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KMID : 1147820120010010046
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Journal of Naturopathy
2012 Volume.1 No. 1 p.46 ~ p.54
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A Study on the Recognition, Favority and Naturopathic Experiences of the Folksong Arirang
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You Myung-Ok
Lee Hyung-Hwan
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Abstract
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Arirang is an important song with a healing power and has been actually used in diverse ways for it. To use the song for the music therapy a field of natural therapy, this study surveyed the recognition of Arirang for 68 men and 224 women. The purpose of this study is to analyze the thought and the behavior of subjects when the folk song Arirang is extended to the music therapy. The survey items were their recognition of Arirang, preference and recognition of naturopathic power in Arirang. In the recognition of Arirang, about 70% of respondents had a good recognition; about 80% showed the preference for Arirang while 69% showed it for popular songs; and the preference of different Arirang types (Jeongseon, Milyang, Bon, Jindo) was fairly similar. In the question about the naturopathic experience of Arirang, most people answered that words of Arirang and its singing were pleasant, good for respiratory training, relaxing and depression treatment, promoting the vigorous and healthy life. With this result, Arirang song may well be nationally used for the natural healing to enhance the health of people.
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KEYWORD
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Arirang, music therapy, natural therapy, respiratory therapy, abdomen, stress
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