Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Kyoung A Nam

5 Articles

Experience of Peer Support Work among People with Mental Illness in the Community: A Grounded Theory Approach: Myung Sun Hyun, Hyunlye Kim, Kyoung A Nam, Su Young Kim; J Korean Acad Nurs 2022;52(2):187-201. Published online April 30, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.21208

Purpose
This study discovered a substantive theory of the experience and process of peer support work among people with mental illness.
Methods
The participants were members of community-based mental health facilities and had been working as peer supporters for more than six months. The data were collected through in-depth interviews with twelve participants and analyzed using Corbin and Strauss’s grounded theory approach.
Results
The core category was “becoming a healer going with patients in the journey of recovery,” and the core phenomenon was “identity confusion as a peer supporter.” The causal conditions were “starting peer support work without certainty” and “standing at the boundary between the therapist and patient.” The intervening conditions were “willingness to become a successful peer supporter,” “feeling a sense of homogeneity with the patient,” “accepting the mental illness,” and “support from people around.” The action and interaction strategies were “letting go of greed,” “being open about oneself,” “developing professional skills,” “maintaining wellness in the body and mind,” and “being with the patient.” The consequences were “becoming a useful person,” “changing attitude toward life,” “expansion of the sense of self-existence,” “recovering from mental illness,” and “discovering a role as peer supporter.” Finally, the substantive theory of “becoming a healer going with patients in the journey of recovery” was derived.
Conclusion
This study provides a holistic understanding of peer support work and the implications of interventions to help people with mental illness in a person-centered recovery process.

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Recovery Identity Formation among Peer Supporters: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis
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Job Retention Process among Working People with Mental Illness: A Grounded Theory Approach: Myung Sun Hyun, Kyoung A Nam, Hyunlye Kim, Su Young Kim; J Korean Acad Nurs 2021;51(3):320-333. Published online June 30, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.21016

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The study was conducted to explore the experiences of job retention among working people with mental illness.
Methods
The participants were members with mental illness at the S Community Mental Health Center in Gyeonggi Province and who had been working for more than six months. The data were collected through in-depth interviews with 11 participants between June 27 and August 20, 2018. The data were analyzed through Corbin and Strauss’s grounded theory method.
Results
The core category was struggling to take root in the community as a productive member. The core phenomenon was the desire to be a productive person, and the causal condition was the willingness to change for a purposeful life. The action and interaction strategies included maintaining regular living patterns, maintaining medication, developing one’s tips for self-management, and self-approval. The intervening conditions were difficulties in forming social relationships, presence of symptoms, social resources, and acceptance of one’s mental illness. The consequences were restoration of family relationships, healthy pleasure through work, social inclusion, development of self-worth, and transition to an independent person.
Conclusion
Working people with mental illness are struggling to take root in the community as a productive member. This study suggests that a holistic understanding of the job retention experience among people with mental illness is required. The findings will provide the basis for developing interventions that can improve job retention among working people with mental illness.

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The Lived Experience of Stigma among Mentally Ill Persons: Myung Sun Hyun, Young Hee Kim, Hee Sun Kang, Kyoung A Nam; J Korean Acad Nurs 2012;42(2):226-235. Published online April 30, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.2.226

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore the subjective experiences of stigma among mentally ill persons.

Methods

Phenomenological methodology was used for the study. Participants were twelve people with mental illness enrolled at the S community mental health center in GyeongGi-Do. Data were collected via in-depth interviews from August 30 to October 1, 2010 and analyzed using Colaizzi's framework.

Results

Four themes and sixteen formulated meanings were identified for the stigma experiences of participants with mental illness. The four themes were 'Incapable of struggling against unfair treatment', 'Living as an outsider', 'Being constrained by oneself', 'Being in suspense over disclosure of oneself'.

Conclusion

The results from this study underscore the need for an educational and awareness programs to reduce public stigma among the general population and self-stigma among people with mental illness. In addition, efforts are also needed to prioritize mental illness stigma as a major public health issue at the government and community level.

