• Human Ecology Research
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.201-214
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• 2020

This study researched the life experiences of 30-40's voluntary single women. Currently, a growing number of women in their 30s and 40s in South Korea are voluntarily choosing single life to achieve self-realization and focus on their lives. We want to take note of this phenomenon and take an in-depth the lives of voluntary single life beings they are experiencing by using hermeneutic phenomenological study method of Van Manen. The results of this study are as follows. First, 30-40s voluntary single women have experienced desire of self-realization through their single life. Second, they were satisfied with their lives based on the concept of having free choices, stable social support and they social-economic base. Third, they have experienced a low awareness of single life in society and many people. Last, they were preparing for their future lives for their physical health, finances, and role as parents' provider. This study provides a better understanding of the lives of 30-40s voluntary single women.

• 한국가족관계학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.201-228
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• 2018

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to classify never-married types of adult men and women and explore factors related to these types. Never-married types were categorized into 4 types according to continuity and voluntariness: continuous voluntary type; changed voluntary type; continuous non-voluntary type; and changed non-voluntary type. Factors related to types of being single were examined in terms of socio-demographic factors, individual and psychological factors (self-esteem, depression), dating relationship factors (current relationship status), original family factors (parental conflict, relationship with parents, parents' demand for marriage), marriage related factors (division of roles after marriage), and occupation related factors (work values, employment instability). Method: As for research method, a survey was conducted with never-married adult men and women between the ages of 35 and 49 living in Seoul, Gyeonggi or Incheon areas. Of 300 copies of questionnaire distributed, data from 295 copies were processed using SPSS 24.0 program for multinomial logit analysis. Results: The study results showed that, of never-married men respondents, continuous voluntary type accounted for 20.5%; changed voluntary type 18.9%; continuous non-voluntary type 49.6%; and changed non-voluntary type 11.0%. It was found that the factors related to continuous non-voluntary type among never-married men are age, religion, average monthly income, while the factors related to changed voluntary type are religion, self-esteem, depression, and frequency and strength of parental conflict, while the factor related to changed non-voluntary type men was living with parents. Examining never-married women respondents, it was found that, continuous voluntary type accounted for 33.9%; changed non-voluntary type 19.6%; continuous non-voluntary type 22.6%; and changed voluntary type 23.8%. The factor related to continuous non-voluntary type among never-married women was parents' demand for marriage, while the factors related changed voluntary type were age, depression and strength of parental conflict. Also, the factors related to changed non-voluntary type of never-married women were age, religion, living with parents, depression and parents' demand for marriage. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was found that continuous non-voluntary type formed the largest group among never-married men, whereas continuous voluntary type was the majority in never-married women. Both never-married men and women chose to remain single when they are living with their parents and their parental conflict is intense. Parents' demand for marriage was related to women, but not to men.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.135-144
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• 2010

This study explores whether or not marriage and other family values operate as factors that influence the willingness of women to voluntarily remain ever-single. The study includes as variables the sub-fields of marriage and family values that consist of traditional gender role awareness, freedom in sexual attitude, open outlook on marriage, familism, an acceptance of diverse families, fear of marriage, and assignment of value to extramarital factors. Participants of this study were 259 women in their twenties to forties with no experience of marriage, which were selected from the data used in the Korean Women's Development Institute's Investigation of Single Households(2007). Upon inserting value-related variables and sociodemographic variables into a binomial logistic model for analysis, age, open outlook on marriage, assigned value on extramarital factors, and an acceptance of diverse families were shown to be factors influencing the willingness of women to remain ever-single. That is, as the age spectrum is lower, outlook on marriage is open, more values are granted on the extramarital factors, and the degree of an acceptance of diverse views on family is higher, the chances that women would remain ever-single voluntarily were shown to increase.

• 한국농촌건축학회논문집
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2023

This study aims to analyze the trend of changes in the elderly living arrangement over the past 20 years and the reasons why the elderly choose these changes. The subjects of the survey were households aged 65 years or older in Korea. Data from the survey of Ministry of Health and Welfare conducted in 2004, 2014, 2020 were used for the analysis. The result of analysis was as follows; First, since 2000, the number of elderly households living with their children has been rapidly decreasing, while the number of elderly couple households and single elderly households is gradually increasing. Second, elderly living alone appeared more in rural areas, women, older people, and elderly with low education. They are in a vulnerable position that needs help. Therefore, welfare policies for the elderly should be focused on elderly single households. Finally the reason for choosing elderly single household in 2020 was that the voluntary choice by the individual accounted for a much higher rate than the unintentional choice by the children. In addition, the life satisfaction of the elderly who arbitrarily selected the living arrangement was higher than that of the elderly who deliberately chose the living arrangement.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.7483-7487
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• 2013

