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Investigating Professional Competency and the Needs of Training for Occupational Therapists Using Sensory Integration Interventions (감각통합중재를 사용하는 작업치료사의 실무 역량에 대한 인식 및 교육 요구도)

  • Jung, Hyerim;Lee, Ji-Hyun
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.26-38
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    • 2022
  • Objective : The aim of this study was to determine the priority competency by analyzing the importance, performance, and educational requirements of occupational therapists to develop a competency in performing sensory integration intervention. Methods : Occupational therapists were surveyed by gender, age, educational background, work location, occupational therapy experience, and sensory integration therapy experience. The difference was investigated through the importance-performance analysis of competency, and the priority of the competency was investigated using the Borich demand analysis method. Results : The therapists recognized professional competency as the most important, whereas performance was the least important. In all sub-competencies, the importance was high, but the performance was low. As a result, the education requirement was highest for professional competency. The importance-performance analysis revealed that professional competency was the area requiring the most urgent improvement. As a result of the Borich demand analysis, statistically significant differences between the importance of all competencies and the actual performance. The most significant difference was found in the professional competency group. Conclusion : The occupational therapists in this study who performed sensory integration interventions recognized professional competency as the most important but most lacking in actual clinical practice. The results of this study will be used as guidelines for developing competency-based sensory integrated intervention curricula.

Reduced Volume of a Brainstem Substructure in Adolescents with Problematic Smartphone Use

  • Cho, In Hee;Yoo, Jae Hyun;Chun, Ji-Won;Cho, Hyun;Kim, Jin-Young;Choi, Jihye;Kim, Dai-Jin
    • Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.137-143
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: Despite the growing concern regarding the adverse effects related to problematic smartphone use (PSU), little is known about underlying morphologic changes in the brain. The brainstem is a deep brain structure that consists of several important nuclei associated with emotions, sensations, and motor functions. In this study, we sought to examine the difference in the volume of brainstem substructures among adolescents with and without PSU. Methods: A total of 87 Korean adolescents participated in this study. The PSU group (n=20, age=16.2±1.1, female:male=12:8) was designated if participants reported a total Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale (SAPS) score of ≥42, whereas the remaining participants were assigned to the control group (n=67, age=15.3±1.7, female:male=19:48). High-resolution T1 magnetic resonance imaging was performed, and the volume of each of the four brainstem substructures [midbrain, pons, medulla, and superior cerebellar peduncle (SCP)] was measured. Analysis of covariance was conducted to reveal group differences after adjusting for effects of age, gender, whole brainstem volume, depressive symptoms, and impulsivity. Results: The PSU group showed a significantly smaller volume of the SCP than the control group (F=8.273, p=0.005). The volume of the SCP and the SAPS score were negatively correlated (Pearson's r=-0.218, p=0.047). Conclusion: The present study is the first to reveal an altered volume of the brainstem substructure among adolescents with PSU. This finding suggests that the altered white matter structure in the brainstem could be one of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying behavioral changes in PSU.

The Effect of Empathy and Communication Skills of Nursing Students who took Simulation Class on the Problem-Solving Skills (시뮬레이션 수업을 받은 간호대학생의 공감능력과 의사소통능력이 문제해결능력에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Hae-Ok;So, Hyeon-Jin;Jeong, Se-Yun;Byeon, Seong-Uk;Back, Min-Ji;Parkh, Jun-Woo
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.21 no.12
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    • pp.155-166
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of empathy and communication skills on nursing problem-solving skills of nursing students who received simulation classes. The subjects of this study were composed of 234 students in the 3rd and 4th grades who already took simulation classes. The data was collected from April 26th to May 10th, 2021. The data was analyzed with the SPSS WIN 25.0 program. Descriptive statistics and mean differences were analyzed using an independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. As a result, the average points of empathy skills were 5.29 out of 7, communication skills were 3.30 out of 5, and problem-solving skills were 3.51 out of 5. Empathy skills and communication skills were positively correlated with problem-solving skills. The predicting factors on problem-solving skills were empathy and communication skills, on-campus practice period, and gender in order. The explanatory power of these factors was 64.6%. In conclusion, in order to improve the problem-solving ability of nursing students, a strategy is needed to enhance empathy and communication skills through continuous simulation classes.

