• 한국의류학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.85-109
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• 2023

Laundry has traditionally been regarded as one of the most demanding household chores, but the introduction of smart washing machines is changing this perception. Although smart washing machines have been on the market for several years and consumers' perceptions of washing machines have changed, little is known about consumers' perceptions of smart washing machines. The purpose of this study is to determine what users expect from smart washing machines. We conducted two focus group interviews with sixteen participants who had used smart home appliances to acquire qualitative data. Stimuli created by the interviewees were applied in the focus group interviews to collect more insightful data. We analyzed the data using the three-step method and QSR NVivo. Analysis revealed ten categories of predictive expectations, including seven utilitarian attributes (i.e., smart functionality, smart user interface, reliability, controllability, interactivity, functional value, and economic value) and three hedonic attributes (i.e., fashionable value, psychological value, and social value). The results of this study have implications for the development of smart washing machines that would satisfy consumers by taking user expectations into account.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제44권
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• pp.117-145
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• 2001

This paper attempts to assess the impact and implication of globalization on social welfare in Korea. It is no easy task to give an exact definition of globalization and the concept has been used in many different senses, that is, economic, social, cultural, political globalization. In particular, the meaning of globalization is connected to the rise and expansion of neo-liberalism. Globalization tends to undermine national welfare systems by the social dumping, race to the bottom, privatization of social services, labor market flexibility. On the other hand, in many studies the negative impact of globalization on social welfare has been questioned. Instead of end or erosion of the welfare systems, it is emphasized that competitiveness and welfare may go hand in hand. We investigate the question what and how the social welfare system in Korea has been changed in globalization process. In order to answer, this paper examines the changes in welfare ideology, welfare programs, social stratification level after economic crisis. The result of analysis is that in contrast to globalist expectations which is to retrench social welfare, paradoxically, the welfare system in Korea has been reinforced in globalization process. Therefore, the alleged impact of globalization on social welfare will be independent on the structure of domestic institution, political legacies, and on the socialization of global politics such as IMF, World Bank, ILO, UNDP, etc., on the welfare politics of stakeholders in national state.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.69-95
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• 2015

This paper examines a highly used social networking site (SNS) by studying the behavior of more than 11 million members over a 20 month period. The importance of the most highly active members to the overall network is demonstrated by the significant fraction of total visits by extremely active members in a given period but such members have surprisingly short lifespans (an average of only 2.5 months) as social hubs. We form and test a number of hypotheses concerning these social hubs and the determinants of their lifespan. We find that the speed of achieving social hub status increases the lifespan of a social hub. The norm of reciprocity is strongly confirmed to be present in the social hub population as visits are reciprocated. We also find that increasing local dominance in terms of activities over neighboring agents leads to a longer lifespan of a social hub. Contrary to expectations, local clustering in the vicinity of social hubs is smaller (rather than larger) than overall clustering. We discuss managerial implications in the paper.

• 지식경영연구
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.189-206
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• 2014

Knowledge management is considered an important factor for competitive advantage and sustainability for firms. As many knowledge management systems failed to achieve the desired results, enterprise social media (ESM) has received considerable attention as an alternative solution for knowledge sharing within a firm. This paper attempts to investigate the influence of various aspects of ESM on knowledge sharing. While previous literature mainly focused on structural aspects of ESM, this study focuses on social psychological aspects, such as social connectedness, social awareness, and social presence, along with reputational aspects (such as self-presentation). Further, in order to clarify knowledge sharing behavior, this study classifies knowledge sharing behavior into two categories, knowledge contribution and knowledge acquisition. The data used in this study was collected from 179 individuals who have experience in their own ESM. The results show that both social connectedness and self-presentation positively influence the two types of knowledge sharing behavior, i.e., acquisition and contribution. Meanwhile, social awareness turns out to be a significant determinant of knowledge contribution only. Contrary to our expectations, however, social presence does not significantly influence knowledge sharing behavior.

• 벤처창업연구
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.157-175
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• 2022

디지털 경제로의 전환을 위해 사회 전 분야에 걸쳐 패러다임의 대전환이 이루어지고 있다. 현재 시점에서 농업도 4차산업혁명의 핵심자원인 빅데이터를 활용하여 혁신 성장을 이루고자 글로벌 농산업계는 다양한 움직임이 일어나고 있다. 국내도 정부 차원으로 빅데이터 활용 촉진을 위해 다양한 시도를 시행하고 있으나, 빅데이터 활용 핵심 주체인 농산업계의 움직임은 아직 미흡한 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 농업 관련 기업 종사자를 대상으로 빅데이터 활용 시 얻을 수 있는 경제적 혜택과 실용적 혜택을 조절변수로 하여 통합기술수용이론에 근거한 성과기대, 노력 기대, 사회적 영향, 촉진조건과 혁신성향이 빅데이터 수용 의도에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 농업 관련 기업 종사자를 대상으로 수집한 설문지 333부를 실증분석에 사용하였다. SPSS v22.0과 Process macro v3.4를 사용한 분석결과는 첫째, 노력 기대, 사회적 영향, 촉진조건 및 혁신성향은 빅데이터 수용 의도에 정(+)의 방향으로 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났고, 성과기대가 수용 의도에 미치는 영향은 유의하지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 수용 의도에 사회적 영향이 가장 크게 영향을 미치고 혁신성향이 가장 작게 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 노력 기대와 수용 의도 간의 경제적 혜택과 실용적 혜택의 조절 효과, 사회적 영향과 수용 의도 간의 실용적 혜택의 조절 효과, 촉진조건과 수용 의도 간의 경제적 혜택과 실용적 혜택의 조절 효과는 유의한 것으로 나타났다. 반면에 경제적 혜택과 실용적 혜택은 성과기대와 혁신성향이 수용 의도에 미치는 영향력의 크기를 조절하지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 통해 다음과 같은 시사점을 제시하였다. 첫째, 기업의 빅데이터 활용 촉진을 위해 정부는 기업 맞춤형 정책 수립을 준비할 필요가 있다. 맞춤형 지원을 통해 기업 구성원들이 빅데이터 활용에 대한 올바른 이해와 공감대를 형성해야 유의미한 성과를 만들어 낼 수 있기 때문이다. 둘째, 농업 데이터 특화된 플랫폼 구축, 표준화 방식 기반으로 데이터 연계, 데이터 접근에 대한 단일화 창구 지원을 마련해야 한다. 이러한 플랫폼 구축은 기업 간 주체적인 협력 관계를 형성하여 산업을 고도화시킬 수 있을 것이다. 마지막으로 본 연구의 한계점과 후속 과제를 제시하였다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2017

