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Grounded Theory Approach to Transition Process of Parenting Experience among Mothers Defecting from North Korean

근거이론을 이용한 새터민 어머니의 양육경험의 변화과정

  • Park, Hyun-Jeong (College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Yun-Soo (College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Park, Ho-Ran (College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • Received : 2010.11.18
  • Accepted : 2010.12.03
  • Published : 2011.01.01
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Abstract

Purpose: The study was conducted to explore the parenting experience of mothers who have defected from North Korean. Methods: Nineteen mothers who defected from North Korean were recruited in Hanawon and data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Grounded theory methodology developed by Strauss and Corbin (1998) was adapted for theoretical sampling and analysis. Interviews were recorded with consent and transcribed verbatim. Results: The core category was discovered to be 'pursuing positive parenting'. Phenomenon was identified as 'acting out of frustration' and this series of processes was categorized as having four stages: 'harsh reality', 'moving forward', seeking transition', and 'internalization'. Conclusion: The results indicate that their parenting experiences were in a transition process and, thus, it is critical to develop positive parenting intervention programs as a way to promote the empowerment of these mothers in parenting to help them support themselves and their children.

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