (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression score of ≥9). Data were collected from February 20 through March 25, 2021. In-depth individual interviews were conducted through a video conferencing platform at 1 month post-baseline. Thematic analysis was done. Results: Three themes, 10 subthemes, and 38 concepts were derived from experiences of participating in the 4-week group CBT program (twice a week). The first theme, entitled "continuing realization" had subthemes of "a negative and instable self," "a selfish judgment that excludes others," and "a strong belief in self-control." The second theme, entitled "attempt to change for restoration" had subthemes of "shift to rational thinking," "freedom from suppressed beliefs," "tolerance of other people," and "courage for self-expression." The third theme, entitled "departure for a positive life," had subthemes of "emotional healing," "faith in oneself," and "reestablishing the criteria for happiness." Conclusion: Pregnant women with depressed mood expressed that continuing realizations and attempts to change supported their transition toward a positive direction of healing. Thus, they were able to change their distorted thinking into rational thinking through CBT using video communication. These findings support the use of group CBT using video communication with pregnant women who have depressed mood.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권18호
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• pp.8519-8524
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• 2016

After diagnosis of cancer, many patients show more inclination towards religion and religious activities. This qualitative study using semi-structured interviews explored the perspectives and experiences of 17 Iranian cancer patients and their families regarding the role of religion in their adaptation to cancer in one of the hospitals in Tehran and a charity institute. The content analysis identified two themes: "religious beliefs" (illness as God's will, being cured by God's will, belief in God's supportiveness, having faith in God as a relieving factor, and hope in divine healing) and "relationship with God during the illness." In general, relationship with God and religious beliefs had a positive effect on the patients adapting to their condition, without negative consequences such as stopping their treatment process and just waiting to be cured by God. Thus a strengthening of such beliefs, as a coping factor, could be recommended through religious counseling.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.199-209
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the meaning of prayer in Christian patients with breast cancer. Methods: Data collection and analysis were conducted by the Colaizzi analysis of phenomenological method. Data were collected by in-depth interviewing the participants and by further follow-up observations. Sixteen patients participated in this study. Results: The significant statements (188), formulated meanings (42), themes (38), clusters of theme (10), and categories (5) were emerged. The 5 categories were as follows: communication with God, healing and peace, spiritual growth, distrust in prayer, and method of prayer. Conclusion: Further studies need to consider the period of faith, comparison between christian and other religions, and length of diagnosis. A better understanding of the meaning of prayer will lead to a more comprehensive view of the spiritual care for patients with breast cancer, and can lead to guidelines for assessment and intervention to reduce suffering from cancer.