Promoting positive adaptation of Korean adolescents exposed to violence: Examining a mediation effect of resiliency

• Published in: KEDI journal of educational policy pp. 3 - 17
• Main Authors: 최수미, Donna Gibson, 김동길
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 한국교육개발원 01.01.2013
• Subjects: 교육학
• ISSN: 1739-4341
• DOI: 10.22804/kjep.2013.10.1.001

This study investigates the influences of the variables related to adaptation of violence to which Korean Adolescents are exposed. It provides some implications related to practical applications and educational policy to help them adapt well in spite of exposure to violence. A total of 4,600 subjects were included to test the hypothesized structural model. The findings show that resiliency as a personal strength and environmental protective factors may have important roles to play in the positive adaptation of adolescents exposed to violence. Environmental protective factors facilitate and develop growth possibilities for adolescents. Additionally, the mediation process between environmental factors and resiliency may provide guidance for the development of effective therapeutic methods for violence-exposed adolescents KCI Citation Count: 0