Perceptions, Preferences, and Satisfaction among Middle-Aged Women Participating in NCS-Based Floral Design Programs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22350438 |
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| Authors | Eun Ae Hong (0009-0002-7836-9716), Jong Hyuck Kim, Suk Young Yun (0000-0002-5862-0021) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 851-863 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of People, Plants, and Environment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2508-7673 • E-ISSN: 2508-7681 |
| Publisher | Korean Society for People, Plants, and Environment (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.11628/ksppe.2025.28.6.851 |
| OpenAlex | W7123809299 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
Background and objective: This study was conducted to examine changes in perceptions, job competency improvements, program preferences, and satisfaction among middle-aged women following their participation in National Competency Standards (NCS)-based flower design programs, who faced the dual challenges of re-employment and the recovery of self-identity amid the constraints of career interruption.Methods: An online survey was administered to middle-aged women (aged 40-65) who had participated in NCS-based floristry programs offered by lifelong education and vocational training institutions in the Seoul metropolitan area between June 30 and July 27, 2025. The questionnaire comprised 30 items rated on a five-point Likert scale and covered awareness of the NCS, job performance competency, program perception, component preferences, and satisfaction. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with three selected participants to provide qualitative insights that complemented the quantitative data.Results: Survey results indicated that although overall awareness of the NCS reached 52.2%, understanding of specific elements—such as learning modules (42.6%), competency units (39.8%), and the level system (37.5%)—remained relatively low. Job performance competencies were highest in material preparation (89.2%) but comparatively lower in creative design areas (70-79%). Perceptions of NCS-based floristry programs were strongly positive, with high agreement regarding job suitability for middle-aged women (94.0%), enhancement of professional competency (94.0%), increased employment opportunities (93.6%), and psychological stability (97.0%). Participants who held relevant certificates reported significantly more positive responses across all items (p
Apprenticeship · Job satisfaction · Lifelong learning · Likert scale · Metropolitan area · Perception · Vocational education · Educational Research and Pedagogy · Korean Urban and Social Studies · Urban Green Space and Health
| Highly cited | No |
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