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KMID : 0603920140220010079
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Journal of Korean Academy of Occupational Therapy
2014 Volume.22 No. 1 p.79 ~ p.96
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Experience the Suffering of Front-line Soldiers : Applied to Parse’s Human Becoming Research Methodology
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Jang Jong-Sik
Song Byung-Nam
Cha Tae-Hyun
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Abstract
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Objective : This study aimed at discovering the structure of suffering experienced through the military life ofsoldiers on a front-line.
Methods : For this study, conversations with twelve soldiers who experienced military life at a front-line werecarried from March to May 2013. The data were collected up to a saturation point, at which the stories becomerepetitive regarding the suffering experienced by participants in a front-line, or when no more new contents werediscovered. Data collection and analysis were conducted in accordance with the procedure of Parse’s humanbecoming theory.
Results : As a result this research, the suffering of soldiers at a front-line were from severe cold, a loss of liberty,and worries about imminent attacks from North Korea. Over time, the suffering they experienced in their life andtheir social interactions became essential and remained pleasant memories.
Conclusion : Mental health therapists are placed in the military to work professionally with the psychological aspectsof the soldiers, and mental health was shown to positively affect adaption to military life, a reduction in suffering,and the prevention of suicides.
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KEYWORD
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Front-line, Mental health, Occupational therapist, Parse’s human becoming
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