Journal of Music and Human Behavior (인간행동과 음악연구)

Korean Music Therapy Education Association (한국음악치료교육학회)
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Review of Music Intervention Research With North Korean Defectors: A Focus on Posttraumatic Growth

탈북민 대상 음악중재 연구 고찰 : 외상 후 성장을 중심으로

  • Kim Sun A (Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Kosin University) ;
  • Park Hye Young (Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Kosin University)
  • 김선아 (고신대학교 일반대학원 음악치료학) ;
  • 박혜영 (고신대학교 교회음악대학원 음악치료전공)
  • Received : 2022.10.13
  • Accepted : 2023.02.17
  • Published : 2023.05.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to review the literature on music intervention research with North Korean defectors, focusing on posttraumatic growth. Eleven research papers were searched and selected to examine their general characteristics, intervention content, and therapeutic basis of music interventions for North Korean defectors. The investigated variables were related to posttraumatic growth-related aspects in changes in individuals, intervention goals, measurement tools, outcomes depending on developmental stages of the participants. The analysis showed that music provided a safe and familiar environment, which facilitated voluntary participation. Through music interventions, it was confirmed that individuals were able to discover their inner strength, leading to improved adaptability in daily life; positive changes were experienced in the social and relational aspects; and confidence in the future was strengthened. By reviewing music interventions with North Korean defectors, this study can present implications for music interventions with people who have experienced trauma and require assistance in fostering posttraumatic growth.

본 연구의 목적은 탈북민을 대상으로 한 음악중재 연구를 고찰하여 외상 후 성장을 중심으로 내용을 분석하는 것이다. 이를 위해 총 11편의 논문을 선정하여 탈북민 대상 음악중재의 일반적 특성, 중재 내용 및 치료적 근거를 살펴보고, 음악중재를 통한 개인의 변화와 중재목표, 측정도구·측정결과 및 발달 시기에 따른 외상 후 성장과의 관련변인을 확인하였다. 분석한 결과 음악은 안전하고 친숙한 환경을 제공하여 자발적인 참여를 촉진하였으며, 음악중재를 통하여 개인 내적인 힘을 발견하여 일상에서의 적응력이 향상되었으며, 사회·관계 영역에서 긍정적으로 변화를 경험하였으며 미래를 살아갈 자신감이 강화된 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구는 탈북민 대상 음악중재 논문을 외상 후 성장을 중심으로 분석하여 향후 외상 경험자를 대상으로 한 음악중재의 방향을 제시한 것에 의의가 있다.

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