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배정이 ( Bae Jeong-Yee ) - 인제대학교 의과대학 간호학과
( Rosel L. Panuncio ) - 인제대학교 의과대학 간호학과
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Abstract
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Purpose: Many Koreans go abroad for work, study or permanent migration. As they adapt to their new environment, they can suffer from various health problems. This article aims to gain a greater understanding of the experiences of Korean immigrants in Canada. This study reports the findings of a grounded theory study.
Methods: In-depth unstructured interviews were conducted with 18 Korean immigrants in Vancouver. Data was audio-taped, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using constant comparative analysis.
Results: Six main categories emerged: motivation, confronting, suffering, efforts to adapt, assimilation, and conflict. A basic social process model of adaptation to life in Canada was developed reflecting the inter-relationships between these categories. Data extracts was presented to illustrate the grounding of the model in participants accounts.
Conclusion: Immigrants need empathetic support and cultural understanding; this study increases the understanding of the Korean immigrant population, which should help in the design of effective coping strategies that consider the particular characteristics and problems of immigrants.
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KeyWords
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Acculturation, Immigration, Life experiences, Quality of Life, Qualitative research
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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