Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of post-traumatic growth in breast cancer survivors by applying grounded theory methods. Methods: Participants were seven breast cancer survivors who had been diagnosed with stage I or higher breast cancer, had completed acute treatment, and were members of an internet self-help group for breast cancer survivors. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews from July 11, 2022 to May 4, 2023. The interview contents were transcribed and analyzed using Corbin and Strauss’s grounded theory method. A total of 18 sub-categories and 9 categories were identified through the open coding process. Results: As a result of axial coding based on the paradigm model, the central phenomenon of post-traumatic growth experiences of breast cancer survivors was revealed as ‘Finding true life after the pain of death’. The core category was identified as ‘Promise a life without regrets’, which consisted of a four-step process: reflection period, recovery period, transition period, achievement period. Breast cancer survivors experienced restoration of their inner selves, strengthening of positive thinking through the process of resetting their life values and goals, and pursuit a stable and satisfying life. Conclusion: To help breast cancer survivors grow after trauma, the importance of accepting changes in their bodies and maintaining a positive perspective was highlighted.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of helper nurses deployed in COVID-19 dedicated wards, seeking a deeper understanding of the significance inherent in their experiences. Methods: Sixteen nurses with over one month of experience working as helper nurses in dedicated COVID-19 wards were selected as participants. Individual interviews were conducted between July and August 2023 using a semistructured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the methods described by Elo and Kyngäs (2007). Results: The analysis revealed two categories comprising six themes derived from helper nurses’ experiences. These categories include “Confronting Professional Challenges” and “Growing as a More Professional Nurse”. Conclusion: Further studies are necessary to explore helper nurses’ experiences of infectious disease disaster situations. Nurses experience role conflicts, knowledge gaps, and burnout. Therefore, developing protocols for tasks and education is essential in highly uncertain situations and when new responsibilities arise. Establishing systematic support systems for stress reduction and enhancing social support among nurses is crucial. Therefore, additional research is required to understand the growth and impact of helper nurses.

Purpose: The study aim was to explore the meaning of male nursing students’ experiences in women’s health nursing practicum through photovoice and focus group interviews. Ways to improve the conditions and quality of practicum education for women’s health nurses were explored. Methods: The participants were eight senior male nursing students who had completed a women’s health nursing practicum. They captured topic-specific photos depicting their experiences in a women’s health nursing practicum through the photovoice method and conducted focus group interviews using the PHOTO strategy to explore the meanings behind the photos. The final data were analyzed using a content analysis. Results: The male nursing students’ experiences in the women’s health nursing practicum produced five themes: “The untraveled Way.”, “Role conflicts amid indifference.”, “Opportunities that never come.”, “Unable to overcome gender barrier.”, and “The time of perseverance and hope.”, These five themes were accompanied by 13 sub-themes. Conclusion: Though initially apprehensive, the study participants engaged in women’s health nursing practices with excitement and anticipation. Despite experiencing discrimination and role conflict due to gender differences, they discovered opportunities for growth through a simulation practicum. Anticipating personal development from their experiences, they desired a future in which male nurses would be recognized solely as nurses, without gender distinctions. Efforts are required to enhance awareness and organizational culture and prevent discrimination based on gender differences. Comprehensive endeavors are necessary for enhancing the quality of clinical practice education by developing and validating women’s health nursing practicum programs covering diverse topics.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the experiences of instructors who participated in and operated a parent education program utilizing the Juingong-gwan practice at the H Science Institute, and to understand the meaning and essence of this program. Methods: This study employed a qualitative content analysis. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with six instructors who participated in the parental education program at H Science Institute. Data were collected over three months from July to September 2023. Results: Seven main themes were identified from the instructors’ experiences in the parent education program at the H Science Institute. The main themes include “Participation with various motivations,” “The essense of parent education: team discussions,” “Feeling compassion and responsibility,” “Challenges in creating lectures,” “Realizing the possibility of mutual change,” “Growth and Transformation through instructor and helper roles,” and “Hope to spread awareness.” Conclusion: This study confirmed that the parent education program utilizing the Juingong-gwan practice at H Science Institute promotes positive changes for both parents and instructors. It also suggests the need for program development, including the use of online platforms, the introduction of step-by-step advanced courses, the provision of follow-up programs, and the expansion of programs that support both teachers and parents.

Purpose: This study explored teachers’ experiences of practicing character education focusing on Juingonggwanbeop in elementary schools. The goal was to provide universal Juingong-gwanbeop character education programs for schools. Methods: This study used one-on-one in-depth interviews to collect data from teachers working at different elementary schools regarding their character education experiences. The collected data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: 5 themes and 16 sub-themes were derived from the analysis. The five themes included “Starting Juingong-gwanbeop character education for various reasons”, “Feeling joy when seeing students changing through Juingong-gwanbeop character education”, “Difficulties in managing Juingong-gwanbeop character education”, “Development and dissemination of standardized Juingong-gwanbeop character education programs”. Conclusion: The findings showed that both students and teachers experienced positive changes and growth in their school lives through Juingong-gwanbeop character education. The participants expressed a strong desire to develop universal programs and materials for teachers who have not been exposed to Juingong-gwanbeop.