• 가족자원경영과 정책
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.111-129
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• 2012

This study aims to identify the motives of Cambodian marriage immigrants and their spouses in order to determine the factors that are needed for them to experience a successful marriage and a happy family life in Korea. This study's findings have been achieved through in-depth interviews with 10 married Cambodian female marriage immigrants and nine of the women's husbands. The following factors play a key role. First, the social environment in Cambodia is generally less developed than it is in Korea. Therefore, the immigrants tend to easily adapt to the advanced culture they encounter in Korea. Second, the patriarchal culture in Korea seems to be changing. Thus, Korean females are more respected now than they have been in the past. The Korean mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law appreciate their daughters-in-law and are trying to be more caring rather than treating them with prejudice that, in the past, had been leveled against foreigners. These factors help the Cambodian immigrants adapt to the Korean culture. Third, multicultural family support centers have become the place where these marriage immigrants learn about Korean culture and socialize with other immigrants. The husbands of these women actively participate in marriage counseling and family counseling, and they are also willing to understand the complexity of a multicultural society and the importance of family.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2016

본 연구의 목적은 결혼이주여성이 갖는 성격특성이 노후준비에 영향을 줄 때 결혼만족도가 매개효과를 갖는지 알아보는 것이었다. 연구 대상은 서울, 경기도, 충청도, 전라도 지역에 거주하며 다문화센터를 이용하고 있는 의사소통이 가능한 결혼이주여성들로 구조화된 검사지 총 450부 중 426부가 분석되었다. 연구 결과 첫째, 성격특성 중 외향성, 친화성, 성실성, 개방성은 정서적 준비, 신체적 준비, 경제적 준비, 결혼만족도와 정적 상관관계가 나타났으며, 신경증은 부적 상관관계가 경제적 준비와는 유의한 상관관계가 없었다. 둘째, 성격특성과 결혼만족도가 정서적 준비에 대하여 34.6%를 설명하고 있고 결혼만족도의 매개효과는 없었다. 셋째, 성격특성과 결혼만족도가 신체적 준비에 대하여 28.1%를 설명하고 있고 친화성과 신체적 준비 간에서 결혼만족도가 매개효과가 있었다. 넷째, 성격특성과 결혼만족도가 경제적 준비에 대하여 15.9%를 설명하고 있고 개방성과 경제적 준비 간에서 결혼만족도가 매개효과를 가지고 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.317-327
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate Chinese female marriage immigrants' dietary life after immigration to Korea, focusing on comparison between Han-Chinese (traditional Chinese) and Korean-Chinese (Chinese of Korean descent). Methods: An in-person survey was conducted with women married to Korean men, having one child or more aged 1-6 years old, and having resided in Korea for at least one year before the survey. The data were collected from the 309 respondents comprising 151 Han-Chinese and 158 Korean-Chinese in the summer of 2013. Results: Overall, there was no significant difference in dietary practice, dietary acculturation, dietary behavior, dietary habits, and food intake between the Han-Chinese and the Korean-Chinese respondents. Over 50% of the respondents ate Korean food every day. The overall level of dietary acculturation was about 3.5 out of 5 points. The average score of healthy dietary behavior was a little bit higher than 3 out of 5 points. Approximately 3/4 of the respondents showed increasing frequency of eating out. The respondents reporting increase food diversity were over 70%. Decreased frequency of skipping meal was about 60% of the respondents. Over 50% of the respondents showed increasing consumption of Kimchi, vegetables, fruit, and meat. Conclusions: Dietary life of Korean-Chinese female marriage immigrants was similar to that of Han-Chinese female marriage immigrants after immigration to Korea. The results from this study suggest that not only Han-Chinese but also Korean-Chinese should be targeted in various diet-related acculturation support programs as important multicultural populations in Korea.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.327-338
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• 2011

In order to promote and comprehend marriage immigrants' culture, it is essential to understand the life of their families in their counties. For this study, data by a Philippine CFO(Commission on Filipino Overseas) has been analyzed, and the study researcher has attended an educational program run by the PDOS(Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar). Also, in order to understand the immigrants' families in their country, interviews have been done with some of the CFO employees, people arranged to immigrate to Korea through marriage, and female immigrants who are married. First, Filipino females have a positive attitude toward marriage with a foreign male. Most immigrants are from the rural parts of their country, and their families tend to rely on their daughters more than their sons. Therefore, they decide to marry Korean males and immigrate in order to support their families. However many of them do not have enough information about Korea. Second, Philippine's family system is of bilateral kinship, and traditionally, men and women are treated equally. Therefore, Filipino females tend to be well-educated, outgoing, and vibrant. Thus, they can create an active role in married life for themselves and support their family members. Lastly, based on videos and class materials on the topic of domestic violence that are used in the pre-educational programs for females planning to immigrate to Korea, the content of the program is to be revised.