Variables Affecting Chinese University Students' Selection Factors for Korean Drama (중국 대학생의 한국 드라마 선택요인에 영향을 미치는 변인)

  • Liu, Li;Baek, Jongnam
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.267-274
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    • 2021
  • This study was designed to investigate the variables affecting Chinese university students' selection factors for Korean drama. Participants in this study were 379 university students from Hunan Province, China. An online survey program(www.wjx.cn) was used to collect data for this study. The tool of this study was 'a tool for measuring the selection factors of Korean Dramas', and it was composed of two areas: completeness of work and recognition. The results of this study are as follows: First, the completeness of work factor are higher than the recognition of Korean dramas by Chinese university students. Second, there are differences in the factors for selection Korean dramas according to the gender, grade, age, major, and Korean Drama watching frequency of Chinese university students. Third, when Chinese university students select Korean Dramas, their preferred genre influences the selection factors for the level of work completion and recognition. Finally, it was discussed according to the results of this study, and suggested for the qualitative re-leap of Korean Dramas in the global era. In order to expand the Korean Wave market in China, cultural contents must be developed to embrace the sentiment of Chinese university students, a propagation strategy that reflects the latest consumption trends of Chinese youth must be established, and the sophisticated visual beauty of Korean Dramas must be realized.

Analysis of the Needs of Korean High School Students in Home Economics Elective Courses (가정계열 선택과목에 대한 고등학생의 요구 분석)

  • Han, Ju;Ju, Sue Un;Yu, Nan Sook;Park, Mi Jeong;Baek, Min Kyung
    • Journal of Korean Home Economics Education Association
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.173-187
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate high school students' needs for home economics elective courses in line with the introduction of the high school credit system and the development of the next home economics curriculum. To this end, 1,689 high school students across the country were analyzed for needs of home economics elective courses (eighteen elective courses and six sub-disciplines of home economics) and differences in the needs of home economics elective courses based on gender, grade levels, and completion of home economics science subject. The research results were as follows. Among the six sub-disciplines, the preference for 'dietary life' was the highest, and in terms of teaching types, experiment and practice class had significantly higher preference in 'dietary life' than other sub-disciplines. Girls showed higher preferences for home economics elective courses than boys, and the third graders showed significantly higher preferences only for the 'dietary life' sub-discipline than the first graders. High school students who are learning or have learned the home economics science subject showed higher preference for home economics elective courses in all the sub-disciplines than those who have not learned it. Based on the results of this study, it is suggested for the national curriculum development that further researches should be actively carried out to develop home economics career elective subjects.

Effect of Perceived Stress and Depression on Adaptation to College life of College Freshmen (대학 신입생의 지각된 스트레스, 우울이 대학생활적응에 미치는 영향)

  • Joo, Weon Sig;Byun, Eun Kyung;Lee, Gyeong Min
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.309-316
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of adaptation to college life and identity the influencing factors on adaptation to college life of college freshmen's. Data were collected from 2088 college freshmen's in B city and analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression using SPSS/WIN 22.0. The degree of adaptation to college life in college freshman was 3.75±0.73. There were significant differences in college life adaptation with respect to gender(t=3.947, p<.001), age(F=3.445, p=.032), major(F=5.539, p=.001), family type(F=6.958, p<.001). There was negative correlation between adaptation to college life and perceived stress(r=-.696, p<.001), depression(r=-.507, p<.001), positive correlation were found between perceived stress and depression(r=.567, p<.001). The factors affecting the adaptation to college life of the study subjects were perceived stress, depression, age, major, family type with an explanatory power of 50.4%. In conclusion, to enhance adaptation to college life of college freshmen's, it is necessary to develop and adopt various program of adaptation to college life.

A Study on Integrated Marketing Communication(IMC) Activities to Increase the Crowd of Professional Volleyball Teams (프로배구구단 관중증대를 위한 통합적 마케팅 커뮤니케이션(IMC)활동에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Hyun;Park, Sung-Su;Park, Kyeong-Rae
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.14 no.7
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    • pp.95-106
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    • 2020
  • The study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of professional volleyball teams' integrated marketing communication(IMC) activities. The subjects of this study were a total of 400 surveys of visitors who visited the stadium to watch mans professional volleyball games from 2019 to 2020, and 385 questionnaires except for invalid or error questionnaires were used for research purposes. For factor analysis and reliability testing, IBM SPSS Statistics Ver 21.0 was used. Frequency analysis was conducted to examine the general characteristics. To verify differences between groups according to demographic and general characteristics, independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA were performed, and correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between variables. In addition, regression analysis was conducted to verify the influence between variables. The results of the study are as follows. First, there was no difference in club image, club reputation, and club loyalty by gender. Second, there was no difference in club image, club reputation, and club loyalty according to age. Third, there was no difference in the club image, club reputation, or club loyalty according to the viewing experience. Fourth, professional volleyball team IMC activities were found to affect the club image. Fifth, professional volleyball team IMC activities were found to have an impact on the club's reputation. Sixth, it was shown that professional volleyball team IMC activities have an effect on club loyalty. Eighth, the club image was found to affect the club loyalty. Finally, it was found that the club reputation influenced the club loyalty.