Purpose: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection plays an important role in the development of cervical cancer, but the prevalence of HPV infection in women of Shenzhen city remains unclear. The present study was performed to describe the change of cervical HPV infection in females who participated in voluntary cervical cancer screening from 2006 to 2010 in Shenzhen city, China. Methods: A total of 4, 413 women were recruited. HPV infections were genotyped by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and reversed dot blot hybridization in Shenzhen Maternity and Child Health Hospital. Results: The prevalence of HPV infection was 13.8%. The five most commonly found HPV types were HPV16 (3.47%), HPV58 (1.68%), HPV33 (1.38%), HPV43 (1.36%) and HPV18 (1.27%). The secular trends of major HPV type-specific were diverse. Among of them, the prevalence of HPV18 increased sharply while others increased slowly or even decreased in the period. The change of total HPV, single HPV and multiple HPV infection were similar during the five years. Conclusions: Our findings suggested that HPV infection is common with HPV16 and HPV 58 as the primary subtypes in women in Shenzhen city.The prevalence of HPV 18 infection is increasing faster than any others, which will lead it to be one of the main subtypes in this city in the future.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.283-291
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of trunk stability training on static balance and game records among archers. Methods: The subjects comprised 24 voluntary archers in middle and high school (aged 14-19 years). All the subjects received trunk stability training for an hour per day 3 days a week for 4 weeks. The Tetrax balance system was used to measure the stability index of the subjects' static balance. The subjects' game records were scored using a single FITA round system. All the subjects were measured before the intervention, 2 weeks into the intervention, and 4 weeks after the intervention, with a follow-up measurement 2 weeks later. Results: The results of this study showed that the stability index was significantly different across all the measuring positions after the intervention (p<0.05). Furthermore, the results of the measurements of the standing position with eyes open and closed were significantly different before the intervention compared to 4 weeks after the intervention (p<0.05). The archery position with the head turned to the left and eyes closed was also significantly different pre-intervention compared to 2 weeks after the start of the intervention (p<0.05). Additionally, the archery records were significantly different after the intervention (p<0.05), as well as before the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention (p<0.05). Conclusion: Trunk stability training can improve static balance in archers. It may also be helpful in improving athletic performance and maintaining the life of the athlete. Accordingly, trunk stability training may prevent and resolve injuries through careful management when playing one-side sports.

• 가족자원경영과 정책
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.49-62
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• 2023

본 연구는 여성의 경력단절예방 및 경제활동촉진을 위한 조직문화를 조성하고자 전남지역의 중소기업에 종사하는 남녀근로자 대상의 직장문화개선 교육 콘텐츠를 개발하고자 하였다. 콘텐츠의 현장활용성, 교안내용의 타당성 및 일관성을 확보하기 위해 실무담당자 및 전문가의 자문회의를 통해 전남지역의 특성을 고려하여 콘텐츠 설계의 방향 및 핵심 내용 구성을 구체화하였다. 교육 콘텐츠는 성인지적 일·생활균형 조직문화의 이해, 성인지적 일·생활균형의 효과, 성인지적 일·생활균형을 위한 실천의 3개 대영역으로 구분하였다. 콘텐츠의 방향은 전직원이 기본적으로 개인, 가족, 기업, 사회의 관점에서 일·생활균형의 의미와 조직문화 개선의 취지를 이해하는 것이다. 전남지역 기업의 일·생활균형의 현황을 제시하면서 직장문화개선과 직접 연관된 일과 생활영역의 세부항목에 대한 이해를 돕고자 하였다. 또한, 일·생활균형의 선순환적 효과와 실천적인 측면에서 각자의 일·생활균형에 대한 권리 이상으로 책임이 함께 이루어져야 함을 강조하였다. 특히 개인적으로 직장뿐 아니라 가정 및 여가생활에서 성평등한 일·생활균형의 개선방안을 모색하고 실천할 수 있도록 지지하고자 하였다. 나아가 다양성을 포괄하는 성인지적 관점에서 여성, 남성, 미(비)혼, 기혼, 청년, 노년, 장애인 등을 대상으로 한 제도 및 프로그램을 사례로 설명하고 조직문화 개선을 위해 우리가 모두 적극적으로 참여해야 함을 강조하였다. 본 연구에서 개발한 성인지적 일·생활균형 교육 프로그램이 여성의 경력단절예방 및 경제활동촉진에 견인차 역할을 할 것으로 기대한다. 이와 더불어 여성새로일하기센터는 기업의 자발적 참여동기를 높이고 일·생활균형 교육 강사의 전문성을 강화하는 방안을 강구해야 할 것이다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.2689-2694
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• 2016

Background: Most studies of human papilloma virus (HPV) are aimed at the natural history of the infection and its relation to cancer; however, there are few studies to assess knowledge of the general population. Our aim was analyze the degree of knowledge of Argentinians about HPV infection and its prevention. Materials and Methods: We conducted a voluntary, anonymous and non-binding survey with 27 multiple-choice items, in twelve private and public establishments, selected to include a broad population in terms of education, age and gender. The survey consisted of three sections: individual characteristics of the volunteer, HPV infection basic knowledge, its prevention and the virus relationship with other cancers. Results: One thousand two hundred ninety seven volunteers aged 18 to 80 participated. The total number of correct answers was 45.1%. The correct answers for relationship HPV and cervical cancer was 62.1%. Almost 55% did not know about types of HPV that the vaccines for protection. Statistical analysis showed that women, single people, workers, the better educated, those who have had a STDs or HPV and receiving information through medical or educational establishments had greater knowledge of the topic. Only 0.2% of participants answered all questions correctly. Conclusions: Knowledge plays an important role in health care and the deficiency found in our population could influence the success of the measures taken in the fight against cervical cancer. In this regard, we believe it would be appropriate, not only to emphasize early diagnosis and vaccine implementation, but also incorporate new communication strategies, facilitating reception of accurate and precise information by all strata of society.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2014

