Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development
Volume 25, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 157-169

An intervention strategy for improving social adaptation among female North Korean refugees (Article)

Kim H.J.* , Atteraya M.S.
  • a Bangmok College of General Education, Myongji University, 116 Myongji-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, 449-728, South Korea
  • b Department of Social Welfare, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeoldaero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, 704-701, South Korea

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of TSL (Thank you, Sorry, Love) family therapy on social adaptation and health among female North Korean refugees in South Korean society. A quasi-experimental design was used to test the programme's effects as measured by changes in female North Korean refugees' scores on a test of social adaptation and in SDNN (Standard Deviation of heart rate Normal-to-Normals) scores. Results suggest that the programme intervention for the treatment group caused a significant increase in social adaptation, relative to a comparison group. Health improvements were also observed as changes in SDNN scores were significant. © 2015 Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Author Keywords

Social adaptation family therapy Women's health Family relationships female North Korean refugee

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84946545032&doi=10.1080%2f02185385.2015.1068703&partnerID=40&md5=100f224bd13df4be752e52548e42a434
DOI: 10.1080/02185385.2015.1068703
ISSN: 02185385
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English