A Study on the Working Conditions of Agricultural Workers through a Comparison of Agricultural and General Workers: The 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey (농업군과 비농업군의 비교를 통한 농업취업자의 근로환경에 관한 연구: 제6차 근로환경조사 원시자료 이용)

  • Hyeseon, Chae;Sooin, Park;Insoo, Kim;Kyungran, Kim
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.287-301
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    • 2022
  • Objectives: This study compared the characteristics of the work environment between agricultural and general workers and analyzed the effects of agricultural working characteristics on work-related health problems. Methods: The participants of this study were 2,347 agricultural workers and 48,042 general workers who were selected by applying standardized weights to the raw data of 50,538 respondents from the 6th Korean Working Condition Survey (KWCS). Variables applicable to both worker groups and related to exposure to hazardous risk factors in the working environment, working hours and intensity of work, health problems and work-related status, and satisfaction with the work environment were selected. Chi-square tests and independent sample t-tests were performed to evaluate the differences in the variables between the two groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the effects of work environment characteristics on work-related health problems. Results: Compared to general workers, agricultural workers were more exposed to hazardous environments, irregular work patterns such as working on Saturday/Sunday, and short repetitive tasks. They reported more work-related and general health problems, including back pain, upper extremity muscle pain, lower extremity muscle pain, and general fatigue. Agricultural workers showed lower satisfaction with their work environment than general workers. Factors affecting one or more work-related health problems included gender, working years, hazardous factors, irregular work pattern, working hours, and labor intensity. Conclusions: Our findings showed that agricultural workers were relatively more vulnerable to safety issues compared to other occupational groups. Therefore, it is necessary to establish standardized safety and health standards and strengthen systematic safety and health management policies and services for agriculture.

A Comparison of Chunhyang's Character in the 30th Edition of and Theatre Play (경판30장본<춘향전>과 연극<성춘향>에 나타난 춘향의 인물 성격 비교)

  • Pyo, Won-Soub;Kim, Jung-Hyun
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.14 no.7
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    • pp.227-237
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    • 2020
  • In the 30th edition of , Chunhyang is conventionally presented as a woman who tries to protect her chastity and it eventually bears the fruits of her love. On the other hand in , Chunhyang is reinterpreted as a woman who strives to protect feminist self-consciousness and beliefs, even in unreasonable social situations. By comparing the two different works, we can see differences in the behavior of the characters in how to overcome various obstacles, such as irregularity, gender discrimination, and identity conflict. By reinterpreting the emotions of the characters in the classic novel into the emotions of the modern characters, we can see the how the characters grow when trying to overcome the situation and find a solution, even though there is no change yet. This can be seen as the emotions of the characters become different as time goes by. As the times go by, the world's values and inclinations also change, and the irrationalities of the world will also go in various directions. Through the fusion of culture into history, even though it's irrational but we become familiar with it and will clearly understand the absurdities, and we can look forward to changes in the process.

The Relationship between Exercise Emotion, Leisure Satisfaction and Psychological Well-being of Participants in Life Sports in the COVID 19 (코로나 19상황에서 생활체육 참여자들의 운동정서, 여가만족, 심리적 웰빙의 관계)

  • Jung, Joo-Hyug;Kim, Keum-Ja;Yoo, Jung-In
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.15 no.6
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    • pp.81-92
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study is to provide basic information to help improve the quality of life by identifying the relationship between exercise emotion, leisure satisfaction, and psychological well-being for subjects who are participating in physical sports on a limited condition in a pandemic situation caused by COVID-19. To achieve the purpose of this study, Statistical analysis was performed accordingly, after data were collected through the significance sampling method using the sports emotion, leisure satisfaction, and psychological well-being scales from members who participate in physical sports at a sports facility located in Gyeonggi-do. As a result of the analysis, first, it was found that there were no significant differences in exercise emotion, leisure satisfaction, and psychological well-being by the gender of the participants. Second, there was a significant difference in exercise emotion, leisure satisfaction, and psychological well-being by the careers of them. Third, there was a significant positive correlation between exercise emotion, leisure satisfaction, and psychological well-being. Fourth, exercise emotion affected psychological well-being, having a positive effect on leisure satisfaction. Finally, exercise emotion had a positive effect on psychological happiness. In conclusion, the exercise emotion had a positive and close correlation between leisure satisfaction and psychological well-being of the participants in Life Sports.