[학술논문] Qualitative study on the changes in mental health perceptions among female North Korean defectors in South Korea

North Korean defectors are known to experience psychological distress due to social factors. We investigated how female North Korean (NK) defectors’ perceptions of mental health problems have changed in North Korea, intermediate countries, and South Korea. Eight female North Korean defectors were interviewed in 2020. A quantitative content analysis was utilized to analyze the interview results...

[학술논문] Qualitative study on the changes in psychological distress among female North Korean defectors in South Korea

...identified. Female North Korean defectors were found to experience a feeling of helplessness in North Korea and intermediate countries and felt frustrated as encountering the harsh reality in South Korea, but they found peace of mind, positive power, and faith in them. The results suggest that anxiety and stress may remain even after resettling in South Korea, but female NK detectors find hope for...