• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.18 no.12
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• pp.197-207
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• 2018

This study analysis effect of social support and career maturity on readiness for independent living of run away youths using drop in center. This result peer support had more influence on preparing for independent living than in supporting the working class and career maturity had a huge impact on all the low-variables of preparing for independent living. Career maturity level for run away youths paly an important role in preparing for independent living just like general youths. On the base this study propose supporting system preparing for independent living, worker empowerment, drop in center's role establish for independent living.

• Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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• v.40 no.10
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• pp.33-48
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• 2002

The purpose of this study guides them to the needs of leave preparation and material methods for self- examination and social adaptation so that they may live their remaining time in residental care better, and that execute preliminary training to improve their qualities for healthy family lives in the future. The program of this study was tested on 8 adolescents at their high school ages selected from an orphanage in Seoul. The effect of the program was determined by the quantity evaluation with a statistical analysis(ANCOVA) and also by the quality evaluation that requires interviews. Here is the summary of the result of leave preparation program; Firstly, the leave preparation program was effective on finding self-identity, psychological welfare and personal relationship. Secondly, The program helped them recognize that their own personalities, growing-up circumstances and family in root influenced on their self-understanding and growth. Most of the subjects said they accepted these factors in an affirmative way. Thirdly, the program gave a positive effect on their views of social adaptation and family formation after leave.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.34-41
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• 2022

Purpose: This study attempted to investigate the influence of attitude toward the use of new technology and technological readiness on the intention of new technology acceptance among the elderly aged 65 or older living in small and medium-sized cities. Methods: Ninety-eight people age 65 or above participated in the study. The collected data were analyzed using an independent t-test and ANOVA with the Scheffé test. The Pearson correlations between attitude, technology readiness, and intention of new technology acceptance were analyzed, and factors affecting intention of new technology acceptance were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Results: The factors affecting the elderly's intention to accept new technologies were innovation in technology readiness (β=.52, p<.001) and educational level (β=-.22, p=.018). Conclusion: Based on these findings, it is necessary to develop strategies and educational programs for the socioeconomically vulnerable elderly to improve their intention to accept new technologies.