A qualitative case study of a Korean former addict’s existential self‐interpretation and identity transformation

This study explored the case of a former addict, focusing on his existential self‐interpretation and identity transformation process. This study began from the question of whether philosophical processes related to existential self‐interpretation could lead to the formation of the concept of bottoming out and of identity transformation. To answer this question, the study analyzed the case of a male in his mid‐forties who was addicted to drugs for approximately 30 years and has only recently maintained abstinence. The study used the phenomenological approach to determine the meaning drugs held for him in each stage, and what drug‐related identity he had in each stage. Further, this study identified the integrative implications of these meanings in terms of existential self‐interpretation and identity transformation. The four different identities the man identified for the four stages of his life were juvenile delinquent, gang member, half‐gangster, and breadwinner, and the associated meanings drugs had for him during each period were “glue,” “filthy,” “leeches,” and “abstinence,” respectively. Finally, this study elucidated the integration of these meanings through the hermeneutic circle, identified the social welfare implications of the findings, and developed educational recommendations.     

A phenomenological case study on immigrant workers' gambling addiction in Korea

This study explores the experiences that have led some of Korea's immigrant workers into gambling addiction and examines possible social welfare services that could support treatment. Immigrant workers' gambling experience as aliens in Korea was analyzed through the methodology of a phenomenological case study. The participants, who voluntarily consented to the study, were five immigrant workers addicted to gambling. Data were collected through one‐on‐one, in‐depth interviews over 6 months, starting in July 2018. The essential themes that emerged in the interviews were “changing strategies for survival,” “forgetting oneself without any sense of responsibility or shame,” “gambling as routine daily life,” “obsession with making a fortune in one go,” and “no home to return to.” Based on its results, this study makes suggestions for the prevention of gambling addiction in immigrant workers. Further, future research needs to be broadened to analyze nationwide cases of immigrant workers with more diverse demographic backgrounds.     

A Qualitative Case Study on Recovery and Personal Growth in Korean Drug Addicts

ABSTRACT

In recent years, crimes related to drug smuggling and production have gradually increased in Korea. This qualitative case study explores the experiences of Koreans recovering from drug addiction and identifies specific details and mechanisms of recovery. For this purpose, participants were selected based on criteria such as engaging in social activities after recovery from addiction for 3 years or more. Next, one-on-one in-depth interviews were conducted with five voluntarily consenting participants. Data were analyzed using the within-/cross-case analysis suggested by Creswell. Substantial personal growth took place in the recovery process for drug addicts. Nineteen themes were identified as manifestations of personal growth through within-case analysis. Four common themes were then derived through cross-case analysis. These four common themes were “reconnection with reality,” “embracing the essence of one's own existence,” “reconstructing oneself in social relations,” and “self-love.” The study's results suggest that a recovery program needs to be developed wherein the program not only enables drug addicts to reflect on their current existence but also allows them to develop their specific coping skills. Future research should be broadened to consider the social support mechanism and viewpoints of people including family and local community members in close contact with drug addicts.     

青少年网瘾的心理危机分析与社会矫正

社会转型时期弱势群体的社会心理问题日益凸显,其中,青少年网络社会问题已引起普遍关注.青少年成长过程中的社会心理环境、对青少年单一的评价系统、学业和就业的巨大压力、群体内部人际交往的不适应等,都是促使部分青少年沉迷网络不能自拔的重要原因.要使青少年从根源上戒除网络游戏成瘾,摆脱由此造成的心理危机,仅靠单纯的心理辅导、正面...     

学生网络伦理的热点问题研究

网络在给学生带来便利信息资源的同时,也带来很多严重的网络伦理问题。通过对小学、中学和大学学生网络伦理方面问题的调查,研究当前学生网络伦理的热点问题,分析问题成因并探求其解决对策,以规范学生的网络伦理道德行为,从而正确使用网络资源,促进网络健康发展。     

大学生网络成瘾心理特点分析及预防

近年来,随着网络技术的迅速发展,互联网已日益深入和便利了大学生的生活、学习。但同时部分大学生过度沉迷于网络导致网络成瘾的产生,网络成瘾对大学生的心理健康造成了严重影响,因此应充分了解大学生不同的网络成瘾心理特点和分析,从而进行有效的预防。     

从功能需求看西方社会学理论研究视角的转换

可以用功能取向为线索梳理西方社会学理论发展的历史脉络.西方社会学理论研究视角的转换是随时代的变迁而不断转向的,迄今为止,西方社会学理论发展大致可以分为萌芽、成熟、发展和放飞四个阶段.与时代接轨,与现实相连是社会学理论生存和发展的惟一条件.     

论大学生网瘾心理过程机理及心理行为矫治方法

大学生普遍具有四种主要网络心理需求,即网络求知心理需求、网络娱乐心理需求、网络交际心理需求和网络性心理需求。大学生与中学生网瘾心理过程机理大体相同,但也存在一定的特性差异。大学生网瘾是大学生心理需求异化而导致的恶性网络行为,其致瘾机理是一个从"异化"到"恶化"的过程。针对网瘾的心理过程机理,采取三种"心理—行为"方法——心理矫治法、行为干预法及行为规范法,能有效矫治大学生网瘾行为。     

参与体育运动是干预大学生网络成瘾的重要手段

"网络成瘾"严重危害着青少年的身心健康,日益受到社会各界的高度关注。通过调查大学生网络成瘾现状,分析网络成瘾症形成的内外原因;实施对部分研究对象进行体育教学内容手段、课余体育活动以及教师行为三个方面的干预,并对干预前后的四个指标进行对比分析,证明短期干预效果显著,建议进行长期干预以期取得更好效果。     

大学生网络成瘾心理特点分析及预防

近年来,随着网络技术的迅速发展,互联网已日益深入和便利了大学生的生活、学习。但同时部分大学生过度沉迷于网络导致网络成瘾的产生,网络成瘾对大学生的心理健康造成了严重影响,因此应充分了解大学生不同的网络成瘾心理特点和分析,从而进行有效的预防。