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Purpose: This study aimed to explore the meaning of the process of occupational identity formation among adults discharged from childcare facilities through their personal experiences. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with nine participants selected through purposive sampling, and the collected data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results: Eight major themes and 29 subthemes were identified through an in-depth analysis of meaningful statements from the participants. The themes were “Admission Linked to Institutional Care Following Separation from Parents”, “Perpetual Self-Questioning: Who Am I?”, “Unprepared Career Choices Made Out of Necessity”, “A Journey of Building Occupational Identity Through Feasible Options”, “Influence of Unpredictable Environments”, “Expanding the Spectrum of Life Through the Driving Force of Occupational Engagement”, “Achieving Continuity in a Fragmented Life Through Occupation” and “Dynamically Developing Occupational Identity”. Participants entered adulthood with vulnerable inner selves and viewed their circumstances through a framework of defects and deficiencies. The participants presented themselves as questioners of their own identity, prioritizing housing and financial issues upon discharge. They chose their career paths within the limited constraints of prioritizing housing and financial security upon discharge. They faced challenges in their professional journeys due to a lack of diverse coping skills, confidence, and family life experiences. They also experienced the prejudice and discrimination that they experienced as children resurfacing in the workplace. After experiencing financial stability, they transitioned to careers based on their life goals and aspirations, forming occupational identities. The driving forces behind career success were as follows: (1) grit through perseverance and hard work, (2) personal networks and social support, and (3) a willingness to solve problems and altruism. Conclusion: For participants who faced the choice between entering and leaving care facilities without a true sense of choice, work became a starting point for self-directed living and a means of integrating the meaning and purpose of their childhood experiences. This study is significant because it illuminates the resources and capacities of those leaving care facilities, provides a concrete case of how their occupational identity develops over time, and explores the alignment between work and life purpose. However, given the limited sample size, further research with a broader sample is recommended.
1. 연구의 필요성
연 구 방 법
1. 연구설계
2. 연구참여자
3. 자료수집
4. 윤리적 고려
5. 자료분석
6. 연구의 엄밀성 확보
연 구 결 과
1. 부모와 분리되어 시설과 연결되는 입소
2. 끊임없이 스스로에게 던지는 질문: “나는 누구인가?”
3. 떠밀려서 할 수밖에 없는 준비 안 된 진로 선택
4. 실현 가능한 선택지를 통해 직업정체성을 구축해가는여정
5. 예측할 수 없는 환경의 영향
6. 직업수행의 원동력으로 삶의 스펙트럼을 넓혀 나감
7. 직업을 통해 분절된 삶의 연속성을 획득함
8. 역동적으로 발달해 가는 직업정체성
논 의
결 론 및 제 언
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