Sun Kyung Kang
Biographic Data
| ID | 4412647 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sun Kyung Kang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sun Kyung |
| FAMILY NAME | Kang |
| SIGNATURE | KANG S K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sogang University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7181-8633 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Phenomenological study on the relapse of females with alcohol dependence experiences in South Korea
Study of the Emergence Process of Suicidal Ideation Among People with Alcohol Use Disorder in South Korea
The process of losing meaning in life among alcoholics
This study explores the process of alcoholics losing their meaning in life. We collected memoirs about alcohol addiction published by A.A. Korea and selected 37 cases clarifying the addiction and loss-of-hope processes. Data were analysed using qualitative case-study methods to identify each stage of alcoholism. The process of losing meaning in life was divided into seven stages: 1. Drinking; 2. Dependence; 3. Problems; 4. Psychological pain; 5. …
A Study on the Relationship between Internet Overdependence and Anger Response among Young Adults during Covid-19 Pandemic
The aim of this study is to examine how Internet dependence affects anger responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owing to social distancing policies, Internet dependence has intensified, and the prevalence of anger has significantly increased. To understand this phenomenon and draw some implications, the "frustration-aggression hypothesis" was utilized for the theoretical framework and anger response was categorized into functional and dysfuncti…
A case study on the Recovery Experiences of Problematic Online Gamblers
This study analysed the recovery experiences of problematic online gamblers in South Korea using the case analysis method proposed by Padgett (1998). Ten cases participated in this study. Analysis revealed four types of difficulties in recovery from problematic gambling (prevalent conditions of online gambling, the dilemma of access blocking, anonymity’s role in enabling secret relapses, and constant temptation from betting companies) and four ty…
A Life Experience Study on the Recovery of Alcohol Dependent Homeless Individuals in Korea
This phenomenological study examined the reasons why the participants became alcohol dependent and homeless, what kind of life they lived, and what triggered them to make efforts toward alcohol abstinence and exiting homelessness. Data were collected from one-on-one in-depth interviews with six individuals who recovered from alcohol and homelessness. The data analysis resulted in 98 semantic units, 13 revealed themes, and 4 essential themes of “B…
A qualitative case study of a Korean former addict’s existential self‐interpretation and identity transformation
This study explored the case of a former addict, focusing on his existential self‐interpretation and identity transformation process. This study began from the question of whether philosophical processes related to existential self‐interpretation could lead to the formation of the concept of bottoming out and of identity transformation. To answer this question, the study analyzed the case of a male in his mid‐forties who was addicted to drugs for…
A Study of the Development of Alcohol Use Disorder in Muslim Immigrant Workers in Korea
This study examines the process by which Muslim immigrant workers, prohibited by their religion from drinking, develop alcohol use disorder when working in Korea. Participants were seven male immigrant workers who have lived in Korea for 6–10 years and all experienced a change in immigrant status, shifting from registered to unregistered. Utilizing grounded theory devised by Strauss and Corbin, 87 concepts, 24 subcategories, and 10 categories wer…
A phenomenological case study on immigrant workers' gambling addiction in Korea
This study explores the experiences that have led some of Korea's immigrant workers into gambling addiction and examines possible social welfare services that could support treatment. Immigrant workers' gambling experience as aliens in Korea was analyzed through the methodology of a phenomenological case study. The participants, who voluntarily consented to the study, were five immigrant workers addicted to gambling. Data were collected through o…
A Qualitative Case Study on Recovery and Personal Growth in Korean Drug Addicts
In recent years, crimes related to drug smuggling and production have gradually increased in Korea. This qualitative case study explores the experiences of Koreans recovering from drug addiction and identifies specific details and mechanisms of recovery. For this purpose, participants were selected based on criteria such as engaging in social activities after recovery from addiction for 3 years or more. Next, one-on-one in-depth interviews were c…
Reflections on the recovery paradigm using religion/spirituality for Korean elderly adults
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of religion/spirituality in promoting successful adjustment to stressful life experiences that may be associated with ageing, and the role of these factors in the recovery paradigm to reduce depression and to increase well-being. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 217 senior citizens who consented to participate. After controlling for demographic variables, lower depression scores were recorde…
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Koreans with Mental Illness
This qualitative phenomenological study explores the meaning of lived experiences for individuals with mental illness in the context of a clubhouse in Korea. In-depth semistructured interviews with 9 clubhouse members were conducted to examine the interactive aspects of clubhouse members and the rehabilitative clubhouse environments. Three major themes from the lived experiences emerged: entering a haven, living in a haven, and having a haven-lik…
A Study of Battered Women’s Purpose of Life and Resilience in South Korea
The principal objective of this study is to determine whether battered women’s purpose of life (meaning/value) affects resilience (self-efficacy/communication efficiency/optimism). This purpose is meaningful in that it may help provide battered women with a new perspective of a changeable life, away from the negative perspectives frequently associated with domestic violence sufferers. The subjects of this study were 110 battered women staying at …
The process of losing meaning in life among alcoholics
This study explores the process of alcoholics losing their meaning in life. We collected memoirs about alcohol addiction published by A.A. Korea and selected 37 cases clarifying the addiction and loss-of-hope processes. Data were analysed using qualitative case-study methods to identify each stage of alcoholism. The process of losing meaning in life was divided into seven stages: 1. Drinking; 2. Dependence; 3. Problems; 4. Psychological pain; 5. …
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Koreans with Mental Illness
