남성 노숙인의 탈노숙을 위한 심리상담 경험에 대한 현상학적 연구

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Objectives This study aims to explore the psychological counseling experiences of homeless men to support their journey out of homelessness. Methods Data were collected through two in-depth interviews with eight homeless individuals, including both those under legal protection and those without it. The collected data were analyzed using Giorgi’s phenomenological research method, with both situational and general structural statements systematically presented Results The psychological counseling experiences of homeless individuals were categorized into four main themes: ‘counseling that facilitates transitioning out of homelessness,’ ‘challenges in counseling,’ ‘emotional experiences through life retrospection,’ and ‘personal transformation through counseling.’ Based on these findings, a four-stage psychological counseling process for supporting the transition out of homelessness was identified. Conclusions This study highlights the positive impact of psychological counseling on the self-reliance of homeless individuals by presenting specific counseling experiences and stages aimed at assisting their transition out of homelessness. The study also discusses its limitations and provides suggestions for future research.

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