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KMID : 0379220220420020245
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2022 Volume.42 No. 2 p.245 ~ p.272
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Social Integration Concerning Social Adaptation of Middle and Old Aged North Korean Refugees in South Korea
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Kim Myeong-Hee
Shin Eun-Suh
Lim Jeong-Su
Kim Ji-Min
Chang Sung-Hyun
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Abstract
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This study aims to figure out the meaning of social integration by understanding the social adaptation experiences of middle and old aged North Korean refugees residing in South Korea. We conducted in-depth interviews with 12 North Korean refugees who entered the South Korea at least 50-year-old, and analyzed the collected data using Colaizzi’s phenomenological approach. The results were derived with 3 categories, which are , , and . Seven top-topics, and twenty-three sub-topics were also derived. Participants had a positive first impression of the South Korean society, whereas they faced double trouble as an old refugee, alongside economical, psychological, and socio-cultural difficulties. As time goes by, they started to adapt to South Korean society with their desperate effort and supports from their family, acquaintances, and public resources. Furthermore, they contributed to South Korean society by volunteering and donating being integrated into their new home. Beyond a settlement in South Korea, they are greatly looking forward to reunification of their families in the near future as well as praying for successful life of their children. Based on study results, social services and policies were suggested for enhancing their adaptations.
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KEYWORD
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Middle and old age, North Korean refugees, Phenomenology, Social adaptation, Social integration
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