This qualitative phenomenological study explores the meaning of lived experiences for individuals with mental illness in the context of a clubhouse in Korea. In-depth semistructured interviews with 9 clubhouse members were conducted to examine the interactive aspects of clubhouse members and the rehabilitative clubhouse environments. Three major themes from the lived experiences emerged: entering a haven, living in a haven, and having a haven-lik…
A Study of Battered Women’s Purpose of Life and Resilience in South Korea
The principal objective of this study is to determine whether battered women’s purpose of life (meaning/value) affects resilience (self-efficacy/communication efficiency/optimism). This purpose is meaningful in that it may help provide battered women with a new perspective of a changeable life, away from the negative perspectives frequently associated with domestic violence sufferers. The subjects of this study were 110 battered women staying at …
A Study of Battered Women’s Purpose of Life and Resilience in South Korea
The principal objective of this study is to determine whether battered women’s purpose of life (meaning/value) affects resilience (self-efficacy/communication efficiency/optimism). This purpose is meaningful in that it may help provide battered women with a new perspective of a changeable life, away from the negative perspectives frequently associated with domestic violence sufferers. The subjects of this study were 110 battered women staying at …
Reflections on the recovery paradigm using religion/spirituality for Korean elderly adults
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of religion/spirituality in promoting successful adjustment to stressful life experiences that may be associated with ageing, and the role of these factors in the recovery paradigm to reduce depression and to increase well-being. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 217 senior citizens who consented to participate. After controlling for demographic variables, lower depression scores were recorde…
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Koreans with Mental Illness
This qualitative phenomenological study explores the meaning of lived experiences for individuals with mental illness in the context of a clubhouse in Korea. In-depth semistructured interviews with 9 clubhouse members were conducted to examine the interactive aspects of clubhouse members and the rehabilitative clubhouse environments. Three major themes from the lived experiences emerged: entering a haven, living in a haven, and having a haven-lik…
A Qualitative Case Study on Recovery and Personal Growth in Korean Drug Addicts
In recent years, crimes related to drug smuggling and production have gradually increased in Korea. This qualitative case study explores the experiences of Koreans recovering from drug addiction and identifies specific details and mechanisms of recovery. For this purpose, participants were selected based on criteria such as engaging in social activities after recovery from addiction for 3 years or more. Next, one-on-one in-depth interviews were c…
A phenomenological case study on immigrant workers' gambling addiction in Korea
This study explores the experiences that have led some of Korea's immigrant workers into gambling addiction and examines possible social welfare services that could support treatment. Immigrant workers' gambling experience as aliens in Korea was analyzed through the methodology of a phenomenological case study. The participants, who voluntarily consented to the study, were five immigrant workers addicted to gambling. Data were collected through o…
A qualitative case study of a Korean former addict’s existential self‐interpretation and identity transformation
This study explored the case of a former addict, focusing on his existential self‐interpretation and identity transformation process. This study began from the question of whether philosophical processes related to existential self‐interpretation could lead to the formation of the concept of bottoming out and of identity transformation. To answer this question, the study analyzed the case of a male in his mid‐forties who was addicted to drugs for…
A Study of the Development of Alcohol Use Disorder in Muslim Immigrant Workers in Korea
This study examines the process by which Muslim immigrant workers, prohibited by their religion from drinking, develop alcohol use disorder when working in Korea. Participants were seven male immigrant workers who have lived in Korea for 6–10 years and all experienced a change in immigrant status, shifting from registered to unregistered. Utilizing grounded theory devised by Strauss and Corbin, 87 concepts, 24 subcategories, and 10 categories wer…
A Life Experience Study on the Recovery of Alcohol Dependent Homeless Individuals in Korea
This phenomenological study examined the reasons why the participants became alcohol dependent and homeless, what kind of life they lived, and what triggered them to make efforts toward alcohol abstinence and exiting homelessness. Data were collected from one-on-one in-depth interviews with six individuals who recovered from alcohol and homelessness. The data analysis resulted in 98 semantic units, 13 revealed themes, and 4 essential themes of “B…
A Study on the Relationship between Internet Overdependence and Anger Response among Young Adults during Covid-19 Pandemic
The aim of this study is to examine how Internet dependence affects anger responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owing to social distancing policies, Internet dependence has intensified, and the prevalence of anger has significantly increased. To understand this phenomenon and draw some implications, the "frustration-aggression hypothesis" was utilized for the theoretical framework and anger response was categorized into functional and dysfuncti…
A case study on the Recovery Experiences of Problematic Online Gamblers
This study analysed the recovery experiences of problematic online gamblers in South Korea using the case analysis method proposed by Padgett (1998). Ten cases participated in this study. Analysis revealed four types of difficulties in recovery from problematic gambling (prevalent conditions of online gambling, the dilemma of access blocking, anonymity’s role in enabling secret relapses, and constant temptation from betting companies) and four ty…
The process of losing meaning in life among alcoholics
This study explores the process of alcoholics losing their meaning in life. We collected memoirs about alcohol addiction published by A.A. Korea and selected 37 cases clarifying the addiction and loss-of-hope processes. Data were analysed using qualitative case-study methods to identify each stage of alcoholism. The process of losing meaning in life was divided into seven stages: 1. Drinking; 2. Dependence; 3. Problems; 4. Psychological pain; 5. …
Phenomenological study on the relapse of females with alcohol dependence experiences in South Korea
Study of the Emergence Process of Suicidal Ideation Among People with Alcohol Use Disorder in South Korea
Psychology (13 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (6 works) · Psychotherapist (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works)