다문화가정 서포터즈로 활동하는 결혼이주여성들의 임파워먼트 경험에 관한 현상학적 연구

초록

In this study, we explored in-depth the empowerment experiences of marriage immigrant women who are working as multicultural family supporters. For data collection, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 5 marriage immigrant women who are currently working as multicultural family supporters, and analyzed the interview data using Giorgi’s phenomenological research procedure. As a result of data analysis, 52 subcomponents, 11 components, and ultimately 3 themes were identified. Participants experienced personal empowerment by recognizing their own worth and achieving inner growth through their activities as multicultural family supporters. In interpersonal relationships, they experienced empowerment by maintaining their own agency and cooperating with others in equal relationships. Furthermore, they showed a high level of empowerment in the local community, actively helping neighbors who needed assistance and becoming more responsible for the community through their activities as supporters. This study demonstrates the need to revise existing stereotypes and prejudices that view marriage immigrant women as passive recipients of care by shedding light on their lives as active agents who design their own voluntary and self-directed lives, exercise positive influence on others, and increase their own empowerment through their work as supporters.

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