• 한국지역지리학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.71-85
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• 2012

결혼이주자는 외국인 근로자나 유학생보다 지역사회에 미치는 영향이 크고 그 영향은 결혼이주자들의 자녀로 인해 계속 증가하게 될 것이므로 중요한 지역연구 대상이다. 그러므로 본 연구는 결혼이주자들의 차별적인 거주지 형성을 가져오는 근본적인 원인을 알아보고자 한다. 외국인 근로자나 유학생의 경우 처음에는 주거지 선택과정이 외생적 비자발적으로 이루어졌을지라도 점차 이주의 시간이 흐름에 따라 자생적 자발적으로 거주지 선택하는 방향으로 변화하는 반면에, 결혼이주자들의 주거지 분리과정은 자발적인 선택이 거의 어려운 상황에서 이주할 뿐만 아니라 이주 후에도 주거지 변동 혹은 선택이 자유롭지 못한 것이 특징이다. 그러므로 결혼이주자들의 차별적 주거지 분리패턴에 영향을 주는 요인들을 지역사회가 선택한 결혼이주자들의 민족적 배경과 관련지어 설명하고자 한다. 국적별 결혼 이주자의 주거지 분포 경향과 분리정도를 고찰한 후 베트남계와 필리핀계 결혼이주여성의 분포패턴을 중심으로 그 민족적 배경과 집중 분포지역의 관계를 알아보고자 한다.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.479-504
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• 2008

한국이 다문화사회로 진입하는 과정에서 가장 주목되는 대상이 여성 결혼이민자들이다. 이들이 우리 사회에 안착하기 위해서는 다양한 지원이 필요하며, 이러한 지원과 관련하여 사회서비스 및 정보 접근성에 대한 연구가 긴요하다. 이 연구는 여성 결혼이민자들이 결혼생활과 한국사회 적응 과정에서 직면하는 문제는 무엇이며 이를 해결하기 위한 사회서비스와 정보를 어디에서 구하고 있는가에 초점을 맞추었다. 사회연결망분석 기법을 활용하여 결혼이민자들이 직면한 문제별 출신국가별, 거주지별로 사회서비스 및 정보의 접근성에서 그 실태와 차이를 분석하였고, 그 결과를 토대로 결혼이민자들의 사회서비스 및 정보 접근성과 이들을 위한 사회서비스를 향상시키기 위한 방안을 제시하였다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제12권11호
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• pp.575-583
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• 2014

본 연구는 여성결혼이민자의 우울에 영향을 미치는 요인에 관한 연구로서 우울을 측정하는 대표적 도구인 CES-D척도를 사용하여 여성결혼이민자의 우울점수의 수준을 알아보고, 우울에 영향을 미치는 다양한 요인을 인구사회학적 변인, 개인 내적 및 가족변인, 신체건강변인, 문화적응변인으로 나누어 검증하였다. 연구대상자는 서울, 경기 및 충청지역에 거주하는 여성결혼이민자 556명이었으며, 분석결과 CES-D척도의 우울절단점인 16점을 기준으로 할때 연구대상자의 47.1%가 우울집단에 속하는 것으로 나타났다. 위계적 회계분석 결과 인구사회학적 변인이 투입된 1단계 분석에서는 월평균가족수입(${\beta}=-.13$, p=.002)이 우울에 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며, 모든 변인이 투입된 최종 모델에서는 자아효능감(${\beta}=-13. $, p<.001), 가족관계(${\beta}=-.16$, p<.001), 한국문화적응(${\beta}=-.08$, p=.05), 문화적응 스트레스(${\beta}=.31$, p<.001), 그리고 신체적 불편증상(${\beta}=.18$, p<.001)이 우울에 미치는 영향력이 유의미하였으며, 우울의 37.1%를 설명하는 것으로 검증되었다. 이상의 연구결과에 기반을 두고 여성결혼이민자의 우울감 감소 및 정신건강 증진을 위한 사회적 지원방안에 관해 논의하였다.

