An intervention strategy for improving social adaptation among female North Korean refugees |
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Authors: | Hee Jin Kim Madhu Sudhan Atteraya |
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Institution: | 1. Bangmok College of General Education, Myongji University, 116 Myongji-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Republic of Korea, 449-728kjoie@mju.ac.kr;3. Department of Social Welfare, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea, 704-701 |
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Abstract: | This study investigated the effect of TSL (Thank you, Sorry, Love) family therapy on social adaptation and health among female North Korean refugees in South Korean society. A quasi-experimental design was used to test the programme's effects as measured by changes in female North Korean refugees' scores on a test of social adaptation and in SDNN (Standard Deviation of heart rate Normal-to-Normals) scores. Results suggest that the programme intervention for the treatment group caused a significant increase in social adaptation, relative to a comparison group. Health improvements were also observed as changes in SDNN scores were significant. |
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Keywords: | female North Korean refugee social adaptation women's health family relationships family therapy |
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