The results showed that the male teachers' have higher expectations of the free learning semester compared to the female teachers'. Furthermore, the teachers who had experienced the free learning semester felt less job burdens than the teachers who did not. In addition, the subject teachers showed higher expectations of the free learning semester than the general teachers or the homeroom teachers. Therefore, in order to establish a stable system of free learning semester, it should be preceded by development of differentiated program of special education, free learning semester, strengthening of advance training, establishment of the system for participating in the whole school and the simplification of administration.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2006

With accumulated nursing research results from older adults, refined middle range nursing theories are evolving in gerontological nursing area. Three middle range nursing theories and framework were reviewed and described. Life transition framework for older adults were developed through research related to relocation and other transitions taken place in later life. Self-efficacy exercise model was developed by extensive research related to rehabilitation of older adults based on self efficacy expectations and outcome expectations concept from social cognition theory. Need-Driven dementia-compromised Behavior (NDB) model was developed by a group of nursing scholars studying dysfunctional behaviors of demented older adults. All of these theories are approaching to practice theory by developing interventions and nursing therapeutics. There are more needs to develop theories for specific gerontological nursing phenomena such as delirium, end of life and self integrity.

• 전자통신동향분석
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.13-24
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• 2024

The capabilities of the metaverse have been demonstrated by representative examples such as Roblox, Fortnite, and Zepeto, and it can enable gaming, social networking services, and other applications. Nevertheless, research on the metaverse has been fragmented owing to conflicting definitions, core values, and characteristics. This ambiguity in metaverse conventions has hindered related research, analysis, and policy establishment. As the confusion seems to aggravate, consistent concepts should be established. Although the coronavirus disease pandemic led to a collapse in metaverse usage, it is regaining public interest since 2022. To promote the metaverse development, we structure core values based on existing research and surveys of consumer expectations. We found that consumers perceive the metaverse as a realistic virtual space and a potential economic opportunity. Hence, it seems necessary to track the extent to which the metaverse core values satisfy consumer demands. Such core values should be consistently reflected in policies and technology development.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.17-38
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• 2018

Branded service encounters, in which various aspects of frontline employees are strategically aligned with the firm's brand positioning, can be achieved along several dimensions such as employee appearance, manner, and personality. While previous research has mainly focused on behavioral traits of employees, this research examines the employee's physical appearance in association with the brand personality trait across two studies. Study 1 shows that salesperson look-brand personality congruence enhances brand affect by inducing positive affect. Specifically, a brand-congruent look of a salesperson increases positive affect among customers by confirming their prior expectations about what a salesperson of a certain brand should look like as a brand representative. Study 2 reveals that the positive impact of salesperson look-brand personality congruence on brand affect is significant only for customers with high social anxiety whereas this effect disappears for those with low social anxiety. These findings extend previous research on branded service encounters by showing why and when frontline employees' physical appearance shapes customers' affective responses toward the brand.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제27권7호
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• pp.125-135
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 제7차 고령화연구패널조사(KLoSA) 데이터를 활용하여 치매 및 경도인지장애 노인의 IADL이 삶의 만족에 영향을 미치는데 주관적 기대감과 우울이 다중매개효과를 가지는지를 검증하였다. 분석결과, 첫째, 치매 및 경도인지장애 노인의 IADL이 높을수록 주관적 기대감은 낮아지고, 우울은 높아지며, 삶의 만족은 낮아지는 것으로 분석되었다. 둘째, 치매 및 경도인지장애 노인의 주관적 기대감이 높아질수록 우울은 낮아지고, 삶의 만족은 높아지는 것으로 분석되었다. 셋째, 치매 및 경도인지장애 노인의 IADL은 삶의 만족에 직접적인 영향을 미치며, 주관적 기대감과 우울을 통해 삶의 만족에 간접적인 영향을 미치고 있어 다중매개효과가 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 따라서 치매 및 경도인지장애 노인의 일상생활제한을 지원할 수 있는 서비스 제공기관의 확대와 우울증 감소를 위한 전문가의 주기적인 프로그램 제공, 부양자에 대한 국민연금의 부과급여 신설을 통한 주관적 기대감의 확대가 필요하다.