Psychological experiences of Korean missionary "kids" (MKs): a qualitative inquiry

The present study is a qualitative investigation of the psychological experiences of children of Korean missionaries, through the eyes of Korean missionary kids (MKs) and missionary workers. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 11 MKs and MK workers, and data were analysed using the Consen...

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Auteurs: Kim, Paul Youngbin (Auteur) ; Cheon, Hee-Sun (Auteur) ; Hyun, Jung Hee (Auteur) ; Chang, Elizabeth S. (Auteur) ; Yoo, Hee Chong David (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Taylor & Francis 2016
Dans: Mental health, religion & culture
Année: 2016, Volume: 19, Numéro: 9, Pages: 1013-1027
Sujets non-standardisés:B Missionary kids
B Korean missionaries
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Résumé:The present study is a qualitative investigation of the psychological experiences of children of Korean missionaries, through the eyes of Korean missionary kids (MKs) and missionary workers. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 11 MKs and MK workers, and data were analysed using the Consensual Qualitative Research method. Several domains emerged: challenges associated with the MK experience, resiliency of MKs, intrapersonal and interpersonal coping skills, mental health concerns, religion and spirituality, a complex cultural identity, preparation for college transition, and hopes for MKs and their missionary parents. Categories corresponding to the domains are highlighted. The present study addresses a need for more attention paid to the non-American MK experience, and it presents some implications for the church and higher educational institutions.
ISSN:1469-9737
Contient:Enthalten in: Mental health, religion & culture
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2017.1310830