자립준비청년에 관한 국내의 연구동향 분석

초록

This study was conducted to analyze research trends on care leaving youth in Korea and to identify future research agendas. A total of 152 academic articles were selected, and content analysis and keyword network analysis were conducted. The content analysis revealed biases in publication years, research topics, and methodologies. In the keyword network analysis, independent living support services, economy, and child welfare facilities were identified as core keywords. Four sub-networks were classified: risk factors and crises (G1), protection and intervention (G2), independent living capacity and social resources (G3), and support services and aftercare (G4). Social stigma was identified as a structural gap keyword and shown to function as a bridge connecting diverse themes. These findings indicated that diversification of research topics and methodologies is required and perspectives expanded beyond child welfare toward continuous support across the life course. It was further suggested that the mediating role of psychological and emotional factors, as well as the effects of social stigma and strategies for alleviation, be examined in future studies. The significance of this study is that it provided directions for developing research on care leaving youth and offered basic resources on policy and practice.

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