Clinical psychology and mental health in South Korea

Barcus, Robert A.

doi:10.1037/e578812009-012

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“…This second theme describes the caregivers' changed concept of mental illness, which was different from their original Korean concept. "Crazy disease" (Barcus, 1982) and emotional illness or psychiatric problems were seen by Koreans only in terms of psychotic illness (Donnelly, 1992). In the process of caring for their mentally ill grown children, participants recognized that mental illness is incurable and that their children were unable to function in the society without supervision.…”

Section: Theme 2: Battling the Disease Of Incompetencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Eventually, caregivers realized that although their children's schizophrenic symptoms of acute psychosis had been stabilized by psychotropic medication, their illnesses were incurable, and many negative symptoms remained (Harrison, 1998). Therefore, the Korean concept of mental illness as a crazy disease (Barcus, 1982) was replaced by the participants' conception of mental illness as a disease of incompetence, based on their experiences.…”

Section: Theme 2: Battling the Disease Of Incompetencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Korean American Family Experiences of Caregiving for their Mentally Ill Adult Children: An Interpretive Inquiry

Donnelly¹

2001

J Transcult Nurs

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The purpose of this cross-cultural qualitative study is to describe and interpret the Korean American families' (KAFs') caregiving experiences for their mentally ill grown children. Seven KAF caregivers were purposefully sampled. In-depth audiotaped interviews were conducted in Korean, and Korean metaphors, images, and dreams were translated into English. This allowed for a rich explication of this study's complex caregiving phenomena. Five major themes were identified: (a) realization of children's illness, (b) battling the disease of incompetence, (c) poignant processes of caregiving, (d) suffering as a way of life, and (e) journey toward spirituality. In conclusion, incorporating transcultural nursing into core nursing curricula, recognizing the spiritual dimensions of care in nursing, and establishing culturally congruent community-based day treatment modalities and programs integrating other cultures are recommended.

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Section: Theme 2: Battling the Disease Of Incompetencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Theme 2: Battling the Disease Of Incompetencementioning

confidence: 99%