• Yonsei Medical Journal
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• 제59권9호
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• pp.1072-1078
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• 2018

Purpose: The Korean society has moved rapidly toward becoming a multicultural society. This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis viruses and investigate hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypic diversity in female marriage immigrants. Materials and Methods: Screening program was conducted at support centers for multicultural families in 21 administrative districts in Korea between July 2011 and January 2017. A total of 963 female marriage immigrants were included in this study. Blood samples were tested for hepatitis viral markers and HBV genotype. Results: Subjects' median age was 33 years (20-40 years), and they originated from nine countries including Vietnam (n=422, 43.8%), China (n=311, 32.3%), the Philippines (n=85, 8.8%), Cambodia (n=58, 6.0%), and Japan (n=39, 4.0%). About 30% (n=288) of subjects required hepatitis A vaccination. HBsAg positive rate was 5.4% (n=52). Positive HBsAg results were the highest in subjects from Southeast Asia (6.6%, n=38). Anti-HBs positive rate was 60.4% (n=582). About 34% (n=329) of subjects who were negative for anti-HBs and HBsAg required HBV vaccinations. Genotypes B and C were found in 54.6% (n=12) and 45.4% (n=10) of the 22 subjects with HBV, in whom genotypes were tested. Eight (0.8%) subjects were positive for anti-HCV. Positive anti-HCV results were the highest in subjects from Central Asia (7.9%, n=3). Conclusion: Testing for hepatitis viral marker (hepatitis A virus IgG and HBsAg/anti-HBs) is needed for female marriage immigrants. Especially, HBV genotype B is different from genotype C of Koreans. Therefore, interest and attention to vaccination programs for female marriage immigrants are necessary for both clinicians and public health institutes.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.233-243
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• 2016

Purpose: This study aims to investigate and explain the influence of personal characteristics on female immigrants' perception and attitude towards the Korean food culture. Methods: Exploratory research was performed by conducting a self-administered survey. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit 289 participants to determine their level of information awareness, perception and familiarity with Korean food culture. Results: Female immigrants' mean FNS score was 3.70. FNS score decreased in women from Northeast Asia, women who received higher education, and in urban women. The level of information awareness of Korean Food culture was 3.47, which was above average. Women from Southeast Asia had a higher level of awareness about cooking methods and table setting. Females living in the countryside and those who had lived for more than 7 years in Korea had higher levels of information awareness than other groups. Women from Southeast Asia perceived that Korean food is spicy; on the other hand, women from Northeast Asia discerned that Korean food is pungent and is prepared scientifically. The neophilic group more positively recognized Korean foods based on taste and nutritional value than did the neophobic group. Subjects living in the countryside were more likely to evaluate nutritional value, scientific aspects and artistry higher. The research also found that the neophilic group and immigrants who had lived for more than 7 years in Korea were significantly correlated with the familiarity with Korean food culture. Conclusion: The findings provide an initial step towards developing a customized education program for female marriage immigrants to adapt and to become familiar with Korean food culture with a comprehensive understanding of personal traits for accepting a new food culture.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.765-778
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to investigate Japanese female marriage immigrants' dietary life and health-related characteristics after immigration to Korea. A survey was conducted with Japanese women married to Korean men and having one child or more aged 7 to 18 years old. Data were collected from 243 women during the summer of 2014. A total of 204 questionnaires were analyzed, after excluding 39 questionnaires with a high percentage of incomplete responses (84% analysis rate). Over 85% of respondents were the members of the Unification Church, and over 92% of respondents had stayed in Korea for longer than 10 years. Based on the overall mean score for dietary adaptation level (3.68 out of 5 points), respondents were classified into two groups: low dietary adaptation group (mean score 3.12) and high dietary adaptation group (mean score 4.19). The collected data were compared between the two groups. The high dietary adaptation group reported higher percentages of decreasing consumption in processed food, confectionary, and bread than the low dietary adaptation group after immigration to Korea. A higher percentage of respondents in the high dietary adaptation group perceived their health status as good and reported changes that led to a healthier dietary life after immigration to Korea compared with those in the low dietary adaptation group. In conclusion, Japanese female marriage immigrants well adapted to Korean dietary life tended to eat healthier and perceive health status better compared with those who were not well adapted. The results of this study could be useful for prospecting dietary life and health-related characteristics of immigrant women in the long term after immigration to Korea.