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Adaptation Experiences of Male Students in the Department of Nursing

간호학과 남학생들의 학과 적응 경험

  • 김성혁 (제주한라대학교 간호학부) ;
  • 김순영 (제주한라대학교 간호학부)
  • Received : 2016.07.04
  • Accepted : 2016.08.11
  • Published : 2016.08.31
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Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to provide the necessary information for educational intervention by discovering the components and factors related to the adaptation experience of male students in the department of nursing. The participants were seven male nursing students. Data were collected from in-depth interviews, and the results were analyzed by the Giorgi's phenomenological analysis method. The main components of adaptation experience of participants were summarized into four categories: 'hopes and expectations for the future careers,' 'conflicts and wandering under realistic issues,' 'compromise and emotion management,' and 'efforts for self-growth.' Causative, accelerative, and recursive characteristics were shown among these components. The adaptation process was structured in the temporal context. The results suggest that for amicable adaptation, internal controls, such as 'improving willpower,' 'inspiring solid career awareness,' and 'selecting adaptation strategy' were all critical. Moreover, the support of families, relatives, college seniors, and department professors were revealed as the factors that help in the adaptation experiences. Based on the results, further studies are required to identify the dropout rates by maladaptation of male nursing students, and analyze possible factors that contribute to dropout and maladaptation. In addition, it is necessary to construct various coping methods and practical support systems, as well as to develop appropriate educational programs.

본 연구는 간호학과에 재학 중인 남학생들을 대상으로 학과 적응 경험의 구성요소와 도움을 주는 요인을 밝혀냄으로써 지도적 중재에 필요한 자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 본 연구의 참여자는 간호학과에 재학 중인 남학생 7명이다. 심층면담을 통하여 수집된 자료는 Giorgi의 현상학적 분석 절차에 따라 분석하였다. 참여자의 학과 적응 경험의 핵심 구성요소는 '미래 진로에 대한 희망과 기대', '현실적 문제에 따른 갈등과 방황', '타협과 마음 다스림', '자기 성장을 위한 노력'으로 축약되었다. 이 구성요소들 간에는 인과적, 촉진적, 순환적 특성을 보여주었고, 학과 적응과정은 시간적 맥락에 따라 구조화 하고 있다. 이들이 원만한 학과 적응을 위해서는 자신의 의지력 강화, 확고한 진로의식 고취, 적응 전략의 채택 등 자신의 내적 통제가 중요하였으며, 가족과 친지, 선배 및 학과 교수의 지지가 학과 적응에 도움이 되는 요인으로 드러났다. 연구 결과를 토대로 제언하면, 간호학과 남학생들의 학과 생활 부적응으로 인한 탈락률을 파악하고 그 요인을 분석하는 후속연구가 필요하다. 또한 이들이 학과 생활 적응에 필요한 다양한 대처방식과 실천적 지지체계의 구축 및 지도 프로그램을 개발하여 적용하는 것이 필요하다.

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