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to understand the relationship between gait symmetry and functional balance, walking performance in stroke patients and to makes recommendation regarding the most suitable measure for standardization of expression of spatiotemporal gait symmetry. Methods: 45 subjects with stroke (31 men, 14 women, $57.3{\pm}10.3$ years old) participated in this study. Gait symmetry was calculated by equations of symmetry ratio (SR) and symmetry criterion (SC) for stance time, swing time, single leg support time (SLST), step length, and stride length. Spatiotemporal parameters were measured respectively by walkway system ($GAITRite^{TM}$ system). Limit of stability (LOS) by using forceplate (Balance Performance Monitor) during voluntary weight displacement and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) were measured as functional balance and Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) were assessed as functional walking. Results: SR in stance time and swing time was correlation with BBS, TUG and FAC (p<0.05). SR in SLST only with BBS (p<0.01), SR in step length only with FAC (p<0.05). SC in stance time was correlation with BBS and TUG (p<0.05). SC in swing time and SLST with BBS, TUG and FAC (p<0.01), SC in step length with TUG and FAC (p<0.01), SC in stride length with BBS and FAC (p<0.01). Conclusion: Gait symmetry in spatiotemporal gait parameters provides meaningful information about functional balance and walking performance in stroke subjects. Our analysis may support the recommendations of the symmetry criterion as equation for standardization of gait symmetry.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.15-31
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• 2005

아동에게 있어서 말기 질환의 범위는 악성종양을 비롯하여 선천성 대사이상, 염색체 이상, 선천성 기형, 신경근육계 질환, 기타 다른 불치의 상태까지 포함한다. 병원환경에서 이러한 말기 질환 아동은 질병의 치료 과정과 관련하여 공포심, 분노, 좌절감을 경험할 수 있으며 통제된 병원 환경안에서 자율성을 제한받기 때문에 통제감을 상실하고 무기력해질 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 환경적 지지 모델(Contextual Support Model of Music Thterapy)을 중심으로 음악치료가 병원환경에 있는 말기질환자들의 정서 및 기능 변화에 긍정적 변화를 줄 수 있는지를 알아보았다. 환경적지지 모델 음악치료는 음악 환경의 구조적인 특성(structure), 자발성 지지(autonomy support) 그리고 참여(involvement)라는 세 가지 요소로 구성된다. 그리고 이러한 치료적 구성 요소로 이루어진 음악 환경은 아동의 활동을 지지하고 격려하도록 도와준다. 이 세 가지 치료적 요소를 중심으로 하여 본 연구는 말기질환 아동과의 음악치료사례를 분석하여 말기 질환 아동의 행동이 환경적 지지 역할을 하는 음악 안에서 어떠한 유형으로 나타나는지에 대해서 알아보았다. 본 연구의 대상자는 만 10살의 급성 림프성 백혈병 여아로 총 9회의 세션을 통한 음악 치료 활동 내용을 질적 연구방법으로 사용하여 내용분석을 하였다. 내용분석은 환경적 지지모델의 세 가지 치료적 요소 중심으로 본 연구자가 설정한 행동들을 기준으로 이루어졌다. 환아와의 주 음악 치료 활동은 악기 연주하며 노래부르기, CD플레이어로 노래 들으면서 노래 부르기, 노래 만들기, 노래 가사 탐색하기 활동으로 이루어졌다. 본 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 환경적인 구조적 특성(Structure) 측면에서는 음악치료는 노래를 부를 수 있는 환경과 악기를 연주할 수 있는 환경을 제공해주고 음악 만들기 활동을 할 수 있는 준비를 해줌으로써 아동이 성공적으로 음악 활동을 할 수 있도록 방향을 제시해주었다. 자발성 지지(Autonomy support) 측면에서 음악치료는 노래를 부르거나 악기를 연주할 때 여러 가지 선택의 기회를 제공함으로써 아동이 자발적으로 참여할 수 있도록 하였다. 참여(Involvement)의 측면에서는 치료사가 아동에게 긍정적인 강화를 제시함으로써 아동이 긍정적으로 경험하고 공유된 활동 안에서 치료사와 상호 협력적으로 음악활동을 진행하는 모습을 볼 수 있었다. 이와 같이 음악치료는 환경적으로 지지 역할을 하며 정서적으로 위축되어있는 아동에게 자발성과 독립성을 개발시켜주고 병원 환경이라는 제약된 환경 안에서 자율성을 촉진시켜줄 수 있음을 보여주었다. 이러한 음악 치료의 효과를 근거로 하여 입원 환경에 있는 아동들을 위한 더 다양한 접근 방법의 음악치료 연구가 이루어지기를 기대한다.