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Relationship between Competency to Consent to Treatment and Psychological Well-Being: Mediating Effect of Empowerment and Emotion
Yeun-Joo Hur, Joon-Ho Park, MinKyu Rhee
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(15): 8170. CrossRef
Effects of an empowerment program for community-dwelling people with mental illness in South Korea
Myung-Sun Hyun, Hyunlye Kim, Kyoung A Nam
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care.2019; 55(1): 15. CrossRef
The areas of life dissatisfaction and their relationships to depression at different life stages: findings from a nationally representative survey
Jihyung Hong
Psychology, Health & Medicine.2019; 24(3): 305. CrossRef
Association Between Community Contextual Factors and Stigma of Mental Illness in South Korea: a Multilevel Analysis
So-Young Min, Yin-Ling Irene Wong
Psychiatric Quarterly.2017; 88(4): 853. CrossRef
Use of a smartphone application to screen for depression and suicide in South Korea
Seung-Ho Jang, Young Sup Woo, Jeong-Wan Hong, Bo-Hyun Yoon, Tae-Yeon Hwang, Moon-Doo Kim, Sang-Yeol Lee, Won-Myong Bahk
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Overcoming Internalized Stigma in Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities
Mi Young Kim, Seong Sook Jun, Eun Kyung Byun
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.2017; 26(3): 238. CrossRef
Perspectives of elementary school educators in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the US on disability, stigmatization and children's developing self Part 1: Defining the problem in cultural context
Wendy Haight, Misa Kayama, May-Lee (Mary) Ku, Minhae Cho, Hee Yun Lee
Children and Youth Services Review.2016; 70: 214. CrossRef
The Influence of Career-barrier of the disabled upon dysfunctional Career-thought
Gun-Hui Kim, Jong-Kun Yun
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Finite element analysis on the connection types of abutment and fixture
Byeong-Hyeon Jung, Gyeong-Je Lee, Dong-Wan Kang
The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics.2012; 50(2): 119. CrossRef
A 3-dimensional finite element analysis of tapered internal connection implant system (Avana SS III®) on different abutment connections
Hye-Sung Lee, Myung-Rae Kim, Ji-Man Park, Sun-Jong Kim
The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics.2010; 48(3): 181. CrossRef

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The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Anger Management Program on Self-consciousness and Anger in Korean Military Man: Myung Sun Hyun, Kyoung A Nam, Hee Sun Kang; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2006;36(6):1076-1084. Published online March 28, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2006.36.6.1076

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a cognitive behavioral anger management intervention in order to increase self-consciousness and decrease anger among Korean military men.

Methods

A quasi-experimental design was used for this study. Ninety two soldiers were screened for unhealthy anger expression using a questionnaire. Among them, 26 soldiers who showed unhealthy anger expression were selected for this study. They were matched by rank and assigned to either a treatment or control group. The treatment group received the intervention three consecutive times, once a week and for 120 minutes per session. Participants were assessed before and after the intervention for anger (the State-Trait Anger Scale) and self-consciousness (Self-consciousness Scale). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, χ²-test, Mann-Whitney test, and Wilcox on signed rank test.

Results

There was no statistically significant decrease in anger or increase in self-consciousness between the two groups following treatment. However, there was a significant increase in private self-consciousness in the treatment group after the intervention(p=.006).

Conclusion

The cognitive behavioral anger management program improves private self-consciousness in soldiers. However, Additional research is needed to explore whether long-term intervention is more effective for anger control in the military setting. The findings from this study suggest that more attention should be given to mental health care for Korean soldiers.

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The Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Depression, Anger, and Self-Control for Korean Soldiers
Myung-Sun Hyun, Hyang-In C. Chung, Jennie C. De Gagne, Hee Sun Kang
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services.2014; 52(2): 22. CrossRef
Effectiveness of the Military Mental Health Promotion Program
Chung Hee Woo, Sun Ah Kim
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2014; 44(6): 717. CrossRef

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Characteristics and Mental Health of Battered Women in Shelters: Sunah Kim, SoyaJa Kim, Kyoung A Nam, Jung Hwa Park, Hyun Hwa Lee; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2003;33(7):981-989. Published online March 28, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2003.33.7.981

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Purpose

The purposes of this descriptive study were to: (a) describe the identifiable characteristics of the population of battered women; (b) examine mental health aspects by means of measuring level of anxiety, self-esteem, and depression.

Method

A convenience sample of 96 battered women was recruited from women who were admitted to a shelter.

Result & Conclusion

Data from this study supported the assertion that many battered women were exposed to severe physical abusive situations. Also the major finding was that the levels of anxiety and depression were high and the level of self-esteem was low in battered women living in shelters.

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Beliefs and Attitudes toward Intimate Partner Violence and Depression in Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Dwelling in the Community
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