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KMID : 1159120190260040061
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Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Psychology
2019 Volume.26 No. 4 p.61 ~ p.76
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A Phenomenological Study of the Adjustment Process of Returned Korean Missionary Children
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Kim Hye-Jeong
Lee Soo-Kyoung
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Abstract
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This study was an in-depth exploration of the psychological experiences, spiritual changes, culture, primary relationships, and identity of seven missionary children after their return to Korea in adolescence. Semi-structured interview data and drawings were analyzed using the phenomenological method. Participants' images of God, primarily influenced by parents in early childhood underwent changes depending on their personal relationship with God. Relationships with parents became more liberal and independent. Peer relationships were a primary issue in adjustment, with the quality of peer relationships affecting participants' self-concept and personality development. Prideful but superficial self-concepts of having lived as local spiritual leaders went through rearrangement during adjustment. While children appreciated convenience and ordinary life in Korea, they had developed some negative views of the country. This study examined, in depth, the subjective experiences of returning missionary children, which has implications for the development of education to support adjustment.
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KEYWORD
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Missionary Kids, parents relationship, relationship with God, peer relationship, self-identity
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