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KMID : 0869520190250010069
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Journal of East-West Nirsing Research
2019 Volume.25 No. 1 p.69 ~ p.80
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Life of Homosexuals in Korea
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Kim Hyun-Ji
Jang Mi-Young
Kim Jung-Ho
Song Ji-Hyun
Kim Ran
Hong Hyon-Joo
Shin Sung-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the nature of life among homosexuals in Korea.
Method: Phenomenological methodology was used for the study. From February 2015 to January 2016, data were collected from 8 homosexuals through in-depth interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi’s framework.
Result: Five theme clusters and fourteen themes were identified for the life experiences of homosexuals. The five theme clusters were ‘alien in an intolerant society’, ‘a fateful gender that can't be denied’, ‘process of coming out’, ‘endure as a homosexual’, and ‘future perspectives where expectation and anxiety coexist’.
Conclusion: This study provides deep insight into the experience of homosexuals's lives in changing society and culture of Korea. Nursing practices should be improved for supportive attitudes.
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KEYWORD
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Homosexuality, Life experience, Qualitative research
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